Retrial for Sentencing of Jodi Arias - Day 20

[04009margaret]

Be prepared for poor Travis to be portrayed as a depraved sex obsessed paedophile & JA had no option but to be rid of this demon..........
BK:= Judge just took the bench & called another case WTH?

 

[Hope4More]

JM can't cross Geffner until he's finished on direct. He isn't finished until he lies about porn, which is entirely unrelated to actual mitigation. He can't lie about porn until an expert who refuses to be named or filmed lies about porn on the HD.

That's how twisted this has become.

 

[LambChop]

I hope we get some clarity today as to why we are stopping midway through Geffner to bring in Sue. Like maybe a nice explanation to the jurors who must be totally confused as we are (jurors don't hear from Judge outside of court, do they?)

I'm guessing at this but I think Geffner can't talk about the porn until it is established that there was porn on his computer and that is why there is a delay in finishing up his testimony. jmo

 

[oceanblueeyes]

I don't know if this is ok--if not please let me know. But maybe seeing the statement JSS made regarding the "potential damage" in full form might bring more clarity... per BK reporting-

"Judge Stephens: This matter is before the Supreme Court. My concern is that if I release the transcripts, potential damage cannot be undone. Since the response was filed yesterday, I believe the Supreme Court should be given time to review and decide. This court asked that the transcripts of the sealed testimony be prepared so there will be no delay once there is an order. However, because the Supreme Court has had this issue only since Monday and because this issue is so important and can affect the outcome of this case, it is inappropriate to release them. If the Supreme Court does not rule on the stay by next Friday, Jan. 16, the judge will hear additional argument at 8:30 am"

FWIW IMO MOO, etc, this statement by JSS indicates to me that she herself believes that JA should be allowed to testify in secret despite what the COA has said--really believe at this point that she very well may have ignored or defied the COA ruling (and to a certain degree allowed the DT time to appeal to the ASC) because she disagreed with COA findings.

It sounds to me like JSS wants this ruling first hoping they rule in her favor and against the first COA ruling.

And this is why she has delayed releasing the transcripts. She knew all along KN was going to a higher court. Yet she let him take weeks to do it.

Imo, this is about JSS and saving face. Imo, the State Court will not side with JSS on this issue.

Why she continues to coddle this particular murderer is quite puzzling.

 

[Mindmatters]

I am confused--not that this isn't a "normal" condition for those following this insane, purely mind boggling, KGB'ish trial.

But if Sue is testifying today, and the jury has not been kicked to the curb once again, that can only mean one thing--the Porn issue somewhere along the way (outside of the public eye) must have been resolved in favor of JA and is going to come in as a mitigator, right?????

 

[tandt]

Are we sure Sue has something to do with computers?

 

[Amster]

I like how that works.

JSKS gives JA/LKN cover, and they give her cover.

Exactly....Sherry wants a mistrial as bad as JA does.

 

[NashBridges2]

Are we sure Sue has something to do with computers?

Yes. He's Brian Neimesters whipping boy.

 

[mydirtysecret]

I am confused--not that this isn't a "normal" condition for those following this insane, purely mind boggling, KGB'ish trial.

But if Sue is testifying today, and the jury has not been kicked to the curb once again, that can only mean one thing--the Porn issue somewhere along the way (outside of the public eye) must have been resolved in favor of JA and is going to come in as a mitigator, right?????

I can only guess like you in the exact manner, that yes in sealed secret sidebars they ruled the porn admissible. Maybe even the pedo letters too. Who knows? Because. Secret Stephens makes it so

 

[Nosey Parker]

I am confused--not that this isn't a "normal" condition for those following this insane, purely mind boggling, KGB'ish trial.

But if Sue is testifying today, and the jury has not been kicked to the curb once again, that can only mean one thing--the Porn issue somewhere along the way (outside of the public eye) must have been resolved in favor of JA and is going to come in as a mitigator, right?????

I don't know. I give up. :truce:

All I know is, Arizona is taking one huge step back into the past with this secrecy. I predict every defendant and every witness in every trial is going to try this shenanigan from now on. Very bad move!!

 

[dog.gone.cute]

Exactly....Sherry wants a mistrial as bad as JA does.

Yep ... and IMO, they will get what they both want as this re-trial is a joke !

:gaah:

 

[AZlawyer]

Michael Kiefer ‏@michaelbkiefer 1m1 minute ago
Back in #JodiArias courtroom, waiting for the show to resume.

Jen's Trial Diaries ‏@TrialDiariesJ 1m1 minute ago Phoenix, AZ
OK the defense witness looks like an Amish guy from the reality show "Amish Mafia" LOL! He must be undercover #jodiarias #3tvarias

FBI employee in fake beard is my official guess.

 

[NashBridges2]

FBI employee in fake beard is my official guess.

Normally I'd agree with you but I highly doubt any FBI agent is willing to get involved in this *****show LOL

 

[Truth Detector]

If this goes to jury deliberations (big IF there), I predict LWOP. I think the jury will negotiate b/c some will say it was too much of a circus to know anything for truth. And maybe that's the ultimate goal-- remember 'Chicago'? It's all about razzle, dazzle. Worked for CA.

And speaking of CA, someone mentioned her above regarding abuse. I'll hand it to her-- she had no reservations having those words come out in open court for everyone to hear. I know SHE didn't say them herself, but still....

I'm scared that people like CA and JA exist in this world.

BBM

And I'm scared that society won't execute them, thereby ensuring more murder victims.

 

[sumbunny]

How is JSS allowing a gov't employee to go against his employers regulations? Wouldn't it be illegal?

 

[hindsight2020]

MaryEllen Resendez ‏@maryellenabc15 24s24 seconds ago
#TravisAlexander family is now in court along with former #JodiArias juror who has been following death penalty retrial #abc15

MaryEllen Resendez ‏@maryellenabc15 2m2 minutes ago
#JodiArias now in court -- wearing black. #abc15

Jen's Trial Diaries ‏@TrialDiariesJ 3m3 minutes ago Phoenix, AZ
Maria has arrived. #jodiarias

Jen's Trial Diaries ‏@TrialDiariesJ 5m5 minutes ago Phoenix, AZ
Juan is here in a black suit and lime green tie with navy stripes #JuansTieReport #jodiarias #3tvarias

 

[AZlawyer]

Normally I'd agree with you but I highly doubt any FBI agent is willing to get involved in this *****show LOL

The one I'm thinking of only recently joined and I don't think would qualify as an "agent." They don't call all the employees agents, do they? I don't really know.

 

[04009margaret]

BK:- Martinez is arguing. Hard to hear him. ... Nothing in the registry indicates that TA made visits to porn sites as they allege. Right now, we're not arguing the porn; we're just contesting the misconduct allegation. Regarding whether there were any keystrokes by TA for certain terms, ... we went to a lot of these and just clicked on it. It seems to the state that there isn't anything this person can offer.

 

[Hez]

I can only guess like you in the exact manner, that yes in sealed secret sidebars they ruled the porn admissible. Maybe even the pedo letters too. Who knows? Because. Secret Stephens makes it so

I thought this was all tied up with the prosecutorial misconduct motion, which hasn't been ruled on yet? This is so confusing. :facepalm:

 

[NashBridges2]

The one I'm thinking of only recently joined and I don't think would qualify as an "agent." They don't call all the employees agents, do they? I don't really know.

They do on TV. Everything I see on TV is real right? LOL