VA - Car plows through counter-protest marchers at Klan/White Nationalist Rally, Aug 2017 *Guilty*

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NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 1h1 hour ago
JUST IN: @HenryGraff reports: Instagram postings from James Fields Jr. released. One is a public post, the other is listed as a private message. Both show an image of a car driving through a crowd with different messaging referencing protests. Set to be used at trial next week.

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NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 1h1 hour ago
Tadrint "Tay" Washington was the commonwealth's next witness. Washington was driving in the downtown area on the day of Aug. 12, 2017.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 1h1 hour ago
Washington followed a van down 4th Street from Market Street before stopping when seeing a crowd.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 44m44 minutes ago
While stopped, Washington saw a car behind her start backing up. The van in front of her is stopped at a stop sign and Washington decides to park behind it and wait.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 42m42 minutes ago
As crowd passed, Washington thought she had never seen so many white people stand up for black people. Still in her car, Washington heard someone say "thank you for your patience."


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 42m42 minutes ago
While tearing up, Washington described hearing a loud noise then noticing someone on top of her car.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 41m41 minutes ago
During cross examination, Washington said there was a police car and barrier on Market Street preventing her from driving anywhere but down 4th Street.
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NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 40m40 minutes ago
Star Peterson, who was a victim in the crash, was the next witness. Peterson was at the Unite The Right rally as a coutner protester. After police declared unlawful assembly, Peterson joined activists at Justice Park for lunch.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 39m39 minutes ago
Peterson and her friends heard reports of Alt-Right memvers harassing people at Friendship Court. They went, and the scene had been cleared. They then joined a joyful crowd marching on Water Street.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 37m37 minutes ago
Having made her way up to the front of the group, she followed people up 4th Street. She noticed parked cars and thought "I'm sorry for them." Peterson was then struck by a car and was laying on the ground.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 36m36 minutes ago
While on the ground, Peterson saw the eyes of Heather Heyer and thought "those are the eyes of someone who is dead." She tried moving her legs but couldn't. Her head was held in a splint until an ambulance arrived.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 35m35 minutes ago
Since the crash, Peterson has had 5 surgeries on her leg and has a 6th one in January. Peterson regularly uses and wheelchair and needed help walking to the witness stand.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 34m34 minutes ago
During cross examination, Peterson described the layout of the park during the rally. She was also asked how she heard help was needed at Friendship Court, but doesn't remeber.
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NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 34m34 minutes ago
Ryan Kelly, a former Daily Progress reporter, was the next witness. Kelly's last day at the Daily Progress was scheduled from Aug. 12, 2017. He was tsking pictures and video the day of the rally.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 32m32 minutes ago
Kelly was dropped off downtown after taking photos at McIntire Park. He noticed a joyful group marching along Water Street and took photos from up the hill on the mall. When getting aligned with the group at 4th Street, Kelly saw the Charger slowly back up toward Market Street.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 31m31 minutes ago
Kelly then heard the rev of an engine while he was taking pictures of the crowd. He turned to see the car speed past him. He began taking rapid pictures of the car as it approached the crowd, made impact, and reversed up the hill.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 28m28 minutes ago
During cross examination, Kelly was asked if he saw break lights on the Chargerer as it approached the crowd. During the commonwealth's redirect, each photo was shown in sequence and Kelly did not see any break lights or damage to the car until it began backing up.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 28m28 minutes ago
Sunglasses and hats were also photographed on the car as it was in reverse.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 26m26 minutes ago
Also during cross examination, Kelly described the scene of the park. He said intensity grew throughout the morning. When crowds got big, members from sides had to pass by the other side to get into the park. He said items were thrown from both crowds.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 26m26 minutes ago
The court has broken for lunch and will begin shortly before 2 p.m.
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[mister happy]

I agree.

Rather, it sounds like an idiot was challenged by another idiot who flashed a weapon at him (a rifle) when he did not truly need to. The second idiot then turns his car into a weapon and attacks a softer target.

There was no reason to “wave somebody off with a rifle” who did not pose an imminent threat. The idiot with the rifle is also a professor and should have known that macho weapons flashing could be very provocative in that setting.

Though the professor may have uhmmm…… “secured” their “western perimeter”- love the semi military jargon favored by militias on both sides, he could well have contributed to Heather’s death at the hands of an attacker who “one upped” him.

I don’t think Heather's death bothers the professor at all though. Heather, to him, is just a side note in his "me centered" narrative.

