GUILTY SC - Nine killed in Emanuel AME Church shooting, Charleston, 2015; Dylann Roof GUILTY #3

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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 20m20 minutes ago
Felicia says Tywanza had written and printed more than 200 poems. She says she has the first edition. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 19m19 minutes ago
"He has enough poems and readings in [his bedroom] for me to read for the rest of my life," Felicia says. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 20m20 minutes ago
"He has enough poems for me to read for the rest of my life," Felicia says. "He was so complete." #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 18m18 minutes ago
Felicia says Tywanza said his poetry was "his gift from God," and he wanted to use it. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 11m11 minutes ago
Felicia recalls how he interacted with Felicia's granddaughter who lived with them. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 11m11 minutes ago
Felicia says the last text from Tywanza was "Mom are we having bible study?" #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 10m10 minutes ago
Felicia says he sat right next to Felicia and his niece. Says she loved her uncle. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 10m10 minutes ago
Felicia says Tywanza wanted a wife and kids. She says she was looking forward to seeing him have kids. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 10m10 minutes ago
"I was looking forward to seeing him have kids," Felicia Sanders says of her son. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 9m9 minutes ago
"Tywanza was about to leave the nest again to go to school for audio engineering," she says. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 9m9 minutes ago
Felicia says Tywanza wanted to go to school to be an entertainment attorney. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 9m9 minutes ago
"He got accepted to @FullSail University in Orlando," Felicia Sanders says of Tywanza. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 8m8 minutes ago
Felicia says one of the hardest days was hearing from the University where Tywanza got accepted. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 9m9 minutes ago
"One of the hardest days was when [@FullSail] called," Felicia Sanders testifies. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 9m9 minutes ago
She says the school called asking where Tywanza was and why he didn't show up to class. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 9m9 minutes ago
"He died. He can't come," Felicia told the person on the phone. She says that was one of the hardest days. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 8m8 minutes ago
Gov't moves to admit a Valentine's Day card. Roof objects. Judge overrules the objection. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 8m8 minutes ago
A Valentine's Day card is now shown to jury. Felicia reads the handwritten portion of the card for the court. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 7m7 minutes ago
A Christmas card from Tywanza to his mom promises her that they'll be on TV one day. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 6m6 minutes ago
I just didn't know we were going to be on TV like this, Felicia Sanders testifies. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 4m4 minutes ago
Felicia says she taught her kids that the Bible meant, "Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth". #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 10m10 minutes ago
Prosecution has no further questions for Felicia. No cross examination. Felicia Sanders steps down. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 4m4 minutes ago
BREAKING: "Your honor, the Government rests." Prosecution wraps case in penalty phase of #DylannRoof's federal trial. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 4m4 minutes ago
"Your honor, the government rests," prosecutor tells Judge Gergel. Court takes morning break now. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #BREAKING
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 10m10 minutes ago
Jury steps out of room for mid morning break. Judge asks if #DylannRoof would like to speak. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 11m11 minutes ago
The jury steps out. #DylannRoof rises after talking to David Bruck, his standby attorney. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 11m11 minutes ago
#DylannRoof asks for a 30-minute recess. Judge agrees. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 10m10 minutes ago
Roof asks for a 30 minute recess. Judge says court will be back in session at 11:45 a.m. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 9m9 minutes ago
In the past, Roof has said he won't present anything during his penalty phase. We'll find out for sure soon. @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof
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Federal prosecutors rest case in penalty phase of Dylann Roof hate crimes trial

"...Closing arguments are expected Tuesday morning. Then, the jury will be asked to decide whether the 22-year-old white supremacist should receive the death penalty or life in prison for his crimes....

Roof has said he doesn't plan to call any witnesses once prosecutors finish presenting their case. He hasn't cross-examined any witnesses but has indicated he will give a closing argument. In his three-minute opening statement, he told jurors he isn't mentally ill."

http://www.postandcourier.com/churc...cle_756f914c-d615-11e6-937d-2f583e2d05fc.html
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Chad K. Mills Retweeted
Shealy Reibold ‏@ShealyReibold 16m16 minutes ago
Shealy Reibold Retweeted Chad K. Mills
Will Roof present any mitigation evidence? Do nothing? Gonna be interesting.

