SIDEBAR #32 - Arias/Alexander forum

[Bernina]

LJ Wolf™ ‏@_LJWolf_ 9m9 minutes ago
From the courtroom: @william_pitts In court audience with @michaelbkiefer and @BethKaras for the hearing so far. @12News #JodiArias

Troy Hayden ‏@troyhaydenfox10 39s39 seconds ago
Tape of #JodiArias hearing today on media access will be available to be broadcast tonight. Depending on length we hope to have it @5 and 6p

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 45s46 seconds ago
I think the court may be on to something. Hold hearings on holidays that fall on Friday afternoons & there is no crowd #JodiArias

AzSandi ‏@azmatthews 47s47 seconds agoMesa, AZ
The Media hearing for the #JodiArias courtroom is about to start. Different media tweeting from inside. @michaelbkiefer @chriswnews and more

 

[Bernina]

Michael Kiefer ‏@michaelbkiefer 27s27 seconds ago
And even this #JodiArias hearing starts with Martinez, Nurmi and Willmott at the bench in a sidebar -- out of earshot of the media attorneys

 

[Bernina]

FOX 10 Phoenix ‏@FOX10Phoenix 34s34 seconds ago
Media will be allowed to use the #JodiArias hearing video from the hearing being held right now

Troy Hayden ‏@troyhaydenfox10 1m1 minute ago
#JodiArias just entered courtroom. In stripes.

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 58s58 seconds ago
Let's see if I can keep up with the #mediapros tweeting #JodiArias @troyhaydenfox10 @william_pitts @michaelbkiefer @BethKaras

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 1m1 minute ago
#JodiArias is in court. Wearing, for the first time I've ever see, jail stripes.

Sara Goldenberg ‏@SaraGoldenberg 44s45 seconds ago
Hearing getting underway debating media rights after judge banned public from #JodiArias witness testimony yesterday @abc15

Troy Hayden ‏@troyhaydenfox10 56s57 seconds ago
Nurmi does not want video of #JodiArias in her stripes to be broadcast tonight.

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 55s56 seconds ago
Nurmi is objecting to any photography of #JodiArias in this hearing because it's "prejudicial" to see her in stripes @12News

 

[Bernina]

Michael Kiefer ‏@michaelbkiefer 38s38 seconds ago
Nurmi starts by objecting to photography of #JodiArias in jail clothes. Martinez says if jury sees her, they are violating admonition.

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 47s48 seconds ago
Motion denied. #JodiArias

Troy Hayden ‏@troyhaydenfox10 44s45 seconds ago
Judge rules we can see video of #JodiArias in stripes. Will air tonight.

Michael Kiefer ‏@michaelbkiefer 43s44 seconds ago
Stephens denied the motion to not photograph #JodiArias in stripes, saying there have been many such photos.

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 37s38 seconds ago
State opposes any stay of #JodiArias trial

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 37s38 seconds ago
Martinez is opposing a stay because the case is 6 years old. #JodiArias

 

[Tuba]

So, the motion was denied.

 

[Bernina]

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 30s30 seconds ago
Our lead lawyer today is David Bodney. He's arguing before Judge Stephens now. #JodiArias @12News

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 44s44 seconds ago
Bodney presents argument as to why stay is proper for closed portion of hearing is proper #JodiArias

Michael Kiefer ‏@michaelbkiefer 34s35 seconds ago
Bodney repeats that the closed sessions violate 1st Amendment, AZ Constitution and Arizona rules of Criminal Procedure. #JodiArias

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 27s28 seconds ago
Rule 9.3 AZ Rules of Crim Pro relevant argument made by news media attorney. First Amendment right of press and public at issue #JodiArias

 

[Love Never Fails]

So, the motion was denied.

No just the motion to not show Jodis stripes. Lol. Other motion not ruled on but JM opposes motion.

 

[Bernina]

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 33s33 seconds ago
If #stay is granted trial would continue on Monday. Simply a different witness would be testifying #JodiArias

 

[Bernina]

Sara Goldenberg ‏@SaraGoldenberg 29s29 seconds ago
#Media attorney argues closing parts of #JodiArias trial may violate media, public's first amendment right.

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 31s31 seconds ago
Who would have thought #FifeSymington would be the case cited in reference to #JodiArias and press having access

Michael Kiefer ‏@michaelbkiefer 26s26 seconds ago
It sets a bad precedent for press in future to conduct trial behind closed doors. Bodney. #JodiArias

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 51s51 seconds ago
"it's a matter of well-settled law that press and public have presumptive right to attend criminal proceedings." -- Bodney #JodiArias

 

[Bernina]

Sara Goldenberg ‏@SaraGoldenberg 19s20 seconds ago
State opposes media request, saying the #JodiArias case is six years old and they want to wrap it up. @abc15

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 39s39 seconds ago
"Closed court testimony of secret witness violates public's right to open justice system" #Bodney #JodiArias

Troy Hayden ‏@troyhaydenfox10 40s40 seconds ago
"Justice in all cases shall be conducted openly." AZ constitution. Argument to open #JodiArias to media/public

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 28s28 seconds ago
in a 6yo case "surely the defendants have know about some witness who feels uncomfortable." - Bodney #JodiArias @12news

Troy Hayden ‏@troyhaydenfox10 37s38 seconds ago
"We believe this is virtually unprecedented" to close the court during testimony. Atty arguing to open #JodiArias courtroom.