Yes. And I'm a bit worried that the defense plans to use the "nutty professor" as their witness.

 

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NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 3h3 hours ago
NBC29 Fields Trial Retweeted NBC29 Fields Trial

Correction: the sample is not confirmed to match Heyer's yet. Carper was explaining the forensic process of finding the match. The pants recovered at the scene is confirmed to be Heyer's as her keys were attached to the pants.

---NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials
According to Carper, swabs of unknown blood collected from the windshield of the Dodge Challenger matched DNA swabs collected from the cheek of Heather Heyer.

7:40 AM - 30 Nov 2018


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 3h3 hours ago
The commonwealth brought witness Wednesday Bowie to the stand, who was a victim in the crash and counter protester at the Unite the Right rally.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 3h3 hours ago
After an unlawful assembly was declared, Bowie and others went to McGuffie Park where they had a permit. They then befan marching to Friendship Court where they heard help was needed. On their way, they met another group of activists who said their helped wasn't needed.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 3h3 hours ago
Bowie's group joined the other group who she described as celebratory and carrying banners and flags. The group stopped at 4th and Water Street and started chanting "turn left" to go up 4th Street.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 2h2 hours ago
Bowie was walking on the left sidewalk in 4th Street toward the pedestrian mall. She noticed several parked cars around her, including a maroon minivan and silver sedan. She stopped by a black pickup truck and noticed a gray flash in her peripheral view.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 2h2 hours ago
Bowie ran toward the Challenger to help people who were hurt. When she got about 2 feet away, the car's reverse lights came on. The car's bumper caught Bowie and caused her to impact the black pickup truck. Bowie then lost conciousness.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 2h2 hours ago
Bowie suffered a toen artery amd was bleeding out internally. She also had a broken tailbone, several lacerations, cracked vertebra, and broken pelvis in six places. She went into emergency surgery for her pelvis.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 2h2 hours ago
Bowie cannot sit or walk for long periods of time without experiencing pain. Her walking gait is also permanently affected, which causes pain.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 2h2 hours ago
During cross examination, Bowie said she noticed one other person was running toward the front of the car after it impacted the crowd to help injured people.
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NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 2h2 hours ago
Detective Steven Young is the commonwealth's next witness. He is with Charlottesville Police and is the lead investigator in the crash incident. Young said after the crash, they began obtaining search warrants for Fields' car and phone.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 2h2 hours ago
Through investigation, it was determined that Fields was driving the car that drove into the crowd. They also looked at his social media to determine his location throughout the day. He arrived to Charlottesville around 3 a.m. and ate at Waffle House of 5th Street.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 2h2 hours ago
He then parked his car at McDonald's near downtown and walked to where the rally was being held. Investigators determined through footage that Fields was standing with people in helmets who were dressed similarly to him. He was also chanting "Jews will not replace us" with them.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 1h1 hour ago
Young continued to review video evidence to the jury. Footage from a Virginia State Police helicopter was shown to the jury, during which Antony asker Young to identify Fields' Challenger.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 1h1 hour ago
Antony asked Young if the video makes it clear that Fields did not stop after hitting the crowd at 4th and Water Street. Young said yes.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 1h1 hour ago
Later in the footage, the Challenger was been pulled over on Monticello Avenue. And individual was brought out of the car by police. Young identified that individual as the defendant, James Fields Jr.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 1h1 hour ago
The court is now taking a 15 minute recess while 1 hour and 45 minutes into Detective Young's testimony.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 19m19 minutes ago
Detective Young is now done testifying for the day and the jury is taking a quick break.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 18m18 minutes ago
In his testimony, Young said video surveillance footage from Red Pump Kitchen, which is at the intersection of 4th Street and E. Main Street, proved helpful for police investigation.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 16m16 minutes ago
In the cross-examination, Young said he couldn't say for sure if Fields brought a shield with him to Charlottesville on Aug. 12, 2017. Police also say they didn't find any weapons or a backpack in his car.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 14m14 minutes ago
Young says Fields drove alone from Ohio to Charlottesville and arrived around 3:30 a.m. He later walked around McGuffey Art Park and took photos, according to Young.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 14m14 minutes ago
Court has adjourned for the day and will reconvene on Monday.
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Jurors see evidence in James Fields Jr. trial

Nov 30, 2018

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Dramatic testimony opens day five of Fields trial

Nov 30, 2018

"A slideshow is attached to this story featuring graphic imagery from Aug. 12, 2017 that was discussed in court Friday morning. Please use discretion when viewing the photos.

