GUILTY MI - Jane Bashara, 56, dies in contract killing, Grosse Pointe Park, 25 Jan 2012 #4

[Bravo]

Gina Damron @ginadamron · 4m 4 minutes ago

Prospective juror excused after saying she couldn't be fair and impartial. "He’s already in jail so he’s guilty of something," she said

 

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Gina Damron @ginadamron · 19m 19 minutes ago

Judge Evans said she is not going to seat 18 jurors now. Instead she will seat 16. There are 16 people left, so the jury is seated

 

[Chelly]

Ummm yeah....Judge needs to stop conversing with him like this, IMO.
It is unprofessional, Detroit/Wayne Co. gets enough negs without our courts looking casual too.

It is inappropriate.

 

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Gina Damron @ginadamron · 19m 19 minutes ago

Evans said the jurors will be transported to the court by van each day.

 

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Hank Winchester @HankLocal4 · 13m 13 minutes ago

BREAKING: #BobBashara jury seated. 11 men, 5 women

 

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And there we have it. Now on to Justice for Jane and those who loved her.

 

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Local 4 WDIV Detroit @Local4News · 3m 3 minutes ago

#BobBashara trial opening statements will begin Tuesday morning. We will live stream them

 

[Darkman00]

Gina Damron@ginadamron · 2h2 hours ago

One prospective juror said: "One question your honor, four weeks on this bench?" Courtroom erupted in laughter.


Gina Damron@ginadamron · 2h2 hours ago

The judge said the trial will go each day, Monday through Thursday.


Gina Damron@ginadamron · 2h2 hours ago

Judge Evans said this case us going to take "a good four weeks." She is asking each juror if they can participate for that length of time.

 

[HauntsForHope]

I'm so disappointed that there is no live coverage of the trial.... I was looking forward to it.

 

[Darkman00]

Gina Damron@ginadamron · 3s4 seconds ago

"We don't need his testimony," Lindsey said.

Gina Damron@ginadamron · 2m2 minutes ago

"We will not renegotiate his plea," she said.


Gina Damron@ginadamron · 3m3 minutes ago

Assistant Wayne County prosecutor Lisa Lindsey said: "Mr. Gentz has been convinced by jailhouse lawyers that he is a star witness."


Gina Damron@ginadamron · 3m3 minutes ago

Gentz's attorney said his client won't testify unless his plea agreement is reworked.

Gina Damron@ginadamron · 6m6 minutes ago

Gentz just arrived in the courtroom.


Gina Damron@ginadamron · 7m7 minutes ago

In court now for Joseph Gentz's hearing before Wayne County Circuit Judge Vonda Evans.

 

[daisydomino]

So Gentz will not testify.

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/joe-gentz-will-not-testify-in-bob-bashara-murder-trial/29055064

Joe Gentz appeared in court Friday where it was decided he will not testify. He is in prison for second-degree murder after saying he killed Jane on Bob Bashara's orders.

 

[colette]

I'm so disappointed that there is no live coverage of the trial.... I was looking forward to it.

ClickOnDetroit.com will livestream the opening statements.

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/joe-gentz-will-not-testify-in-bob-bashara-murder-trial/29055064

 

[Darkman00]

Hank Winchester @HankLocal4 · 13m 13 minutes ago

Judge to Bob Bashara: "My Bashara your hair is sticking up a bit in the back" no comment about his suit yet today

Hank Winchester‏@HankLocal4 Oct 9

The judge is right.



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[daisydomino]

More on Joe Gentz backing out:
http://www.macombdaily.com/general-...es-backing-out-of-testifying-at-bashara-trial

Judge Vonda Evans asked Gentz if he understood that if he doesn’t testify, prosecutors could seek to reinstate a first-degree murder charge, which carries an automatic penalty of life in prison without parole.

“Yes, ma’am,” Gentz said, later saying, “I understand that.”

Evans asked if he planned to testify.

“No, ma’am,” Gentz said.

 

[Snoopster]

Hoping for a fair trial and justice for Jane!

 

[Woe.be.gone]

Hank Winchester @HankLocal4 · 13m 13 minutes ago

BREAKING: #BobBashara jury seated. 11 men, 5 women

What is the ratio of the twelve? Has that been determined yet? Can't recall the procedure as to how the twelve are selected versus their alternates.

I'm not going to stereotype (fighting the urge to do so). There are lots of men who find it disgusting when a husband murders their wife, the mother of their nearly grown children, thus robbing her of the fruits of her labor so he can gain financial freedom and in order to fulfill his extreme (imo) sexual desires. I have to believe that most men will find BB's decision to hire a hit man to end his wife's life a serious crime.

 

[Woe.be.gone]

What does "My Bashara" mean? Say what?
Who gives a blank what his hair is doing anyway? Really weird imo.

 

[Woe.be.gone]

Does JG have to testify for the Prosecution?

It's hard to imagine what G would say in defense of bb. Now, we're expected to believe JG did the evil deed on his own? Is that how they were hoping to twist the story? And, if he admits bb wasn't involved or present, JG keeps 2nd degree murder charge. But, if he doesn't admit whatever the defense is after, he'll be upped to 1st degree charges?
Oh, that seems fair. :gaah:

 

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Gentz refuses to testify

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/ne...t-bashara-murder-trial-joseph-gentz/17027893/

 

[Bravo]

Oops I see it was already posted. So 11 a.m. Tuesday it is.