trial day 32: the defense continues its case in chief #93

[bexlex]

This case gets easier for me every day. Along with the defendant's, I'd toss this guy's entire testimony. When you look up 'charlatan' in the dictionary, his picture should be there.

First, he answers wilmott's very leading questions to explain the defendant's demeanor and behavior on the stand. He even goes out of his way to tell the jury that you wouldn't see her shake unless you knew what to look for!

In other words, don't believe your lying eyes.

Then he has to admit he provided therapy to a person he was evaluating. That's HUGE. As a therapist, he could recommend a book to a client. He could loan her one, even. I don't think it's appropriate to buy one for a client, but to do so for a person you're evaluating for court isn't just inappropriate, it's totally unethical. If he doesn't understand that he's blurring lines there, then it begs the question whether he even understands those boundaries exist! And that's a very disturbing thought. He's sending her CARDS?????

Another victim of the Arias charm, I'd say.

And then, we have the test results he used in his conclusions, from the time she was going with door number 2! He's digging through crap he brought, can't find things, left crap in his office, etc. 'Sloppy' doesn't begin to describe that. Here's a guy who may have been buying milk at the store and ran across that TIME magazine and thought that a suitable piece of scientific research to bring before a jury in a case where he's an expert. I've never seen that before, and don't think any other judge (she's another story) would have allowed that.

JM will continue to dismantle this guy tomorrow until there's nothing up there but an empty chair.

This man is exactly the reason the general public does not like expert witnesses. Total fail for the defense.

Thanks wasn't enough!!! :great:

 

[oceanblueeyes]

I think the DV expert should be very nervous. Some of her testimony is built upon the tests that Samuel had Arias take. More testimony based on lies.

Juan will be ready for her too.

He is always 150% prepared.

It isn't going to be pretty.

IMO

 

[Veritas_Vita]

I would like to share something with you all..I live in NY and its very cold here.DH & I have been without heat since last Wed as our furance broke.But when Juan came on-I totally forgot how cold it is..LOL

hahahah! Hope you get the furnace fixed! I would give you both a Snuggies if I could!

 

[Coldpizza]

Yikes the notes!

 

[oceanblueeyes]

Can't imagine Juror Questions being asked. Surely, they figured out to not believe Samuels as an expert. Jurors, just let the guy slink off the stand to go lick his wounds under some rock. There's too many papers he can't find if you keep asking him questions. He's suffering PTSD with a touch of Fog.

I think most of the questions were put in the box before Juan began his cross.

IMO

 

[JusticeJunkie]

Re-watching on HLN. I almost FORGOT she lied about being tied up by her feet too!!
More giggling here. I think I'm giddy.

 

[Nosey Parker]

Sorry in advance because I didn't see all this guy's testimony....was Jodi supposed to answer the questions based upon this incident (i.e. Travis' death) or could these questions apply to any time in her life? What I'm getting at is can the defense say (for example) she was mugged previously and therefore wasn't lying on the test?

Are you saying a new lie should do the trick? Umm, don't think so.

 

[mck16]

I would like to share something with you all..I live in NY and its very cold here.DH & I have been without heat since last Wed as our furance broke.But when Juan came on-I totally forgot how cold it is..LOL

Oh you poor people. I hope you have lots of warm clothes. I have been in your situation so I know your misery. So sorry!!

 

[seguek9]

Dream on, my friend.

Did he pay for faster shipping when he ordered the book that was suppose to save her life?

:floorlaugh: nah...just the super saver shipping...wonder what he spent the other $16.00 dollars on....
Maybe adult diapers to prepare for cross :floorlaugh:

 

[megmono]

So this is kinda off topic...but totally fits.

My 7 yr old was checking out a new transformer toy he got when he turned to me and said "this is so cool. It can be a camera or a gun". Maybe he's onto something :rocker:

Umm do you remember the bodyguard

 

[Ricki]

Juan will be ready for her too.

He is always 150% prepared.

It isn't going to be pretty.

IMO

Not pretty for the defense witness. Awesome for the state and us. More importantly, most awesome for Travis and his family.

 

[ILikeToBendPages]

I get back from dinner to hear Juan saying we'll talk about that probably tomorrow. Sounds like something good?

 

[MandyLeigh]

I think Juan even felt some compassion for this man and kind of lowered his tone. He is a kind man. jmo

I agree, he could have really come down hard on the man but he tried to help him get his stuff together and organize it to attempt to have some kind of cross.

Dr. Samuels will have an opportunity to come back tomorrow and have his things together, hopefully for himself and the case. I want us to get some kind information out of his time on the stand that the Jury can stand on. I would really hate to see this become the shinning star of her appeal too.

 

[seguek9]

I would like to share something with you all..I live in NY and its very cold here.DH & I have been without heat since last Wed as our furnace broke.But when Juan came on-I totally forgot how cold it is..LOL

I'm in NW montana, and live a very simple life--only wood for heat, etc...please pm me if you want some tips for staying warm....!!! :hug:

 

[mck16]

I think most of the questions were put in the box before Juan began his cross.

IMO

Probably right. I think Juan's cross is perfectly clear. jmo

 

[MistyM]

Are you saying a new lie should do the trick? Umm, don't think so.

omg i pray they try to bring up a past mugging and say that's what she was talking about. all the excuses are just digging them deeper and deeper :floorlaugh:

 

[Coldpizza]

I'm sorry but this guy missed his hay day and was looking for one more pay day.
He's embarrassingly done.

 

[mck16]

I agree, he could have really come down hard on the man but he tried to help him get his stuff together and organize it to attempt to have some kind of cross.

Dr. Samuels will have an opportunity to come back tomorrow and have his things together, hopefully for himself and the case. I want us to get some kind information out of his time on the stand that the Jury can stand on. I would really hate to see this become the shinning star of her appeal too.

I htink the only possibility of that would be is someone files an appeal based on poor council. Then the prosecutor has no control over that--right? jmo

 

[Nana46]

RANT alert:


What in the name of all that is holy is Wilmott writing?????? She has been writing solid since this case began................good Lord!!!!!!!!!

 

[JusticeJunkie]

I get back from dinner to hear Juan saying we'll talk about that probably tomorrow. Sounds like something good?

OH ILTBP, Did you miss testimony?? You've GOT to watch!! It is SO good.