2010.07.26 Grand Jury begins

[pittsburghgirl]

The point of the Grand Jury would be to take testimony under oath from people whom the prosecutor thinks either are involved in Kyron's disappearance or who have testimony to give to help the prosecution case in order to get 1) more information or 2) an indictment.

 

[BOZGAL]

I have firmly believed the GJ was strictly for the disappearance of Kyron.

The MFH and RO are a result of that disappearance as I also believe the alledged MFH might not have been uncovered except for Kyron missing.
The RO was a result of the discovery of the alledged MFH.

I have noticed a change in the parents over the past couple of weeks.
Also the Q & A from MCSO spoke volumes to me.

This proves to me the investigation is on track.
raying: for the parents right now.

jmho

 

[SevenSeas]

Hope today's proceedings lead to something, this has gone on too long!

 

[Chablis]

So, Terri wont ever be showing up to testify in front of the GJ if they are meeting to indict her right?

 

[Jo in Calif]

Would the GJ ask them about their time line of the day of the 4th?

 

[goatman]

Hmm...why TY?

 

[Calliope]

Would the GJ ask them about their time line of the day of the 4th?

I hope so.

 

[BeanE]

So, Terri wont ever be showing up to testify in front of the GJ if they are meeting to indict her right?

Not unless she requests to present evidence, and the prosecutor grants her request. From what I'm read, these requests are usually granted. Her attorney may assist in making the request and in presenting evidence.

 

[meowmo]

Didn't they say at Friday's presser that they had no personal knowledge of anything going on with the GJ? If that was true, when would they have been subpoenaed to appear? This morning? I can't imagine they had that little notice... hmmmm....

 

[KopDog]

The point of the Grand Jury would be to take testimony under oath from people whom the prosecutor thinks either are involved in Kyron's disappearance or who have testimony to give to help the prosecution case in order to get 1) more information or 2) an indictment.

I am curious on your thoughts re:...I get the GJ for #2, but why would they put K, D and Tony in front of a GJ for #1? Does that even make sense or does this give us a clue that an indictment is coming?

 

[Jo in Calif]

I hope so.

If no holes could poked it them, we can assume they would be ruled out as suspects, or, POI?

 

[ami]

Hmm...why TY?

He witnessed Terri's reaction to Kyron's disappearance, he was there when she claimed to have failed her LDT's, he was there when she talked about her cell pings, he's a witness to Terri's other words and actions, he knew her previously as well and could answer questions about her 'normal' interactions and demeanor, and probably a dozen other things that have to do with evidence, leads or clues we've never heard about.

 

[BeanE]

KATU now has a Breaking News image at the top of their front page saying:

Desiree, Kaine and Tony to testify for a Multnomah County grand jury beginning 1 p.m.

Not yet linked to an article.

http://www.katu.com/

 

[SurfieTX]

Didn't they say at Friday's presser that they had no personal knowledge of anything going on with the GJ? If that was true, when would they have been subpoenaed to appear? This morning? I can't imagine they had that little notice... hmmmm....

Ahh...the careful crafting of words. They didn't have personal knowledge about the GJ that included DDS. Two different GJ's, two different areas of "personal knowledge."

That said, as some astute poster pointed out (sorry, I forgot which one!), school is about to start, and the community is going to be up in arms if there is no arrest or suspect/POI defined. I would be VERY UPSET if that was my child's elementary school and I was told not to worry, but then to find out no one had been identified or charged with an abduction from, of all places, SCHOOL. I just hope this isn't being done hastily and that they do have, as DY put it, "their ducks in a row."

 

[SuziQ]

I am curious on your thoughts re:...I get the GJ for #2, but why would they put K, D and Tony in front of a GJ for #1? Does that even make sense or does this give us a clue that an indictment is coming?

Both can be accomplished. An indictment is always the ultimate goal of prosecutor bringing a case before a grand jury.

 

[Tuffy]

Didn't they say at Friday's presser that they had no personal knowledge of anything going on with the GJ? If that was true, when would they have been subpoenaed to appear? This morning? I can't imagine they had that little notice... hmmmm....

I could imagine that they could have been subpoenaed and not have any knowledge about the GJ, or I don't know, could they have been subpoenaed on the weekend? Yeah, seems like short notice, but I don't know how much notice is usual.

 

[nursebeeme]

they wouldn't know about their call to testify until it happened... (today) and now they are testifying.

God speed DY and KH!

 

[Calliope]

If no holes could poked it them, we can assume they would be ruled out as suspects, or, POI?

It's my understanding that the person who the prosecutor is trying to indict can't appear; that doesn't mean the witnesses are innocent or not somehow involved, just that they are not the focus of the prosecutor's case.

I could be wrong. Wouldn't surprise me if I am lol.

 

[BeanE]

Direct link to KOIN video:
http://www.koinlocal6.com/content/mediacenter/[email protected]

 

[Calliope]

Not unless she requests to present evidence, and the prosecutor grants her request. From what I'm read, these requests are usually granted. Her attorney may assist in making the request and in presenting evidence.

Hmm... I didn't think that was allowed. Now I'm confused; I thought I read one of the attorneys here address that last week.