[video=twitter;818491073739837441]https://twitter.com/ChadKMills/status/818491073739837441[/video]
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Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 4m4 minutes ago
The judge is back on the bench. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Roof stands to address Judge Gergel. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Roof mentions a motion involving aggravating factors. Gergel tells him to address during charge conference. @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Roof persists. Now, Gergel takes a look at it. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
"I deny that motion," Judge Gergel tells him. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

The Post and Courier Retweeted
Abigail Darlington ‏@A_Big_Gail 3m3 minutes ago
#DylannRoof has a motion about the aggravating factors in the case. Judge denies the motion. Roof doesn't have anything else to present.

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
Gergel asks Roof to come to the podium to talk about testifying in his penalty phase. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
"If you elect to testify, you will, of course, take the witness stand and be subject to cross-examination," Gergel instructs. #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
#BREAKING: "I do not wish to testify," Roof tells Judge Gergel. He will not testify in his penalty phase. @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

The Post and Courier Retweeted
Abigail Darlington ‏@A_Big_Gail 2m2 minutes ago
Judge tells #DylannRoof has a right not to testify. Roof said "I do not wish to testify," & he will not call any witnesses in defense.

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
#BREAKING: "I do not wish to testify," Roof tells Judge Gergel. He will not testify in his penalty phase. @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
"No," he responds, when Gergel asks him if he plans to call any witnesses. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof
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Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 4m4 minutes ago
Now, the jury is brought back in. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
"The defense rests," #DylannRoof confirms with the jury now back in the room. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #BREAKING

The Post and Courier Retweeted
Abigail Darlington ‏@A_Big_Gail 7m7 minutes ago
This means #DylannRoof, facing the death sentence, has made no attempt to persuade the jury that he deserves to live. #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
Judge Gergel is sending the jury home. He tells them they can eat the court-provided lunch if they desire. @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof
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Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1m1 minute ago
"Okay, let's be seated," Gergel says. The judge now looks down at his typed up draft of the charge. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
"I need to consider, you know, any objections you have to this second charge," Gergel says. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
"I received a request from Mr. Roof," Gergel says. He's asked for standby counsel's assistance in objections. @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
They'll be allowed to help him during this upcoming charge conference. Roof has authorized their help. @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

The Post and Courier Retweeted
Abigail Darlington ‏@A_Big_Gail 3m3 minutes ago
#DylannRoof requested his standby counsel be able to argue for him in court during the charge conference. #RoofTrial

The Post and Courier Retweeted
Abigail Darlington ‏@A_Big_Gail 3m3 minutes ago
Judge grants request. #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Judge Gergel asks for parties to help him schedule that conference and closing arguments. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
The court is on break until 2 PM. The charge conference will happen then. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
#BREAKING: Court to approve a final charge in the penalty phase of the #RoofTrial at 2 PM today. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 4m4 minutes ago
Court in recess until 2 p.m. when a charge conference will take place. #DylannRoof will be assisted by standby counsel. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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Roof accomplished what he wanted by going pro se- stopping his lawyer, Bruck, from bringing in his mental state, IMO.

Suicide by jury??? :thinking:

 

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Killers facing death penalty rarely want to admit mental illness

"Dr. Xavier Amador, one of the nation’s most renowned forensic psychiatrists, sat at his computer one day last week and called up the racist manifesto attributed to Dylann Roof. He began to read it again.

First, the accused Emanuel AME Church killer wrote that he didn’t grow up in a racist home or environment. Okay, Amador noted, no history of violent racial influences.

Roof went on: “The event that truly awakened me was the Trayvon Martin case.”

The event. Amador underscored the singular. One thing.

Roof described searching online for more about Martin, a black teenager gunned down by a community watchman in Florida. Then he searched “black on white crime.”
“I have never been the same since that day,” Roof typed.

