GUILTY TN - Chris Newsom, 23, & Channon Christian, 21, murdered, Knoxville, 6 Jan 2007 #19

[yeknomaras]

If I was reading that statement and VC wouldn't look at me... oh man I would call her out! I wonder if they're allowed to speak directly to her?

 

[Muffet]

What could they possible me meeting about now?

The family members give their victim impact statements before the judge and both sides' attys to make sure they're ok, before the jury hears them. (They'll hear them in the sentencing phase - after they decide on guilt.)

In the Davidson trial, some things were objected to and had to be deleted.

They also go through photos to see which ones can be shown to the jury.

Both sides give impact statements - the victims' families' are usually very sad, and the criminal's family's, asking for mercy because criminal was so sweet, are usually nauseating.

 

[PrairieWind]

The family members give their victim impact statements before the judge and both sides' attys to make sure they're ok, before the jury hears them. (They'll hear them in the sentencing phase - after they decide on guilt.)

In the Davidson trial, some things were objected to and had to be deleted.

They also go through photos to see which ones can be shown to the jury.

Both sides give impact statements - the victims' families' are usually very sad, and the criminal's families', asking for mercy because criminal was so sweet, are usually nauseating.

The difference is that the defendant's witness statements are not censored by the court.

 

[Muffet]

Deena Christian giving hers today:

 

[Muffet]

The difference is that the defendant's witness statements are not censored by the court.

If I get started on what I think about it, I'll rant all day. :no:

 

[tezi]

I am crying so hard. Deena's statement made me cry. Gary's though is just tearing me up. I hope they don't censor them.

 

[Muffet]

Gary already choking up:

 

[PrairieWind]

I am crying so hard. Deena's statement made me cry. Gary's though is just tearing me up. I hope they don't censor them.

Wait until Mr. Newsom. In the earlier trials, his statements were just gut wrenching

 

[steelergirl]

I hate this part. Heart wrenching.

I can't shake the feeling that the parents are not having a good feeling about this trial either.

 

[MCDRAW]

The difference is that the defendant's witness statements are not censored by the court.

That is just wrong! IMO

 

[KALI]

Frys me to the max if truth be said! :furious:

The difference is that the defendant's witness statements are not censored by the court.

 

[MCDRAW]

Why couldn't they just read them (the court) instead of making them do this over and over.

 

[lizzybeth]

Wait until Mr. Newsom. In the earlier trials, his statements were just gut wrenching

There's such a difference in Mr. Newsome and Mr. Christian. I'm not saying that either is right or wrong. Mr. Christian shows his anger (rightfully so) and Mr. Newsome seems to be so soft spoken and his pain is heartbreaking. I probably didn't explain that well, but for those of you that haven't seen/heard either father's impact statement, you'll see what I'm talking about.

 

[PrairieWind]

There's such a difference in Mr. Newsome and Mr. Christian. I'm not saying that either is right or wrong. Mr. Christian shows his anger (rightfully so) and Mr. Newsome seems to be so soft spoken and his pain is heartbreaking. I probably didn't explain that well, but for those of you that haven't seen/heard either father's impact statement, you'll see what I'm talking about.

Exactly. Mr Christian usually (though not so much today) had a lot of anger. But Mr. Newsom just showed overwhelming sadness at the loss of his son. I remember him saying he would give up everything he owned and ever would have, just to have a few minutes with Chris to say goodbye.

 

[Muffet]

I know what you mean, Lizzy. Gary is breaking my heart, but everything about Mr Newsom and his statement just tears me in two. He's such a kind man, his love for Chris and his pain are almost unbearable to see.

 

[Muffet]

Chris' other sister is doing her impact statement this time:

 

[yeknomaras]

I look at VC and one thing is for damn sure - she has NO remorse.

 

[yeknomaras]

come on jury.... bring back that guilty verdict raying:raying:

 

[PrairieWind]

I look at VC and one thing is for damn sure - she has NO remorse.

She really doesnt. Its like she just doesnt even care. Like she is watching a tv show or something.

 

[steelergirl]

ugh, the motorcycle story...gets me every time.