Trial Thread - 9 May 2012 Judge to give Jury Instructions

[CarrieBean]

Thanks again today for the tweets people!

 

[robynhood]

RaffertyLFP After charge to the jury, they will retire to decide verdict

 

[robynhood]

ndaNguyenPN Jurors have been told to return at 9:30am Thurs for judge's instructions. It will take at least a day, says judge #ToriStafford #Rafferty

 

[robynhood]

Justice Heeney tells jurors to bring their toothbrushes and pajamas tomorrow because they might need them. #Rafferty

 

[Sailor Bug]

RAW VIDEO: Stafford family press conference

http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/raffertytrial/2012/05/09/19737101.html

 

[robynhood]

LindaNguyenPN According to this schedule, the jury can begin deliberations in #Rafferty's trial as early as Thursday night or Friday morning #ToriStafford

....but tweeter sounds like they will be squested tomorrow if he is telling them to bring P.J's and toothbrushes....

what do the rest of you think???....I am sure there will be a clear story on the news ...especially Cp24 news breaking ...I shall turn it on ..soon..robynhood

 

[robynhood]

AveryFreeFMNews Court adjourned for the day. Starting up early tomorrow to try help Justice Heeney get through his full charge tomorrow. #Rafferty

 

[Hello_Kitty]

Gowdey did a great job of speaking for Tori!!

 

[CarrieBean]

IMO as stated, it was questioned here that a drug debt could even be a possible motive. Yes, it could have been. The "small amount" was questioned and it's nominal importance. It should not be. Your view of sexual fantasy is one option. Please know others can state their thoughts freely. It would be refreshing to be able to entertain options, rather than have to agree with the majority. Yes? MOO

I base my opinion on evidence I have seen. My opinions have nothing to do with what the majority thinks. I've thrown around plenty of options in my mind over the past three years since Tori disappeared.

This is me stating my thoughts freely. )

 

[snoofer]

Too bad the judge and jury couldn't put MTR's antics on "iggie" like we can do here. MOO

 

[Shasta]

The Crown presentation was awesome. Thanks to all who kept "tweeter" rolling along for the members. Thank you Mods and members, Rockin' Robynhood, matou, ~n/t~, Sailorbug and anyone else posting from twitter.

Saying prayers for Tori's family. Glad the trial's almost over. Very draining for us observers and must be hell-on-earth for the family.

 

[OhSoCurious]

I base my opinion on evidence I have seen. My opinions have nothing to do with what the majority thinks. I've thrown around plenty of options in my mind over the past three years since Tori disappeared.

This is me stating my thoughts freely. )

As I like to express my thoughts after reading what is my perception of lack of evidence. Now it's up to the jury. I guess the judge just needs to get them all back on track and remind them what to actually consider. MOO

 

[greenthumb]

Thanks so much to all our faithful WS 'reporters', you did a great job of keeping us updated today once again!

I'm hopeful. Really hopeful that justice will be served, and that this chapter can be closed so that the Stafford family and the McDonald family can move forward, get on with their lives and try to find some normalcy, though heaven knows it will be hard to do. But I hope they can, for D's sake... for all their sakes.

 

[BorgQueen]

Surely disrespecting the crown by eye-rolling, scowling, muttering, is not the best course of action by him right now? Surely his lawyer told him to control himself after yesterday's display?
Even McClintic didn't react like this when she was 'attacked' on the stand, and that woman has absolutely no impulse control.
He is not acting like an innocent man. He is acting like a man angry he was caught and is still trying to cover up lies. Reminds me of somebody from my past...

JMO

 

[~n/t~]

I'm emotionally drained. I can't imagine what Tori's family must be going through.

The Crown gave it their heart and soul. I have faith the jury will render a guilty verdict and finally after 3 long years, our little princess can finally rest in peace.

 

[Sailor Bug]

Too bad the judge and jury couldn't put MTR's antics on "iggie" like we can do here. MOO

I'm glad the Jury is winess to Rafferty's lack of impulse control antics...

Raffery had an opportunity to speak loud and clear....

he choose to remain silent

 

[snoofer]

I'm emotionally drained. I can't imagine what Tori's family must be going through.

The Crown gave it their heart and soul. I have faith the jury will render a guilty verdict and finally after 3 long years, our little princess can finally rest in peace.

I pray you are correct. Seems like in a bunch of apples there is always one that is a little woody. I hope that is not the case here. MOO

 

[Sailor Bug]

Michael Rafferty ‘leader of the operation’ to kidnap, kill Tori Stafford, Crown tells court


http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/0...-kidnap-kill-tori-stafford-crown-tells-court/

 

[Shasta]

Surely disrespecting the crown by eye-rolling, scowling, muttering, is not the best course of action by him right now? Surely his lawyer told him to control himself after yesterday's display?
Even McClintic didn't react like this when she was 'attacked' on the stand, and that woman has absolutely no impulse control.
He is not acting like an innocent man. He is acting like a man angry he was caught and is still trying to cover up lies. Reminds me of somebody from my past...

JMO

Agree BorgQueen and so do others, it seems. This below was tweeted earlier:

@AM980_Court When will the judge caution #Rafferty about his eye rolling, muttering & gestures?

 

[maxfactor]

Thanks to everyone for posting the tweets again today!!!! Getting close now! IMO the jury will come to a decision very quickly!!!!