GRAPHIC: Pedestrians struck by car after Unite the Right rally

4:45 p.m. update:

Two witnesses have testified so far in the afternoon session of the fifth day of the trial of James Alex Fields Jr., including the lead investigator for Charlottesville Police Department. Fields is being tried on a raft of state charges including first-degree murder in the car attack that killed Heather Heyer and injured 35 others.

Corporal Steve Young confirmed that Fields did not stop his car after hitting the crowd at Fourth and Water streets. Earlier in the day, Young said, Fields was in what is now Market Street Park with other Unite the Right protesters and had acquired a shield.

During Young’s testimony, prosecutors played several videos of the rally, the car attack and its aftermath...."

Dramatic testimony opens day five of Fields trial
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Photographer who captured moment of Charlottesville crash testifies; detective confirms Heyer's blood found on car

"Friday, 1:45 p.m.: James Alex Fields Jr. backed his car up a hill before speeding into a crowd of protesters, a photographer who captured the moment of the collision testified in court Friday.

Ryan Kelly, who at the time worked for the Daily Progress, said he was taking pictures at the violent rally on Aug. 12, 2017 when he saw a grey Dodge Challenger reversing uphill on the one-way street.

"I thought it was trying to get out of the way," he said...."

Photographer who captured moment of Charlottesville crash testifies; detective confirms Heyer's blood found on car
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[Cryptic]

Yes. And I'm a bit worried that the defense plans to use the "nutty professor" as their witness.

From the defense point of view, I think it makes sense

The professor not only seems to relish attention, but also seems to view himself as an assertive "protector". What he does not realize is that one side's "assertive protector" is the other side's "threatening goon".

I think that skilled questioning by the defense could get the witness to really emphasize how macho assertive he was in his "protector role". Maybe even entice him to claim a leadership role in the "perimeter defense" ie
- Did you make others aware of the "threat" posed by the vehicle?
- What other steps did you take to "defend" the perimeter? after you pointed the rifle?

The defense will then flip the point of view and argue that the defendant feared an attack by armed goon who had pointed a weapon at him and appeared to be directing others to attack. The defendant feared for his life and was then forced to ram his way out of a trap that Professor Anarchy was closing.... .

Even if the jury does not buy the "self defense" claim in its entirety, the professor's weapon flashing makes both groups as a whole look like "mutual combatants". This can reduce sympathy for the victim, even though there is no evidence that she had attended the protest ready to fight, much less engaged in any fighting.

 

[mister happy]

From the defense point of view, I think it makes sense

The professor not only seems to relish attention, but also seems to view himself as an assertive "protector". What he does not realize is that one side's "assertive protector" is the other side's "threatening goon".

I think that skilled questioning by the defense could get the witness to really emphasize how macho assertive he was in his "protector role". Maybe even entice him to claim a leadership role in the "perimeter defense" ie
- Did you make others aware of the "threat" posed by the vehicle?
- What other steps did you take to "defend" the perimeter? after you pointed the rifle?

The defense will then flip the point of view and argue that the defendant feared an attack by armed goon who had pointed a weapon at him and appeared to be directing others to attack. The defendant feared for his life and was then forced to ram his way out of a trap that Professor Anarchy was closing.... .

Even if the jury does not buy the "self defense" claim in its entirety, the professor's weapon flashing makes both groups as a whole look like "mutual combatants". This can reduce sympathy for the victim, even though there is no evidence that she had attended the protest ready to fight, much less engaged in any fighting.

Yeah, I think Dixon is an egotistical nut who could be manipulated by the defense. But hopefully the prosecution can effectively squash the "terrified kid fleeing for his life" defense. The factors I mentioned in post #75 are obvious.

 

[Cryptic]

Yeah, I think Dixon is an egotistical nut who could be manipulated by the defense. But hopefully the prosecution can effectively squash the "terrified kid fleeing for his life" defense. The factors I mentioned in post #75 are obvious.

I think you are right.

The evidence that the defendant went to Charlottesville with at the very least, a pre disposition to make an attack, that he had not been trapped by angry rivals, and that he later boasted of the attack is overwhelming. Like many criminals, the defendant is his own worst enemy.

