trial day 42: the defense continues its case in chief #128

[Curious Me]

Wrote a suicide letter, heck no, Jodi wrote a manifesto.

Tsk, tsk, such low self esteem. :tsktsk:

 

[Kamille]

The DT knows that their case can not stand up. This witness is going to have her testimony torn apart. That is Juan's job. They know their case is falling apart and they don't want to face it. Reminds me of a school yard bully that picks on another child until that child gets the best of them one day and they start yelling for help. I have no respect at all for this defense team.

Yes and I really dont understand why they cant just let their client have her day in court, let the truth and the evidence tell the story, and be done with it. What does a mistrial get them? The evidence would still be the same in a new trial. Are we really at the point where it's about wins and losses for the attorneys that matter?

MOO

 

[Liebchenmutti]

That reminds me of the time our School Superintendent, who was a crook, tried to sue our bridge club for slander because we kept talking about him. Imagine a bridge club doing such a thing.

I should post this on the lawyers thread, but does anyone else think this motion for mistrial was a JOKE? I mean, are they serious? It seems so ridiculous--is there a law about tone of voice, volume of voice and what a prosecutor does with his pen? (A little pen envy, Nurmi?}:floorlaugh:

Couldn't they come up with something a little less absurd?

I can't wait to watch this afternoon's trial on YouTube just so I can see what utter panic and terror the DT showed as Juan brought in "The Manifesto!" Priceless!

 

[SyraKelly]

Respectfully snipped for space.

Thanks Tigerbalm! As usual, you are on it!

I went away for the weekend, but understand that on Friday HLN played the opening statements. Do you know if there is any video of it? I've looked around, and don't see it anywhere.

I've been looking for it to!

 

[Words2Serve]

To me, all these motions for mistrial serve to further underscore the defendent's inflated sense of self, arrogance, and utter lack of remorse. Although hearing about this manifesto takes the cake.

Sick, how they can 'justify' their motions, and state stupid things like JM yelling, or it becoming a circus. The defendant MURDERED an innocent man; what about motions for delaying/stalling this trial, and obstructing justice for Travis!

They should be getting warnings for their misconduct, and blatant lack of respect for the true victim in this case...Just saying...

 

[Schuby]

Nancy actually just said, "Booty hole." I thought I'd choke to death laughing.

She LOVES to mention how bothered she is by having seen pictures of Jodi's genitals. It's her main pastime.

 

[ElleElle]

Please why the Mistrial? This is getting beyond ridiculous, isn't it?

 

[Nhic]

Wow. Albert Einstein IQ, but Jodi can't pronounce "ameliorate" correctly? How's about "Green witch" time? Oh, yeah--she's a genius and a half!

A genius behind bars no less! :floorlaugh::floorlaugh::floorlaugh:

 

[SassyBrat]

I'm not sure if this has been answered already, if it is has my apologizes I've not been able to find it yet.

HLN, NG, DDrew, etc. lately have been showing "never before seen" videos, photos etc. How are these "never seen before" suddenly being allowed to be seen? Does anyone know if the jury has or gets to see these newly released items?

I find that the television shows are making this tragedy more like a circus ring!

 

[Callisto]

Who types up these motions?? Terrible grammar!

"Note should also be made of the fact that the conduct described above has
ramifications that effect (sic) the ability of Ms. Arias to present her defense as the public
response to this unprofessional conduct has involved berating witnesses via e-mail,
telephone and in various internet forums. Said action has not only caused personal
distress to these witnesses but has made it difficult for them to provide effective
testimony for Ms. Arias."

They also typed that the prosecutor released a plethora of "damming" evidence on April 4th... Damming? Hoover Dam? Damming? Beaver pics?? Lol..


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[Sleuth5]

She LOVES to mention how bothered she is by having seen pictures of Jodi's genitals. It's her main pastime.

I think it was just hearing her enunciate those words-- of course, the expression on her face didn't hurt either. :floorlaugh:

 

[Nhic]

I should post this on the lawyers thread, but does anyone else think this motion for mistrial was a JOKE? I mean, are they serious? It seems so ridiculous--is there a law about tone of voice, volume of voice and what a prosecutor does with his pen? (A little pen envy, Nurmi?}:floorlaugh:

Couldn't they come up with something a little less absurd?

I can't wait to watch this afternoon's trial on YouTube just so I can see what utter panic and terror the DT showed as Juan brought in "The Manifesto!" Priceless!

Check the legal advice thread, I believe I read a post by AZ lawyer today about the purpose of the mistrial motions. :seeya:

 

[Softail]

Who types up these motions?? Terrible grammar!

