State v Bradley Cooper 04-19-2011

[kljohnson0458]

I bet the veins are popping in the judge's head now.

http://www.wral.com/specialreports/nancycooper/story/9464609/

 

[raisincharlie]

wral WRAL NEWS in NC
ALERT: Brad Cooper defense asks for mistrial http://www.wral.com/

Ha ...ha...I knew it..I knew the defense really doesn't have much in the way of witnesses all they have are accusations of misconduct

That's why it is predictable that Kurtz would also accuse the judge of bias. That is of course assuming Kurtz really did that, all we have is a tweet, would have preferred to hear it from Kurtz himself though. I do wonder if Kurts has any feet left, he keeps shooting them

 

[gritguy]

Well, from what I've gleaned from colleagues who are in court on a day to day basis, there are A LOT of people questioning the way Gessner has handled this trial. And this is coming from people who are friendly with him and have cases before him on a regular basis. The complaints about the judge are legit and are coming from every direction.

It is an interesting perspective and now the motion has been made apparently officially by defense we will see what comes of it. The thing has been taped so it could be reviewed in complete context by any reviewing authority (court of appeals, judge, etc.).

 

[GhostCrab]

If you are an attorney, this is flirting with Rule 8.2.

We have an obligation to reflect on our comments before airing them in public, and I think that includes even when we are behind screen names. Particularly, comments about the integrity of a judge (and isn't saying the judge has not been impartial "at any point in this trial" a comment on integrity since he would be violating the duties of his office completely) should be completely merited and not blown out of proportion.

Not a personal attack or a threat, just a perspective on the Rules of Professional Conduct as they relate to the judiciary.

Got it, I'll keep that in mind, but anonymity is what it is.

 

[Palomine]

WRAL NEWS in NC
wral WRAL NEWS in NC
Brad Cooper defense attorney asks for mistrial http://bit.ly/hHGWBl
1 minute ago

WRAL NEWS in NC
wral WRAL NEWS in NC
Judge Gessner denied the motions. #coopertrial
1 minute ago

WRAL NEWS in NC
wral WRAL NEWS in NC
Brad Cooper's defense attorney accused Judge Gessner of being biased and asked that he recuse himself and declare a mistrial. #coopertrial

 

[Palomine]

wral WRAL NEWS in NC
#coopertrial story at http://www.wral.com/9464609/

 

[gracielee]

The forensic copy (using equipment that blocked writing to the source disk) was made at Cisco using Cisco hardware and software.

Don't know Cicso's policy, if any, on this type of thing, but similar things are routinely done within the IT industry. We, for example, have a large collection of older systems and media formats that we allow others to use to retrieve data from ancient tapes, disks, etc. Usually, we do this as a courtesy to those in our community, and would only charge if the effort required were extensive.

I expect that K will call the FBI related witnesses back for questioning on topics that the pros. avoided introducing during their earlier testimony. Probably reworking Ward's reports to avoid the restrictions imposed by how computer and networking expert vs forensics expert are defined foravoid this case.

The whole FBI/national security/protected methods shielding of prosecution "evidence" has become a convenient epidemic. Swear in a local police detective as a Deputy US Marshal on the FBI Cyber Crime Task Force, and magically he avoids all those pesky defendant rights issues. Terror! Terror! Terror!

I'm curious, do you allow such usage in criminal trials? And murder trials of former employee's of your company? Seems like something like this is ripe for opening up a whole big can of whup a$$ on somebody?

 

[Madeleine74]

I bet they are doing madzz scrambling to go to appellate level now. Gessner ruling wasn't incorrect. The guy simply is not a forensic computer expert no matter how long his resume is or regardless of how much he helped Anna Nicole Smith.

 

[Palomine]

I believe the defense will rest and put in its closing they were kept from putting on a defense

 

[FullDisclosure]

I believe the defense will rest and put in its closing they were kept from putting on a defense

I think that actually might happen now.

 

[GhostCrab]

I bet they are doing madzz scrambling to go to appellate level now. Gessner ruling wasn't incorrect. The guy simply is not a forensic computer expert no matter how long his resume is or regardless of how much he helped Anna Nicole Smith.

The ruling may or may not have been correct but MUCH of what BZ was arguing about should not have been taken into consideration as to whether he is an expert or not. It would come into play during cross examination before the jury, but now it has been made sure that the jury will never hear it.

 

[NCEast]

I think that actually might happen now.

The defense doesn't have much recourse.

 

[Madeleine74]

I do wonder if Kurts has any feet left, he keeps shooting them

LOL. I lost one too. Had to chew it off escaping from the bear trap of a looooong winded individual. That was 3 hrs of my life I can never get back.

 

[Cheyenne130]

What specifically did the agent on the stand now testify to for the prosecution?

 

[GhostCrab]

I think the reference was to whether or not you are an attorney. Now me, I get a lot of time off from my brain surgery practice....... since I'm the senior member of the team.


:floorlaugh:


BTW, I'm not dissing you here, I'm laughing 'with me' not at you. Just wanted to make sure I'm not misinterpreted. :fence:

Understood. The snarkiness is still uncalled for.

 

[kljohnson0458]

I see the defense possibly resting as well. I imagine there is quite a bit of tension in that courtroom right about now. We may not see any more live today.

 

[NCEast]

The ruling may or may not have been correct but MUCH of what BZ was arguing about should not have been taken into consideration as to whether he is an expert or not. It would come into play during cross examination before the jury, but now it has been made sure that the jury will never hear it.

I'm not an attorney but the way I heard it, this witness did not have the education, qualification, certifications, experiences, or anything else needed to qualify as an 'expert witness' in forensic computer technology. I think ADA Zell was huge in his handling of the potential expert.

 

[gracielee]

Two wrongs don't make a right. I also don't recall people breaking down JA's appearance, mannerisms, etc.

Did you miss all the refereences to 'stepford wives' and cary clones?

 

[NCEast]

What specifically did the agent on the stand now testify to for the prosecution?

I hope somebody can answer because, as has been the case a lot lately, I'm lost.

 

[Overly-Curious]

To the attorneys here...What do you believe is the best course of action for the defense at this point?