I think willmont may have given her busy work
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I am just floored. Did the DT go out of their way to find people completely inept to set up grounds for appeal? Could they later claim their witnesses were soooo bad and incompetent that they should be allowed an appeal? Please tell me they can't do that!
Eta: it just seems so unreal (and too convenient) that both their experts seemed to make outrageous errors in their tests/evaluations.
As far as the defendant having materials there to work on, it is sometimes used in trial. (John Couey was given a coloring book and crayons) It is hoped that keeping them busy allows them to kind of disconnect during testimony that might be difficult for them. It is hoped that it will prevent them from fidgeting, prevent outbursts and help them to maintain control. They would have been coached to busy themselves if they begin to feel upset.
My guess is that this witness is upsetting JA