South Africa - Anni Dewani, 28, shot to death, Gugulethu, 13 Nov 2010 #2

[Estelle]

In how many hours will the trial start? I am looking forward to Tongo's cross examination.

 

[emirates1957]

In how many hours will the trial start? I am looking forward to Tongo's cross examination.

Hi Estelle…I think it should start in 45 minutes if I am correct.

 

[newone]

Hi Estelle…I think it should start in 45 minutes if I am correct.

judging from what I can see from yesterday.....will be 40 minutes from now.....

 

[newone]

how are you following this ????

am a twit not a twitterer

uk mirror site wants me to get an account for twitter - don't want to do that

 

[emirates1957]

how are you following this ????

am a twit not a twitterer

uk mirror site wants me to get an account for twitter - don't want to do that

Hi Newone, same not on twitter, also not active on Facebook. If it wasn't for Prime Suspect - I would be in trouble. Totally addicted to web sleuths, and the amazing people who offer their knowledge, including yourself.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Join twitter and this is the site for Dewani trial https://twitter.com/hashtag/dewanitrial?f=realtime&src=hash

While I'm reading it's no problems posting

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 15m15 minutes ago

Media and public have taken their seats. Zola Tongo to resume his testimony.

State and prosecution head to the judge's chambers. (ohoh)

 

[newone]

Hi Newone, same not on twitter, also not active on Facebook. If it wasn't for Prime Suspect - I would be in trouble. Totally addicted to web sleuths, and the amazing people who offer their knowledge, including yourself.

Emirates

hold on to your hat:

I think I found a friendly link: http://citizen.co.za/254783/live-twitter-feed-dewani-trial-day-3/

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 2m2 minutes ago

State and defence expected to argue for and against the German Master's testimony, when proceedings resume

Proceedings resume

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 3m3 minutes ago

Traverso: I've received your heads of argument. Let's argue now


EWN Reporter ‏@ewnreporter 2m2 minutes ago

All rise. State has submitted heads of argument to justify calling Leopold Leisser.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 3m3 minutes ago

Mopp: We've set out the legal framework. I'm only going to highlight certain submissions

Mopp cites case law re the question of relevance.

Mopp: Relevance is not determined in a vacuum.

Mopp: The court must assess the probative value of the piece of evidence

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 2m2 minutes ago

Mopp: The admissibility test is a composite test

Mopp: NB, the sufficiency of the evidence will be determined in the light of all the evidence

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 50s50 seconds ago

Traverso: All of the submissions you're making, I have to view in light of what's before the court. Do you agree?

Mopp: I agree, My Lady


EWN Reporter ‏@ewnreporter 3m3 minutes ago

Mopp says "so far as legal framework is concerned, evidence of the accused's motive is generally relevant".

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 3m3 minutes ago

Mopp: The state's contention is that the evidence is admissible

Mopp: Taking the legal framework & looking at the evidence the state wishes to produce

Mopp: The state does not intend to present evidence of a sexual nature

Mopp: The purpose of Leisser's evidence is a conversation he had with the accused

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 3m3 minutes ago

Mopp: Also determines how committed the accused was to the deceased.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 3m3 minutes ago

Mopp details all the physical and non-physical contact between Leisser and Dewani

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 3m3 minutes ago

Mopp: It cannot be deemed to be presudicial

Corrects: prejudicial

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Please J Traverso, let it be heard.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 3m3 minutes ago

Mopp: The evidence is not only relevant to motive but to substantiate the conspiracy

Mopp: The accused's sexuality is a matter in dispute

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 3m3 minutes ago

raverso: If a person is bisexual, does that exclude gayness.

Mopp: There's a slight difference