Trial Thread 10 May 2012 - Judge's Instructions and maybe deliberations!

[CarrieBean]

I think they're were trying to ban brothels and it didn't happen. My city has started talks of allowing the escort agencies to open some here. Prostitution on the streets is illegal still. Brothels are a business providing a service, and also provide some protection for the "staff".

It's all the same to me.

 

[Sailor Bug]

Reviewing sexual assault causing bodily harm evidence.

RaffertyLFP: Heeney reviews forensic evidence re sexual assault

 

[nursebeeme]

Mike Knoll: Rafferty's lawyer Dirk Derstine addressed the media today. We are uploading his comments currently. I'll add a link to this feed where they are ready for viewing.


when should i attend the courthouse to hear verdict?

Mike Knoll: - it is impossible to determine when 12 people will reach a unanimous decision on 3 charges. When we are informed that they have reached a verdict we will do our best to get the info out.



RaffertyLFP: Court ready to resume waiting for jury

The jury is back.

when the jury was out in the Casey Anthony trial I **had** to go to cedar point (amusement park if anyone doesn't know) lol...

The news sites had a sign up for text message for the verdict watch which was very helpful! I wonder if any of the local channels for this case are doing something like this?

 

[maxfactor]

Dang it, page! Load already!

*hissy fit*

I hope you aren't rolling your eyes while you're having that hissy fit!!

 

[Flossie JMO]

Olsen died last year -- and hopefully isn't resting in peace.

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exactly - that's what I posted, sorry if I wasn't clear

 

[Sailor Bug]

Judge reminded no medical evidence of sexual assault was found, but none was expected to be, due to the level of decomposition.

Tori's blood was found in Rafferty's car, however.

 

[Tahorn]

I would think so too. Men would tend to be more technical and relate to being "duped" JMO!!

Sometimes I wonder........things that make you go hmmmm.....


p.s. not sure why I would say men can relate to being duped, just the first thing that came to mind ?!?!?

Funny, my husband said the same thing ... He said that if a women friend asked for a ride with a child he would not of questioned it would never even crossed his mind that it might be a kidnapping

 

[CarrieBean]

I hope you aren't rolling your eyes while you're having that hissy fit!!

As you as my witness, I will never roll my eyes again.

 

[Sailor Bug]

RaffertyLFP: Heeney is now reviewing the main charge - first degree murder

RaffertyLFP: Heeney has prepared three "decision trees" to guide the jury in possible verdicts

Heeney now discussing count one: first degree murder.

 

[CarrieBean]

Funny, my husband said the same thing ... He said that if a women friend of asked for a ride with a child he would not of questioned it would never even crossed his mind that it might be a kidnapping

Would he feel the same if the child was made to sit on the floor, under his coat? And asked to drive them to a fairly secluded location?

ETA: I'm also assuming that your husband doesn't sleep with 18 year old drug addicts.

 

[Sailor Bug]

RaffertyLFP: The jurors are getting copies of the decision trees Heeney said they are visual aid to help them

RaffertyLFP: The first decision tree deals with the scenario that Rafferty was the actual murderer of Tori

 

[CarrieBean]

RaffertyLFP: Heeney is now reviewing the main charge - first degree murder

RaffertyLFP: Heeney has prepared three "decision trees" to guide the jury in possible verdicts

Heeney now discussing count one: first degree murder.

Finally

 

[parcheesy]

I believe it's illegal to solicit sex, but not illegal to pay/be paid for sex. Brothels are legal as far as I know.

Sex!? Escorting is legal because they just keep people company, they just go on "dates" (coffee, movie, etc.) don't they? ;-)

 

[Sailor Bug]

What is a decision tree??

http://support.sas.com/publishing/pubcat/chaps/57587.pdf

http://support.sas.com/publishing/pubcat/chaps/57587.pdf

 

[robynhood]

AM980_Court Jurors may find Rafferty guilty of second degree murder or manslaughter if the crown hasn't fully proven first degree murder.

 

[~n/t~]

RaffertyLFP: Heeney said the jury can consider reducing the first degree charge of murder to 2nd degree or manslaughter [via Twitter]



NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sailor Bug]

RaffertyLFP: Heeney said the jury can consider reducing the first degree charge of murder to 2nd degree or manslaughter

Going over more details of the decision tree.

Jurors may find Rafferty guilty of second degree murder or manslaughter if the crown hasn't fully proven first degree murder.

 

[Tahorn]

Would he feel the same if the child was made to sit on the floor, under his coat? And asked to drive them to a fairly secluded location?

ETA: I'm also assuming that your husband doesn't sleep with 18 year old drug addicts.

Only TLM testimony to say VS was on the floor and under the coat ... just saying.

Second comment was not necessary unless you are trying to stir up a negative reaction ... just saying MOO

 

[robynhood]

RaffertyLFP Heeney said the jury can consider reducing the first degree charge of murder to 2nd degree or manslaughter


I wonder if this is making others as nervous as me???...robynhood

 

[CarrieBean]

RaffertyLFP: Heeney said the jury can consider reducing the first degree charge of murder to 2nd degree or manslaughter [via Twitter]



NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just can't see how that could happen