Tucked in those clear, crisp words, Amador saw the classic germination of a paranoid schizophrenic’s delusion, in this case one that might have led a young man barely out of his teens to grip fervently to a new and violent white supremacist ideology. The 2,440-word online manifesto, which Roof apparently last updated just hours before police say he walked into a Bible study and gunned down nine worshipers in 2015, appears to detail a derailment into delusion...

Amador isn't involved in Roof's case. But he noted that the 22-year-old now on trial for his life didn’t appear to ponder and research these new racist views. He clung to them suddenly, seemingly in mere minutes.

“It screams delusion,” Amador said. “He looks at a couple of web pages, and the whole world makes sense to him.”

What is a delusion? A fixed, false belief typically held despite all contradictory evidence..."
http://www.postandcourier.com/churc...cle_003fe382-b8b4-11e6-a590-07696c594719.html
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I am still surprised that the defendant (I'm not calling him by name) didn't call his parents or an aunt/uncle/grandparent/friend to say what a sweet little boy he was or if he was a Boy Scout or some nice little story about him. He either knows there won't be a good story, or he is estranged from them or he just doesn't give a damm. Dunno.

 

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Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
Looks like the charge conference is about to begin. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
Judge Richard Gergel takes the bench for the charge conference. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
He wants to hear any objections to his second draft of the charge. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2m2 minutes ago
Gergel will first hear objections from the prosecution regarding the charge. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
It's the government's turn to object first. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 10s11 seconds ago
There are some questions about the use of the word "evidence." Gergel says, technically, there's no evidence in penalty phase. #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 9m9 minutes ago
"The jury is going to consider Mr. Roof's argument," David Bruck adds. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 8m8 minutes ago
Juries are typically told not to consider opening statements or closing arguments as evidence. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 6m6 minutes ago
Govt feels jury IS going to consider #DylannRoof's info during opening statements/closing arguments during deliberation. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 7m7 minutes ago
Prior tweet: Prosecution says that a concern of theirs. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 7m7 minutes ago
"Your honor, a pro se defendant" still stands in the role of an attorney, the gov't argues in response. @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 7m7 minutes ago
Gov't says #DylannRoof had the opportunity to present mitigating information but chose not to. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 5m5 minutes ago
Gergel says he will omit the portion that deals with "evidence." #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 5m5 minutes ago
"There's nothing were going to do or say to change that," Gergel says about the jury considering those arguments. #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 4m4 minutes ago
Prosecutor says the jury shouldn't be told upfront that they don't have to be unanimous. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 4m4 minutes ago
Gergel addresses prosecution saying if jury isn't unanimous, #DylannRoof will get life in prison without parole. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
If they aren't unanimous, Roof will get life without the possibility of release, Gergel explains. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

The Post and Courier Retweeted
Abigail Darlington ‏@A_Big_Gail 4m4 minutes ago
Unanimity is not required in this case - but if they don't reach a unanimous decision on death sentence, it means #DylannRoof will get life.

The Post and Courier Retweeted
Glenn Smith ‏@glennsmith5 2m2 minutes ago
Glenn Smith Retweeted Abigail Darlington
Here is the applicable decision they are discussing that sets the stage https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/97-9361.ZD.html …

JONES V. UNITED STATES (97-9361) 527 U.S. 373 (1999)

"...The Federal Death Penalty Act of 1994 (FDPA), 18 U.S.C. § 3591—3598 (1994 ed. and Supp. III), establishes a complex regime applicable when the Government seeks the ultimate penalty for a defendant found guilty of an offense potentially punishable by death. This case is pathmarking, for it is the first application of the FDPA. Two questions, as I comprehend petitioner’s core objections, warrant prime attention.

First, when Congress specifies only two sentencing options for an offense, death or life without possibility of release, must the jury be told exactly that? Or, can a death decision stand despite misleading trial court “lesser sentence” instructions, specifically, instructions open to the construction that lack of a unanimous jury vote for either life or death would allow the judge to impose a sentence less severe than life in prison? Second, when the jury is unable to agree on a unanimous recommendation in a case in which death or life without possibility of release are the only sentencing options, must the judge then impose the life sentence? Or, is the judge required or permitted to impanel a second jury to make the life or death decision?

The Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit confronted these two questions and resolved both for the prosecution..."

https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/97-9361.ZD.html

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 4m4 minutes ago
Prosecution doesn't want the judge to tell the jury up front about unanimous sentence/or "hung" decision. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
Judge Gergel says if he doesn't explain that non-unanimity is an option, jurors might fear non-unanimity will create a retrial. #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1m1 minute ago
David Bruck says jury will assume a retrial will be need scheduled (like Slager), unless they're unanimous. @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 53s53 seconds ago
"That's not true!" he argues. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
Judge Gergel says it's up to jurors to decide which mitigating factors are important or not. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
"I'm just trying to be a neutral party here," Judge Gergel says. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof
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Judge Gergel:

Link: https://o.twimg.com/2/proxy.jpg?t=H...s=W_6a9pPSZ0kmXlgRZpU12vghDRStcs0Tew8nePrL89g
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Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 24s24 seconds ago
Now, it's David Bruck's turn to raise objections to the charge. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1m1 minute ago
David Bruck explains how the original federal death penalty statute was written. Goes through brief history. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2m2 minutes ago
Bruck feels the jury will take the responsibility seriously and try to come up with an unanimous decision. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
Bruck says if the jury isn't properly instructed about options upfront, it'll fail the victims, community, etc. #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2m2 minutes ago
Prosecution says no judge has ever told jury beforehand about non-unanimity, and what could happen. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Prosecutor Richard Burns says the worry of a mistrial will drive them to debate and come up w/ a unanimous decision. #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Roof stands up. He sounds frustrated. "How will they know?" he asks. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
"You don't tell the jury about consequences," Burns says in response to Gergel. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
Bruck references motion he filed last night. "I want to congratulate you for getting it before midnight," Gergel responds. #RoofTrial @wis10

Chad K. Mills Retweeted
Chad Perry Tate ‏@ChadPerryTate1 4m4 minutes ago
Chad Perry Tate Retweeted Chad K. Mills
Defense is wanting to know "How will they know?" Neither side is backing down in the argument over non-unanimity. #RoofTrial

[video=twitter;818545294833025025]https://twitter.com/ChadKMills/status/818545294833025025[/video]

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 42s43 seconds ago
Bruck is now talking about language in the charge as it relates to invoking the death penalty. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 58s58 seconds ago
Gergel says he's going to back and read the charge to look at the objections prosecution/defense brought up. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 39s39 seconds ago
"I think this is a very fair, very capable jury," Judge Gergel reminds the parties. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2m2 minutes ago
Gergel says he has no problem adding language to the charge. Says he's confident the jury can handle the wording. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
"I don't know what the views of the family victims are," Gergel says. Bruck raises point about their views on death. #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 31s32 seconds ago
Bruck says he submitted a number of other non-statutory mitigating factors. He thinks they should be included. @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Nonstatutory Mitigating Factors

http://nccriminallaw.sog.unc.edu/nonstatutory-mitigating-factors/

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 17s17 seconds ago
Bruck seems to be wrapping up his objections. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2m2 minutes ago
David Bruck is reviewing some of the objections he listed on a piece of paper. Appears to be wrapping up. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
"The defendant has filed a closing argument motion," Bruck says. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 4m4 minutes ago
David Bruck says #DylannRoof has filed a closing argument motion. Gergel doesn't understand why it's sealed. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
It was filed under seal. Gergel instruct the clerk to unseal it. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 5m5 minutes ago
Gergel makes motion to unseal the motion. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 4m4 minutes ago
Gergel orders clerk to unseal the motion filed by #DylannRoof. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
All the other defense motions on instructions will also be unsealed. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2m2 minutes ago
Defense has filed a motion regarding closing arguments. Evidently it's more than 100 pages - according to Govt. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1m1 minute ago
"Hundred-plus page addendum" is hot the gov't describes the defense's motion on closing arguments. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof
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Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1m1 minute ago
Prosecutor Jay Richardson will make the closing argument for the government. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
"Can't even mention the word 'Hitler!'" Richardson argues against motion. "We can't describe what he does w/o a reference to the symbology."

