2011.04.28 Emergency Media Motion

[sleutherontheside]

http://800notes.com/news/igTVfSHjzwDIfAjMa14mMg

Regarding Judith Mercier case representation.

 

[azwriter]

A little hard to explain, but I guess I would say the 'feel' of the county when I lived there was that jurors from this area would not be too happy with KC. I can only go by what I saw when I lived in PBC. It may have the same demographics as Orlando, but I would not have said that. Upper middle class to upper class population. Lots of retired folks who would have the time to be a juror in this trial. Oh by the way I did not live in the 'snazzy part of town', trust me

the one good thing for JB would be the fact that PBC has a tendency to vote democratic, and Dems are more apt to be anti death penalty (MOO). When I think of PBC I think of wealth - not the kind of people who would look kindly upon whatever story the Defense comes up with. I am speaking for myself here and others may have a completely different picture of PBC, but it would not be somewhere that I would want a jury to come from if I were JB.

Thanks Macushla for the additional information. I understand your original statement more clearly now. We all have a sense of the people surrounding us when we reside in a specific community.

 

[sleutherontheside]

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-06-13/news/os-lk-duckett-reply-20100613_1_melinda-duckett-cnn-and-grace-nancy-grace

Regarding the Duckett / Nancy Grace case.

 

[azwriter]

The DT fought against a gag order, too. I think it's because they couldn't sell the story with a gag order in place.

ICA gets no sympathy from me!! It was soooo obvious why she started crying when the judge said she comes first!! Bleck!!

Well of course katsclown, the pouty face on ICA was one of self-pity today.

As a former member of the print media, I so want to defend the press and its job of reporting the news. But I won't waste my time.

However, I do disagree when the judge wants to blame the media for the fact ICA might not get a fair trial. The blame also goes to the defense who first asks for a change of venue for jury selection and then becomes readily available for every media outlet that wants an interview. Just this past week, we witnessed JB on In Session in an interview that spanned a couple of days.

JB may not have answered direct questions about the case, but just his appearance alone, talking about his own involvement calls attention to this case in advance of the trial.

The defense and ICA can not have it both ways. They can not complain or fret about the press coverage and yet willingly participate in pre-trial coverage. jmo

 

[camcneishg]

Is it really over today, or did they just break for lunch?? There was such an odd ending....MO

 

[katsclown]

Well of course katsclown, the pouty face on ICA was one of self-pity today.

As a former member of the print media, I so want to defend the press and its job of reporting the news. But I won't waste my time.

However, I do disagree when the judge wants to blame the media for the fact ICA might not get a fair trial. The blame also goes to the defense who first asks for a change of venue for jury selection and then becomes readily available for every media outlet that wants an interview. Just this past week, we witnessed JB on In Session in an interview that spanned a couple of days.

JB may not have answered direct questions about the case, but just his appearance alone, talking about his own involvement calls attention to this case in advance of the trial.

The defense and ICA can not have it both ways. They can not complain or fret about the press coverage and yet willingly participate in pre-trial coverage. jmo

IIRC, JB hung up on a reporter when he couldn't say what the station could do for JB's client. Seems they're fine with coverage that's slanted their way and NOT reporting anything resembling the truth. It's so frushtrating,what they do! :banghead:

 

[Whisperer]

The judge mentining her name really gets to her. Mason placing his hand on her back is a little much for me. Obvious to me she needs some toys to play with when at the table. She doesn't do well w/o something to divert her from reality. She preens herself constantly.

 

[Anais]

Well of course katsclown, the pouty face on ICA was one of self-pity today.

As a former member of the print media, I so want to defend the press and its job of reporting the news. But I won't waste my time.

However, I do disagree when the judge wants to blame the media for the fact ICA might not get a fair trial. The blame also goes to the defense who first asks for a change of venue for jury selection and then becomes readily available for every media outlet that wants an interview. Just this past week, we witnessed JB on In Session in an interview that spanned a couple of days.

JB may not have answered direct questions about the case, but just his appearance alone, talking about his own involvement calls attention to this case in advance of the trial.

The defense and ICA can not have it both ways. They can not complain or fret about the press coverage and yet willingly participate in pre-trial coverage. jmo

AZW you hit the nail on the head....they want to have their cake and eat too. Of course only in their favor! :banghead:

 

[Whisperer]

ICA will not be able to control her emotions. She will need serious tranquilizers to sit there all day. She'll probably get them too. Baez will make sure she is medicated. MO.