I still cant help but think that if the defendant and professor anarchy had not engaged in a "one upping" contest ( I"ll screw with them by cruising by real slow several times, Screw with us- I"ll threaten you with a rifle, OK, we will see who really has the nerve to do what- reversing now....), Heather might still be alive. I think she would be.

My general understanding of the Napoleonic code is that Professor Anarchy would also be charged with Heather's death (though not to the same degree as the attacker). Of course, we don't have Napoleonic law. Rather, our legal system is Roman based and centered on whether one did an illegal action or not- period. Sometimes, however, I wish we had Napoleonic law.

 

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Charlottesville suspect shared posts showing car driving into protesters before attack

November 30, 2018

"Charlottesville, Virginia (CNN)The man on trial for killing Heather Heyer at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, last year shared two images on Instagram that showed a car hitting protesters months before he did exactly that, according to court documents.

The images were released on Day Two of the trial of James Alex Fields Jr., who is accused of driving his Dodge Challenger into a crowd of counterprotesters during the August 2017 Unite the Right Rally, killing Heyer and injuring several others.

The posts -- shared in court documents posted to the city's website Friday -- are similar to each other. One was sent in a private message on May 12 while the other was a public post shared four days later, according to court filings....

The prosecution said in its opening statement Thursday it would present the posts from May 2017 as evidence during the trial. They were shared publicly in court documents Friday, but haven't been presented to the jury.

Defense attorneys for Fields tried to stop the Instagram posts from being admitted into evidence, arguing they could unfairly prejudice the jury against Fields. But prosecutors said the posts were relevant and indicative of Fields' "intent, motive and state of mind," before he drove his car into counterprotesters on August 12, 2017...."

Heather Heyer killing: Suspect shared posts showing car plowing into protesters before attack - CNN

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BBM "unfairly prejudice"????

NO...more like definite premeditation,IMO.
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[mister happy]

Couldn't find anyone from the media posting tweets, but I found her (don't know who she is- not from the media tho'- she says "live tweeter of charlottesville government proceedings"???):

molly ‏ @socialistdogmom 4m4 minutes ago
jury selection is moving along slowly. when we were allowed into the courtroom shortly before 10am, only 69 jurors remained. a pool of 28 has been selected at random & they’ll do the majority of voir dire individually in chambers.


molly ‏ @socialistdogmom 52m52 minutes ago
the only two pieces of information of note so far, in my opinion, are that the defense plans to call officer tammy shifflett as a witness — she was the officer who left her post at 4th street on august 12th, leaving it open to traffic,


molly ‏ @socialistdogmom 53m53 minutes ago
and they affirmed that they intend to argue “the defendant believed he was acting in self defense.” i was pretty sure this is where they were headed but it’s a real gut punch to hear it said aloud in court.


molly ‏ @socialistdogmom 48m48 minutes ago
all of the potential jurors responded that they’ve read media coverage of the event. more than half said they already had some opinion about it. individual voir dire will probe these opinions more deeply & determine if they are able to hear the case impartially.


molly ‏ @socialistdogmom 49m49 minutes ago
the defense’s motion for a change of venue is still technically under advisement. i have faith that this court will be able to seat an impartial jury. remember, you don’t have to be ignorant of the case to hear evidence - you just have to be able to set your opinion aside.


molly ‏ @socialistdogmom 41m41 minutes ago
i’m going to head back to the courthouse momentarily but my ears are burning with the sound of defense counsel hill asking jurors “does anyone feel like using violence to defend yourself is never appropriate?”
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Molly Congor gives a detailed report of each court day.

Here's her audio report of Friday's court session:
The Trial of James Alex Fields - Episode 4: November 30

The transcipt:
episode four

Dang she's good, and puts a lot of work into this.

 

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What you missed last week in the trial of the Charlottesville driver -- and what to expect this week

December 3, 2018

"Charlottesville, Virginia (CNN)Prosecutors could rest their case as early as Tuesday in Charlottesville, Virginia, where James Alex Fields is standing trial for a deadly car crash at a white nationalist rally that killed one counterprotester and injured others in August 2017.

Fields, 21, faces a possible life sentence if convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Heather Heyer. The 32-year-old paralegal's name has become synonymous with the trauma wrought by the Unite the Right rally, which made international headlines and escalated America's culture wars by bringing extremist ideologies into the open.

Fields faces eight more counts related to eight people who were injured and one count of failing to stop at an accident involving a death...."

Heather Heyer killing: What to expect this week - CNN
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NBC29‏Verified account @NBC29 33m33 minutes ago
Week 2 of the James Alex Fields Jr. trial is about to begin with more testimony from witnesses


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 56m56 minutes ago
The first witness of the day was Melissa Elliott. She has lived in Charlottesville for almost 8 years. She and her boyfriend at the time Michael Webster (testified on Thursday) were in the downtown area at the time of the car crash.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 40m40 minutes ago
Elliott and Webster avoided the downtown area earlier in the day on August 12 for safety. After hearing the rally moved, they decided to go support a local business on the pedestrian mall. They walked down 4th Street and saw a large group in good spirits.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 38m38 minutes ago
The group started filling the intersection of 4th and Water. Melissa and Michael went through the group and continued up 4th. While walking, Melissa noticed a silver Dodge car slowly backing up toward the mall. She thought "how unfortunate they got stuck here "


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 28m28 minutes ago
When Melissa and Michael got to the mall, they turned left and the car continued backing up across the mall. Then, they heard the rev of an engine and turned to see the silver car speeding down 4th Street then ran to the corner to see the car had already impacted the crowd.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 1m1 minute ago
Michael ran to help people whilr Melissa was frozen at the scene. She then saw the car backing up again, this time very fast) and she feared it was getting ready for another attack. She hid in front of Urban Outfitters on the mall. There was no cross examination from the defense.
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NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 12m12 minutes ago
The next witness was Melissa Martin. She is married to Marcus Martin, who testifed last week. Melissa also worked with Heather Heyer at Miller Law Group and was good friends with her. Heather, Melissa, Marcus and their friend Courtney Commander were together on Aug. 12, 2017