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 50s50 seconds ago
Bodney not aware of a courtroom where witness can dictate closure of criminal trial. #stay doesn't harm Defendant's rights #JodiArias

 

[Bernina]

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 1m1 minute ago
Nurmi: if #JodiArias gets death, our (Nurmi and Wilmott) representation will get scrutinized for years.

Sara Goldenberg ‏@SaraGoldenberg 1m1 minute ago
#Media attorney: "unprecedented" situation. Says witness shouldn't be able to dictate public's ability to monitor justice #JodiArias @abc15

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 39s39 seconds ago
#Nurmi argues any delay harms #JodiArias and her 6th Amendment rights

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 36s36 seconds ago
#Nurmi wants media excluded as intervenor in #JodiArias case all together

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 42s42 seconds ago
Judge wants to know why a #stay impacts mitigation #JodiArias

 

[Bernina]

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 47s47 seconds ago
Nurmi says #JodiArias 's defense would be adversely impacted by a delay of this witness...whoever it is. @12News

Troy Hayden ‏@troyhaydenfox10 40s40 seconds ago
Sounds like judge is asking Nurmi about him wanting to seal his entire case going forward. Could that happen? #JodiArias

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 51s51 seconds ago
Judge asks if they can shift the witness schedule. Nurmi says no. #JodiArias @12news

Michael Kiefer ‏@michaelbkiefer 48s48 seconds ago
Nurmi says media is making light of #JodiArias trial rights. Says he can not rearrange witness schedule.

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 1m1 minute ago
Judge not understanding why witnesses cannot be shuffled to allow for stay. #Nurmi not making a strong argument #JodiArias

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 50s50 seconds ago
Time for #Bodney rebuttal #JodiArias

 

[Bernina]

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 36s36 seconds ago
Bodney says if it's not feasible to rearrange, then reconsider your closure order. No delays that way... #JodiArias @12News

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 21s21 seconds ago
for those wondering, yes, #JodiArias is wearing glasses.

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 43s44 seconds ago
#Bodney says if witness must continue in this order then open the court. Constitutional concerns must be addressed #JodiArias

Sara Goldenberg ‏@SaraGoldenberg 30s31 seconds ago
#JodiArias attorney says any schedule changes would jeopardize Arias's ability to defend her life @abc15

 

[Bernina]

Michael Kiefer ‏@michaelbkiefer 37s37 seconds ago
Bodney: "What they seek ... would undo 34 years of Constitutional precedence." #JodiArias

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 34s34 seconds ago
#Bodney Court cannot revoke the press' intervenor status. 30+ years of #SCOTUS jurisprudence #JodiArias

Michael Kiefer ‏@michaelbkiefer 49s49 seconds ago
Bodney says press has a right that is violated when there is not a swift hearing to find grounds for closure. #JodiArias

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 36s36 seconds ago
Bodney says Nurmi is arguing based on broadcasting trial. We're arguing a bigger issue...the openness of trial for EVERYONE. #JodiArias

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 32s33 seconds ago
Public has right to know how court arrives at a #DP sentence or life in prison sentence #JodiArias

 

[Bernina]

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 39s39 seconds ago
Judge addressing motion. Court ordered testimony of a witness to be sealed. Ruling explaining motion is also sealed #JodiArias

Michael Kiefer ‏@michaelbkiefer 46s46 seconds ago
Stephens says that the video of hearing could be played for public if the court of appeals finds for the media. #JodiArias

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 37s37 seconds ago
She's agreeing calling witnesses out of order is too problematic. #JodiArias

Troy Hayden ‏@troyhaydenfox10 25s25 seconds ago
Judge denies stay. Witness will stay secret for now. Media will appeal. Appeals court gets case 5pm. We may hear by Mon. #JodiArias

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 51s51 seconds ago
It would be improper for def to call witnesses out of order Judge denies motion for stay of proceeding because of time involved #JodiArias

MC Superior Court ‏@courtpio 54s55 seconds ago
Judge Sherry Stephens denied the media's motion to stay. #JodiArias

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 1m1 minute ago
Our stay is denied. Bodney is requesting a transcript of today's hearing as well. #JodiArias @12News

Michael Kiefer ‏@michaelbkiefer 54s54 seconds ago
Stephens says there is minimal harm to the media and public because video and transcript will be available after trial. Denied. #JodiArias

William Pitts ‏@william_pitts 1m1 minute ago
BREAKING: Judge denies media's request for a stay until Court of Appeals can hear our motion. @12news #JodiArias

 

[Bernina]

Sara Goldenberg ‏@SaraGoldenberg 51s52 seconds ago
Judge will give court of #appeals copy of secret witness transcript but denies #media motion to stay #JodiArias @abc15

LJ Wolf™ ‏@_LJWolf_ 35s35 seconds ago
BREAKING: Judge denies media's request for a stay until Court of Appeals can hear our motion. @12news #JodiArias

 

[Bernina]

So..........JSS denied Media's stay, the media attorneys are going to the Appeals court hopefully before 5pm today. Answer from the Appeals court hopefully by Monday.

Sara Goldenberg ‏@SaraGoldenberg 2m2 minutes ago
#Media attorney expects hearing soon from court of appeals, seeking expedited review of sealing order #JodiArias @abc15

 

[Bernina]

phoenix media will air video on today's proceedings tonight.

 

[Bernina]

Brent @ Kleinman Law ‏@brentjkleinman 30s30 seconds ago
Appeal will be filed 1st thing Monday with high likelihood court makes initial ruling before #JodiArias trial starts. They know it's coming

*conflicting tweets*

 

[Love Never Fails]

Thanks Bernina.