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1m1 minute ago
Richardson says Roof even loaded 88 bullets, because it symbolizes "Heil Hitler." #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1m1 minute ago
Prosecutor Richardson says, at the defense's own admission, this trial is about who Roof is. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 44s44 seconds ago
"I wouldn't spend much time talking about it if I were you," Gergel warns the prosecutor. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
"You've got plenty of material [in the evidence department]," Gergel tells Prosecutor Richardson. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 7m7 minutes ago
Gergel tells prosecution they have plenty of material #DylannRoof has written. They don't need to go into more detail. #chsnews #RoofTrial

The Post and Courier Retweeted
Glenn Smith ‏@glennsmith5 4m4 minutes ago
Prosecutors concerned about Roof veering outside #RoofTrial record to discuss his views. "I'll be listening," the judge replies.

The Post and Courier Retweeted
Abigail Darlington ‏@A_Big_Gail 10m10 minutes ago
Judge Gergel told prosecutors to characterize actions, views of #DylannRoof & what motivated this crime - but to avoid "who he is" as person

The Post and Courier Retweeted
Abigail Darlington ‏@A_Big_Gail 8m8 minutes ago
Richardson argues #DylannRoof does have "heart of hate," an appropriate thing to say based on his racist writings. #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Apparently, based on Richardson's comments, it seems Roof will give some kind of closing argument. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Richardson says he won't mention the number '8' in his closing argument. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Or, more specifically, the number 88. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
We should learn more about these topics once documents are unsealed soon. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
Gergel dismisses one of the proposed mitigating factors as a "backdoor to mental health evidence." #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
"Any other matters to come before the court?" Gergel asks. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3m3 minutes ago
David Bruck says #DylannRoof has concern for when judge will take up issue about competency evaluation. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
Roof stands. Gergel talks about releasing Roof's mental health materials after verdict. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
"There's a strong public interest," says Gergel, who says he'll make the final decision. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3m3 minutes ago
"I will make the final decision. There is a strong public interest." Gergel tells Roof. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3m3 minutes ago
Gergel tells #DylannRoof parts of the evaluation will be redacted. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1m1 minute ago
"It's going to be a little bit of a tedious process," Gergel warns. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3m3 minutes ago
"Fairly soon after a verdict is rendered in this case," Gergel says parts of the documents will be unsealed. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1m1 minute ago
Gergel says he'll ask for objections to releasing that information not long after a verdict is rendered. @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 38s39 seconds ago
Roof asks if it'll be done in court or through writing. "I don't think it'd be very practical to do it in court," Gergel says. #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3m3 minutes ago
Roof asks if this process will be done in court. Gergel says it will most likely be done in writing. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2m2 minutes ago
#DylannRoof's standby counsel makes motion to file a document to call non-mental health witnesses. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Finally, a motion from David Bruck. It isn't signed by Roof. "Mr. Bruck, this is not proper," Gergel says. @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

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Jennifer Berry Hawes ‏@JenBerryHawes 11m11 minutes ago
#DylannRoof attorney just handed #RoofTrial judge something he hasn't shown Roof or gotten his signature on. This isn't proper, judge says.

