Trial Discussion Thread #54 - 14.13.10, Day 43 ~ sentencing~

[LemonMousse]

I also don't think he'll get a custodial sentence - which seems absolutely incredible when you consider what he's actually done.

Reeva and her parents only have Nel in their corner now since Masipa has shown where her loyalties lie. Hope he can come through for them.

 

[LaLaw2000]

A bit of a plain breakfast this morning as I've been having computer problems. Keep your fingers crossed for me! Milk rolls, currant buns and little chocolate cakes.

Looks good, zwiebel!

Good morning, everyone!

 

[zwiebel]

Witness is a DR somebody and doesn't want to be filmed.

Roux says he's calling 3 witnesses and a prison officer as well.

Nel says he isn't sure how many witnesses he'll call. At least 2.

 

[zwiebel]

The witness is Dr Maria Hartsburg?

 

[LemonMousse]

It's live on BBC News channel for anyone in the UK.

 

[zwiebel]

No, Hartsenburg.?

Going through her quals now. She has a doctorate in cross cultural trauma something in the context of domestic violence.

 

[zwiebel]

She's a psychologist.

 

[zwiebel]

I'll call her MH.

MH: I became known as someone who does trauma counselling.....I specialize in sexual assault...

 

[meggers]

This may have been posted but this link is working on my iPad in Texas

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2014/oct/13/oscar-pistorius-trial-sentencing-live

Hth

 

[Ncl1968]

Roux is talking about a witness and the Telegraph's still showing a tree!

The tree is more interesting at this point

 

[AlexUK]

Looks hot in court today, much wiping of brows and fanning with papers going on.
Is OP's car crash (of) a brother there today?

 

[Ncl1968]

Why did the judge not just say i belive op so forget all evidence and skip to the final week

 

[zwiebel]

Roux asks what her attitude was when approached to be a witness.

MH: My view was I am his (OP) therapist....From the outset I indicated I would not get involved. However, recently I was approached by defence...

 

[LemonMousse]

Trauma counsellor. She's Pistorius's therapist & didn't want to become involved in the case. But she was recently approached by the defence and requested to write a report regarding her observations. Thought carefully about it and decided to share with the court some of her observations.

Lots of details about Pistorius's "grief" no doubt.

Does Nel get to cross examine?

 

[04009margaret]

Could this witness be the psychologist that has a very inappropriate relationship with her client? The one that has been with him in court at all times & sits next to Aimee

 

[LemonMousse]

Lots of their sessions were him weeping and her holding him.

Is that normal?

 

[zwiebel]

R: Guve us some general insight into those sessions.

MH: INitially it was v. difficult. Mr Pistorius was very emotional...a lot were him weeping and crying, and me holding him...

 

[atthelake]

Oh gawd!!!! Sessions him weeping and crying AND ME HOLDING HIM!!??

:gasp:

 

[zoran]

she sounds a bit traumatized herself, very nervous

 

[zwiebel]

In some countries, that 'holding' him bit would be enough to get someone struck off.