"Note should also be made of the fact that the conduct described above has
ramifications that effect (sic) the ability of Ms. Arias to present her defense as the public
response to this unprofessional conduct has involved berating witnesses via e-mail,
telephone and in various internet forums. Said action has not only caused personal
distress to these witnesses but has made it difficult for them to provide effective
testimony for Ms. Arias."

:dunno: Jose Baez? :waitasec:

 

[ZsaZsa]

I thought the point about the Salem Witch trials was that they were falsely accused and denied a fair trial. How does he equate this trial with that one? Prior to trial she wanted to plead guilty to 2nd but was denied ( no mention of self defense then BTW) and now that things are going badly she wants to claim she is falsely accused.

 

[vallie]

As committed as she has been to her "Jodi was abused" story, there were moments today, brief though they may have been, when I thought she was questioning her analysis. As Juan confronts her with more and more, I think she may actually distance herself from her initial opinion.

which parts stood out to you which make you feel this way?

 

[seguek9]

OOhh, the Panthera is in da house :rocker:

Panthera is :rocker: (even though she/he is mad at at me....)(I misquoted a post a week or so ago and apologized...hope she/he saw my "I iz sorry"....)

 

[ElleElle]

BBM~ Cause for a mistrial?

I'm not sure if this has been answered already, if it is has my apologizes I've not been able to find it yet.

HLN, NG, DDrew, etc. lately have been showing "never before seen" videos, photos etc. How are these "never seen before" suddenly being allowed to be seen? Does anyone know if the jury has or gets to see these newly released items?

I find that the television shows are making this tragedy more like a circus ring!

 

[panthera]

I just turned on NG and they showed the clip in which they thought JW gave a signal. They think it was just JW doing something with her hair.

Just saw that also. Looked more like a signal...definitely not just patting down her hair.

MOO

 

[Sleuth5]

:dunno: Jose Baez? :waitasec:

Would't that be iornic? :floorlaugh:

 

[katiedid2]

From the motion:

COMES NOW, Ms. Arias, by and through undersigned counsel to request that a mistrial be declared based on the prosecutorial misconduct that has infested these proceedings with a level of unfairness that cannot be cured by any other means. Ms. Arias bases this assertion on the fact that the circus like atmosphere inside the courtroom that to date has included counsel for the State yelling at witnesses, attacking witnesses on a personal level and throwing evidence. Not content with confining his misconduct to inside the courtroom counsel for the State, pursuant to his own admissions, chose to release evidence that was not coming into evidence at trial to the media and to pose for pictures with his so called fans on the courthouse steps has turned what is supposed to be a trial that comports with the rights due Ms. Arias pursuant to the 5th, 6th and 14th Amendments to the United States Constitution and Art. 2, §§ 4, 15, 23, and 24 of the Arizona Constitution into something that more closely resembles a modern day equivalent to the Salem Witch Trials which ended in 1693. This State of affairs has placed counsel for Ms. Arias in a position that they cannot fulfill the duties they owe Ms. Arias, pursuant Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 6.8. Counsel’s inability to fulfill these duties would thus result in Ms. Arias not having the benefit of the rights she is due pursuant to the 5th, 6th and 14th Amendments to the United States Constitution. Support for this Motion can be found in the attached Memorandum of Points and Authorities that is incorporated herein by reference.
MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES
I. RELEVANT FACTS
OpeningstatementsinthismatterweremadeonJanuary2,2013. Sincethattimethe State has thrown evidence and his pen, yelled at nearly every witness who took the stand in support of Ms. Arias and has hurled personal insults at defense counsel. In response to this behavior Ms. Arias has had to make several oral motions for mistrial that have beensummarily denied by this court. More recently Ms. Arias has had to make mistrial motions because the State has not confined its misconduct to inside the courtroom. Most prominent amongst this extra-curricular misconduct is his decision to pose for photographs with his “fans” outside the courthouse steps where jurors could potentially see him so doing. In further efforts to prove his case in the court of public opinion rather than a court of law on April 4, 2013, the State unapologetically admitted that it had released a plethora of damming evidence that would not otherwise come into trial to the media. Pending before this court is a motion for mistrial based on the former, Ms. Arias’ motion for mistrial based on the latter was summarily denied.
Note should also be made of the fact that the conduct described above has ramifications that effect the ability of Ms. Arias to present her defense as the public response to this unprofessional conduct has involved berating witnesses via e-mail, telephone and in various internet forums. Said action has not only caused personal distress to these witnesses but has made it difficult for them to provide effective testimony for Ms. Arias....


[Give me a freakin break...]

What emails and phone calls are they referring to please. If anyone has done any circus clowning its the defence team by leading witnesses / putting words in their witnesses mouths and time and time again giggling in court.

Does anyone know how many times nurmi or wilmott have faced off with Martinez in court? Other than today. I thought Baez was over the top with motion sickness but these two beat him. I think they feel like their ship is sinking.