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
The motion is about certain non-mental health witnesses. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Mr. Bruck now stands back at the defense table after passing out the motion. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Meanwhile, Roof looks over that motion too. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2m2 minutes ago
This motion is not signed by #DylannRoof. Gergel calls this an inappropriate motion since Roof is self representing. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 34s34 seconds ago
Prosecution asks for the motion to be struck. Says it's against their client's permission to do so. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
"I deny your motion," Judge Gergel tells Bruck. "That motion is denied." #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
"The motion states the basis...," Bruck starts. Gergel stops him. "Mr. Bruck, I deny your motion." #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

The Post and Courier Retweeted
Glenn Smith ‏@glennsmith5 11m11 minutes ago
Judge says he will not make mockery out of process. Roof has chosen to represent himself, and that's where it stands #RoofTrial

The Post and Courier Retweeted
Glenn Smith ‏@glennsmith5 10m10 minutes ago
To allow Bruck to proceed would undermine Roof's right to self-represent, judge says in denying motion #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2m2 minutes ago
Gergel once again tells David Bruck he denies the motion. Roof agrees with Gergel denying the motion. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 4m4 minutes ago
"Mr. Roof, I presume you agree?" Gergel asks. "Yes, I do," Roof says. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof
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Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 4m4 minutes ago
Standby attorney Kim Stevens stands up. Gergel tells her to sit down. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Roof speaking now. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1m1 minute ago
Roof stands and wonders why the decision on the competency evaluation will be done in writing. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
He's talking about objecting to the release/redaction of the mental health materials. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
He had a question about the process of doing that through writing. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1m1 minute ago
Gergel says he's used to writing and evaluating everything on paper. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 42s42 seconds ago
Gergel says most of what he's sealed is to protect #DylannRoof's right to a fair and impartial trial. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
"Most of what I seal was to protect the Defendant's right to a fair trial," Gergel tells parties. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 47s47 seconds ago
"What's unique about this situation is there's an impending death penalty case in state court," Gergel says. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 16s16 seconds ago
David Bruck now goes back to another objection they previously discussed. Tries to argue that objection again. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Gergel says what makes this situation unique is the pending state death penalty trial. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

had K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
But, Gergel says there's a very compelling First Amendment argument/right for public access. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
"This is an open issue for appellate review," David Bruck reminds Judge Gergel. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Bruck continues to argue for his motion. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3m3 minutes ago
Bruck continues to fight for motion he filed about calling non-mental health witnesses, despite no signature from Roof. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
Gergel says he will note the motion in the record. He'll also note it's not signed by Roof. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof
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Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
"Anything further?" Gergel asks. Bruck stands to speak again about Roof's self-representation right. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1m1 minute ago
Gergel smiles and looks at the ceiling as Bruck continues to speak. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

The Post and Courier Retweeted
Glenn Smith ‏@glennsmith5 11m11 minutes ago
Bruck still wants to file his motion. "You do not have the authority to file it," judge replies to the stand-by counsel #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 6m6 minutes ago
Gergel says he wants to let jury have least number of documents as possible as not to confuse them during deliberations. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 6m6 minutes ago
Nothing further from prosecution/defense. Court in recess until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 5m5 minutes ago
"See you tomorrow morning," Gergel tells the court. "9:30." #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

he Post and Courier Retweeted
Jennifer Berry Hawes ‏@JenBerryHawes 6m6 minutes ago
Court day over in #RoofTrial. Closing arguments tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., then the case goes to the jury. @postandcourier
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Dylann Roof rests case without calling witnesses, offering evidence in hate crimes trial

"With his life on the line, Dylann Roof opted Monday to offer no witnesses or evidence in his defense as a federal jury prepares to decide whether he should be put to death for killing nine black worshipers in Charleston.

Acting as his own attorney, with none of his family in the courtroom, the 22-year-old white supremacist declined to mount a defense in his hate crimes trial. He then rested his case without further comment.

Closing arguments are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. It’s anyone’s guess whether Roof will try to convince the 12-member jury to spare his life. He gave only a brief opening statement, insisting that he isn't mentally ill..."

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Just catching up on the day and I am not at all surprised that Roof presented no witnesses or other information. Defense rested with nothing new. I have never seen another case of a defendant representing humself like this, nor a death penalty case without any witnesses or anything else to speak against that outcome. Ordinarily, something like this would be astounding to me --- yet this is exactly what I was expecting here.

Tomorrow morning --- I hope to be here to follow along. See you then.

Yes/No, thanks again! :tyou: