Retrial for Sentencing of Jodi Arias - Day 21

[Hatfield]

I guess I was overly optimistic when I heard there would be a ruling on taking DP off the table/Prosecutorial Misconduct. I expected either the trial to end today (ruling in favor of the DT's motion/s) or for it to continue (ruling in favor of the State), not some amalgamation thereof. So disappointed that the judge has allowed the mitigation/sentencing phase to become something other than a sentencing phase--if I understand correctly these issues are related to the guilt phase and should be addressed through appeals, right????

I cannot imagine what the jury is thinking about this testimony--they have to be very confused at this point. This trial is scrambling my brain SMH. Honestly, I am so over all of this.

I am really disappointed. Especially with allowing the DT to go so far towards appeal issues that have nothing to do with mitigation.

I seem to recall judges in other cases that would stop testimony if the attorneys stray off topic as to the purpose of what they are trying to accomplish. That never happens here in this phase and I am extremely disappointed.

-no Transcript
-no ruling on DP
-other witnesses not allowed to have Juan cross them and we go to brand new witnesses
-other witnesses not done yet and we have new witnesses
-jury questions not allowed yet on these other witnesses

What is going on? There needs to be some control back in this courtroom and fast. There is mass confusion and the jurors must be totally lost by now.

 

[geevee]

Katie Conner ‏@KatieJConner · 25s26 seconds ago
Det. Flores: I did not know what a write blocker was at the time when I checked out evidence #JodiArias #TravisAlexander #abc15
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Why would he? He's not a forensics guy.

 

[G&AMom]

Maybe JSS said she couldn't see the relevance of all this to posecutorial misconduct, so now Wilmott is attempting to show why? So confused by all of this.

IIRC, JSS said she would rule about various motions "by Monday." I don't remember if she gave a time, but I guess she has until 4:30 to rule and have it still be Monday.

 

[bsk]

I'm changing my mind.

Because this testimony clearly points to DT attempting to prove prosecutorial misconduct -- I don't think it has any other obvious relevance -- JSKS hasn't yet decided how she'll rule on the motion.

But if that's the case, why is she doing it in front of the jury? It doesn't make sense, unless DT is just fishing because they doesn't have any more witnesses but want to waste time.

 

[dog.gone.cute]

From WAT:


Wild About Trial @WildAboutTrial · 5m 5 minutes ago

#jodiarias is wide-eyed looking at Flores as he calmly responds to Willmott.




Wild About Trial @WildAboutTrial · 3m 3 minutes ago

Willmott's tone is condescending and painful. #jodiarias


Wild About Trial @WildAboutTrial · 3m 3 minutes ago

She wants that Law & Order moment so bad, y'all. #jodiarias


Wild About Trial @WildAboutTrial · 2m 2 minutes ago

Willmott chastising DF bc he can't remember what forensic exp he might have tried to call re evidence.

No fog allowed for Flores. #jodiarias

 

[geevee]

Michael Kiefer ‏@michaelbkiefer · 1m1 minute ago
Willmott gets to point where Flores provided a cord to defense attorneys in 2009 to power up Alexander computer. Says he did not turn it on.

 

[Love Never Fails]

So JSS didn't rule on dp. Surprise? Not even! Same old same old. She needs help making any decision. Wow

 

[5bigfish5]

Seems like we have heard all this before, but the jury has not. Maybe "" is coming in?

 

[MeeBee]

But why in front of the jury? They don't have anything to do with deciding the motion....unless....Sherry has decided to ask them what they think she should do? :facepalm:

Judge said she's allowing the defense to present this stuff now because it didn't come up before. Like hope said, she's righting any perceived wrongs.

 

[geevee]

Michael Kiefer ‏@michaelbkiefer · 34s35 seconds ago
Flores says Juan Martinez was off to the side taking notes as defense attorneys examined Alexander computer in 2009. #jodiarias

Katie Conner ‏@KatieJConner · 16s17 seconds ago
Another sidebar #JodiArias. Flores still on stand #TravisAlxander #abc15

 

[Kamille]

I'm changing my mind.

Because this testimony clearly points to DT attempting to prove prosecutorial misconduct -- I don't think it has any other obvious relevance -- JSKS hasn't yet decided how she'll rule on the motion.

But why in front of the jury when the jury wasn't involved in the hearing regarding prosecutorial misconduct?

I'm so confused. :scared:

 

[ILikeToBendPages]

A recess already?

 

[mydirtysecret]

I wasn't worried till now. I am preparing myself for the trial to end today

 

[NashBridges2]

Juan will straighten this all up?

1)when you touched the computer with a pen, had you heard Jodis 8th version of what happened where she suddenly accused him of being addicted to so you thought you better hid it all?

2)does on a lap top change the fact that she admitted on the stand that she killed him

3) is "he looked at " a new defense for 1st degree murder

 

[geevee]

Michael Kiefer ‏@michaelbkiefer · 23s23 seconds ago
After a sidebar requested by Willmott, Judge Stephens calls for a 20-minute recess and excuses the jury.
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Smoke 'em is ya got 'em.

 

[Nali87]

Whatever JW. You can huff and puff all you want, fact remains that back in 2009 no one gave a damn about . And all this BS and outrage because maybe itunes was updated automatically? Get real!

 

[geevee]

Katie Conner ‏@KatieJConner · 35s36 seconds ago
Judge excuses jury for recess but Willmott continues questioning Flores about the computer #JodiArias #TravisAlexander #abc15

 

[Kamille]

Maybe JSS wanted more testimony on the record before she makes or released her decision?

But they already knew they had a witness lined up for today. Was it always going to be Detective Flores?

 

[dog.gone.cute]

I'm changing my mind.

Because this testimony clearly points to DT attempting to prove prosecutorial misconduct --

I don't think it has any other obvious relevance --

JSKS hasn't yet decided how she'll rule on the motion.

BBM: BINGO ! Exactly !

JMO and a BIG MOO ... but I think that JSS is going to grant the DP off the table motion.

:gaah: And you can "mark my words" !

 

[pinkandgreenmom]

Michael Kiefer ‏@michaelbkiefer · 23s23 seconds ago
After a sidebar requested by Willmott, Judge Stephens calls for a 20-minute recess and excuses the jury.
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Smoke 'em is ya got 'em.

:facepalm: Willmott, this judge, this trial, all one big :facepalm: