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Post by Carl on Apr 25, 2024 13:40:45 GMT
Breaking News!
From Kansas. On Wednesday night a 5th man was arrested in the murder of 2 Kansas mothers. Paul Brice was booked nto the Texas County jail last night.
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Post by Carl on Apr 25, 2024 20:24:17 GMT
Breaking News!
The New York appeals court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction. The court ruled that the judge prejudiced the former movie mogul with egregious improper rulings including a decision to let women testify who were not part of the case. Weinstein is currently serving a 23 year sentence in a NY prison following his conviction but now he will get a new trial.
The New York DA's office vows to retry the case.
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Post by Carl on Apr 25, 2024 20:50:05 GMT
After a late start the Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial begins its 11th day. But first to a motions hearing:
This motion focuses on how much evidence the jury is allowed to hear concerning statements regarding Tammy's health and life insurance. The judge will also rule whether they violate the hearsay rule.
The Hon. Steven Boyce rules to exclude the statements unless the defense opens the door...
The zombie statements are also ruled as hearsay. The statements are excluded. Another statement regarding Tammy's health is permitted.
This hearing is adjoined.
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Post by Carl on Apr 25, 2024 21:38:26 GMT
The Witnesses:
Vince Kaaiakamanu (Chief Deputy-MCSO)Testifies about searches and shooting range records retrieved and attributed to Alex Cox during his investigation.
On cross the defense attorney, John Prior questions the deputy on the 2019 email from Tammy Daybell to Mark Daybell detailing the paintball gun incident. The attorney seeks to question whether there was an Ar-15 or actually a paintball gun as Tammy described.
Excellent cross so far.
The defense attorney, John Prior questions the deputy about the distinction between a rifle and a paintball gun using exhibits to make his point. A very effective cross-examination!
On re-direct the prosecutor uses emails to refute the defense claims.
The re-cross begins and ends shortly. The witness is excused.
Spenser Cook (Sugar Salem Schools) Testifies about an email sent to Tammy from Charles Vallow warning her about info he had on her husband and his wife. There were no follow-up emails from Charles because she blocked him.
No cross. The witness is excused.
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Post by Carl on Apr 25, 2024 22:06:33 GMT
This just in
In another motions hearing concerning the move to the smaller courtroom and the lack of space to accommodate spectators, The Hon. judge Canone, ruled to limited the placement of monitors on desks as being too close to the jury.
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Post by Carl on Apr 25, 2024 22:28:02 GMT
Wow! This must be a really tiny courtroom. I wonder how Karen will fare without her usual entourage of supporters filling the courtroom every day.
Be careful what you ask for...
Personally, I think the judge deliberately called the defense's bluff! I believe the defense motion about the courtroom configuration was just a delaying tactic. They just knew the judge would dismiss the motion out of hand...
Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!
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Post by Hank on Apr 26, 2024 2:00:35 GMT
At the Supreme Court Thursday, audio only broadcast.
The Supreme Court adjourned after just under three hours of debate on Thursday over former President Trump's claims of presidential immunity.
Justices said they had asked all their questions and adjourned at roughly 12:45. The case will not be in session again until May 9.
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Post by Hank on Apr 26, 2024 2:04:41 GMT
And in NY state Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned by NY appeals court.
New trial is expected.
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Post by Carl on Apr 26, 2024 4:45:25 GMT
Hank, why am I not surprised?
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Post by Hank on Apr 26, 2024 12:33:20 GMT
Sorry about the repost , was going through email and had not deleted it.
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Post by Carl on Apr 26, 2024 13:12:35 GMT
Good morning!
The Harvey Weinstein story is blowing up. Many folks feel this is a travesty of justice. I don't. The Appeal's court decision was the right move and should stand as a lesson to all prosecutors. When they have a case that seems like a slam dunk, do not pile on! The law is a just the facts kind of lady. Anything more is likely to come back and bite em on appeal.
That prosecutor in the Trump case better keep this in mind. That Mr. Trump is a wiley one! His defense team will appeal any conviction to the ends of the earth.
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Post by Carl on Apr 26, 2024 13:33:53 GMT
No problem, Hank. By the time I got to your post any re-post was long gone.
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Post by Carl on Apr 26, 2024 13:58:43 GMT
I just finished watching the final pretrial motions hearing in MA v. Karen Read. Finally, this case is ready to go!
Can't wait for Opening statements on Monday. Depending on how long the current featured trial lasts this could be the next featured trial.
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Post by Carl on Apr 26, 2024 14:21:06 GMT
Just a note...
A featured trial on CTV is the trial featured on your program guide.
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Post by Carl on Apr 26, 2024 15:03:29 GMT
On Court TV the expert panel is making a compelling argument against Karen Read's conspiracy theory and her 3rd party defense that the judge reluctantly allowed, with the exception as apples to opening statements. The defense is not allowed to mention 3rd parties in their opening.
The argument against conspiracy centers around there being too many disparate agencies involved. I agree. But with a jury it only takes one to find the defense theory plausible, for an acquittal.
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