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 9m9 minutes ago
Martin described Heyer as compassionate. She said Heyer was hesitant to counter protest on August 12, but she was at the rally before Martin that morning. Around 12:30 p.m., the group headed down Water Street to the uncovered meter lot.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 8m8 minutes ago
They went to the lot to "see [racists] with own eyes." There, the group noticed a larger group walking down Water Street. Martin described them as "the happy people" and the type of people she wanted to be around. She said it "felt like love." They joined the group down Water St.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 7m7 minutes ago
The crowd stopped at 4th and Water to decide where to go. People began chanting "turn left" and they headed up 4th Street. Martin noticed that Marcus was making a Facebook Live video and she decided to do the same.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 5m5 minutes ago
Martin began the video because she wanted people to know that day was not just about hate. She described what happened next as "complete chaos." She heard tires screeching and saw people knocked to the ground. She became separated from Marcus and Courntey grabbed her hand.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 4m4 minutes ago
Martin went to an ally, but still felt unsafe. She is still recording at this point. Martin began searching for Marcus and found him on the ground and held him. The prodecution showed her video to the jury.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 2m2 minutes ago
During cross examination, the defense asked Martin if the mall was blocked by police and that's why they went down Water Street. She said yes. She also said it was difficult to distinguish between people dressed as UTR militia, red cross responders, and police.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 1m1 minute ago
Martin said there was no conflict between the protesters and counter protesters in the meter lot, but during redirect, Martin said Heyer had a civil conversation with a protester and shared each others beliefs.
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NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 4m4 minutes ago
The next witness for the commonwealth was Steward Barrell, who is a fire captain with the Charlottesville Police Department. He was station at the Ridge Street Fire Station on Aug. 12, 2017 and responded to the car crash on 4th and Water Street.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 23m23 minutes ago
Around 1:30 p.m., Steward was dispatched to 4th and Water Street for a pedestrian struck. He said that is not uncommon on that street and injuries are usually minor. His team had little details going in due to lack of data.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 22m22 minutes ago
His team got there very quickly due to lack of traffic. When they got there. Steward noticed a hole in the crowd and people looking down, indicating a casuality. He called for backup befire encountering pedestrians performing CPR on Heather Heyer.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 20m20 minutes ago
Heyer's color idicated to Barrell that Keyer was salvageable. He continued CPR whole observing injuries. She had no pluse snd could not hreathe on her own. She had a large bruise across her chest. Barrell said a bruise right after impact indicates a very serious injury.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 18m18 minutes ago
Heyer's leg had a large laceration and a state trooper was applying a tourniquet. Heyer's color was fading. After they got Heyer in an ambulance, they began advanced care to her chest for decompression. Barrell said Heyer had almost no chance of survival outside of a hospital.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 17m17 minutes ago
The commonwealth shared a video of the incident to the court. The defense had no cross examination.
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NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 17m17 minutes ago
Alexis Morris was the next witness for the commonwealth. Morris was in downtown Charlottesville with her daughter on Aug. 12, 2017.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 22m22 minutes ago
While downtown, Morris saw a friendly-looking group of people and started walking with them up 4th Street. Then, Morris heard a big "boom" and saw a flash of light.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 20m20 minutes ago
Morris realized her legs were broken and she couldn't find her daughter. She didn't know the extent of her injuries, but a medic came to wrap her legs and a bone was sticking out.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 20m20 minutes ago
Morris had to have her leg reset with a permanent rod and pins. There was no cross examination.
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NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 19m19 minutes ago
The commonwealth's next witness was Thomas Baker, who moved to Charlottesville in May of 2017 and was in the downtown area on August 12.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 18m18 minutes ago
Baker came to the rally by himself that day and observed from a library near Emancipation Park. After police broke up the rally for being an unlawful assembly, Baker walked around downtown.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 16m16 minutes ago
Baker said he was not there to protest or counter protest and was not affiliated with any political party. He said he just wanted to be present against hateful ideology. He also said his priority that day was to stay safe and away from violence.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 14m14 minutes ago
Baker saw a joyful, celebratory group near the Water Street meter lot and joined, saying he didn't feel unsafe. He said the positive group walked toward 4th Street while chanting things.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 13m13 minutes ago
When the group turned up 4th Street, Baker said he ended up near the front. He heard thumps, screaming, and looked up to see a car coming at him. He said he thought that was going to be his last second alive.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 12m12 minutes ago
Baker was directly hit in his lower half, then hit his head on the windshield before getting sent over the top of the car and landing on the road. He asked himself "can I move?" and saw the car put on reverse lights.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 10m10 minutes ago
Baker got up and helped up a man up who was shell-shocked against a wall. After he went around a corner to get out of the car's path, Baker said the pain and reality settled in. The prosecution then reviewed photos of the incident with Baker in them.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 9m9 minutes ago
Baker said his chief concern at the hospital was medical expenses and just wanted to make sure he wasn't going to die. Baker suffered a concussion and his left arm and right hip were incredibly bruised. Doctors couldn't tell if it was broken because of swelling.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 7m7 minutes ago
Baker said he has always been a very good athlete and that sports were a key aspect of who he was. Now, Baker said the injuries have permeated every aspect of his life. The range of motion in his hip is dramatically altered and he can't jumo comfortably or run.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 6m6 minutes ago
Since the injury, Baker has lost 30 pounds, but "30 prouds that I liked." His arm is fully healed but his hip is only 75 percent if what is was.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 3m3 minutes ago
During cross examination, Baker was asked clarifying questions about where he was during the rally and what the scene was like at the Water Street meter lot. He said it wasn't violent or aggressive. Police physically divided groups, but were not using force.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 54s54 seconds ago
Baker was also asked by the defense what he saw after he was hit. He saw counter protesters jump on the car that hit him. During redirect, the commonwealth asked Baker to clarify that counter protesters jumped on the car after it drove into the crowd, not before.
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NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 3h3 hours ago
The court broke for lunch at 11:40 a.m. The jury will return at 12:50 p.m. and questioning will resume shortly after.
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NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 2h2 hours ago
Dr. Jennifer Bowers is on the witness stand now. She is the Assistant Chief Medical Examiner.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 2h2 hours ago
BREAKING: According to autopsy report, Heather Heyer's cause of death was blunt force injury to the chest.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 2h2 hours ago
According to the autopsy report, Heyer's aorta split into two parts. X-rays revealed that Heyer suffered a distal femur fracture, abrassions and contusions on her lower extreminty, and a pulmonary (lung) contusion from rib fractures.


NBC29 Fields Trial‏ @NBC29Trials 2h2 hours ago
Bower said she cannot determine Heyer's loss of blood. There was no cross examination from the defense.


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To clarify, Heyer suffered a descending thoratic aorta dissection, which is one of the largest arteries in the body.

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According to the autopsy report, Heyer's aorta split into two parts. X-rays revealed that Heyer suffered a distal femur fracture, abrassions and contusions on her lower extreminty, and a pulmonary (lung) contusion from rib fractures.

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