There may be some sympathy simply as a human response to seeing another human in distress, but such sympathy has very little bearing on the jury's opinion on the primary question of her participation in the conspiracy. Studies on jury behavior show that the more important consideration is whether a jury LIKES a defendant and it is difficult to see how this particular expression of emotion can move the needle on likeability given how extraordinary the evidence is of Donna's mean, vile, vengeful personality. The jury could have some sense of pity as to her plight, but it is going to be very hard to kindle any affinity for her under these circumstances. If there was ANY evidence of Donna having respect or appreciation for Dan or any kindness or sympathy expressed to his parents it would be different. Her attorney's emphatic statements of value and sympathy for "Danny" simply emphasize the complete lack of anything of the sort on the part of Donna Adelson.
Yes, judge sure is pissed.
Yes, he's on the stand right now.He was the lead detective, right? TIA!
According to the Miami Herald, all of her friends have abandoned her (and the family):
looks like not Wendi time
I'm wondering this also! Hopefully one of our sleuths here will know.