 

[Whisperer]

Baez will be the first one on the court-house steps speaking with the press throughout the trial. I cannot picture him passing up that opportunity. One of the reasons he prefers an Hispanic community is so he can speak in Spainish personally and reach out to them and garner their sympathy.

 

[Whisperer]

What do they mean when they say fair trial? Does that means finding jurors who are not very sophisticated? Does that mean finding a jury like in downtown L.A? That was a demographic that puts out jurors with fair minds, as in the O.J. Case. Yep, fair trial must mean getting jurors who don't quite comprehend the meaning of 'reasonable doubt', which is what the O.J. jury did.

Their doubts were unreasonable in every sense of the word. They used the reasoning of "Beyond the shadow of a doubt"...which is not used in U.S. Courtrooms.

 

[Whisperer]

I didn't see any tears from ICA. Why does the media do this? She was overwhelmed when her name was mentioned, that's all...no tears. ICA kept checking to see if any tear was on her finger as she gingerly dabbed her eyes.

 

[Whisperer]

How come Baez was allowed to put on a special about the case two weeks ago, w/o a word mentined by the judge? He's says he's adament about ICA getting a fair trial but let that one slide...

 

[ZsaZsa]

How come Baez was allowed to put on a special about the case two weeks ago, w/o a word mentined by the judge? He's says he's adament about ICA getting a fair trial but let that one slide...

That's what I would like answered.
Plus his interview with InSessions. No comment was made about that.
If the SA did something like that he (JB) would be incandescant with rage.
Fair trial? Where's the fairness for a little girl.

 

[Dr.Fessel]

That's what I would like answered.
Plus his interview with InSessions. No comment was made about that.
If the SA did something like that he (JB) would be incandescant with rage.
Fair trial? Where's the fairness for a little girl.

I don't think the judge was talking about either side, he was simply talking about the media coverage.

 

[ZsaZsa]

I don't think the judge was talking about either side, he was simply talking about the media coverage.

That's my point- if he is concerned about excessive coverage of this case then he should include JB ... he was irritated about the fact that local media have all accumulated Legal Analysts ( Sheaffer, NeJame and Judge Eaton) but lets slide all the defense team appearances on any local/national outlet they can get onto.

 

[RR0004]

I haven't watched the whole proceeding, but I have to say that the attorney does have the law on her side...but Perry isn't having any of it.

 

[Shear22]

Well of course katsclown, the pouty face on ICA was one of self-pity today.

As a former member of the print media, I so want to defend the press and its job of reporting the news. But I won't waste my time.

However, I do disagree when the judge wants to blame the media for the fact ICA might not get a fair trial. The blame also goes to the defense who first asks for a change of venue for jury selection and then becomes readily available for every media outlet that wants an interview. Just this past week, we witnessed JB on In Session in an interview that spanned a couple of days.

JB may not have answered direct questions about the case, but just his appearance alone, talking about his own involvement calls attention to this case in advance of the trial.

The defense and ICA can not have it both ways. They can not complain or fret about the press coverage and yet willingly participate in pre-trial coverage. jmo

Totally, 100% agree.

 

[LambChop]

That's my point- if he is concerned about excessive coverage of this case then he should include JB ... he was irritated about the fact that local media have all accumulated Legal Analysts ( Sheaffer, NeJame and Judge Eaton) but lets slide all the defense team appearances on any local/national outlet they can get onto.

I got the impression that basically the judge was saying if the shoe fits, wear it regarding speaking with the media. It was the media attorney who mentioned KC's family being involved with the media. JB was very laid back today so I think he understood the judge meant everyone who has ever talked to the media, including and especially Ms. LKB. I would not be surprised if JP did not watch the 48 Hour program. The press needs to backoff. jmo

 

[Softail]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...-trial-hearing-media-20110502,0,2843017.story

Robin Smythe, general manager of Central Florida News 13, said Monday, "We are intending to" appeal Perry's order, but said she does not fear it will cause a delay in the start of the trial next week.

This from the news thread!

UGH! This makes me so mad! :maddening::maddening:

Any media who refuses to sign the agreement needs to build a bridge and GET OVER IT! Did they not hear Anything Judge Perry had to say this morning? :banghead:

This better not cause a delay!!! :furious: :furious:

It isn't like he is keeping them out, just be quiet until Monday morning!

I hope the Appellate Court also :denied: :denied: