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Post by Carl on Sept 18, 2024 15:05:24 GMT
Good morning! Welcome to Court TV News. Day Three begins in Mississippi v. Carly Gregg... Deadly Daughter Murder Trial Presiding judge: Hon. Dewey Arthur, judge The judge presents his colloquy of the defendant. Carly Gregg defers deciding on whether to testify until after the defense case. Carly Gregg who was just 14 years-old at the time fatally shot her mother, Ashley Smylie and shot her step-dad, Heath Smylie in the shoulder. He survived. Prosecutors charged Carly as an adult with 1st degree murder, attempted murder, and tampering with physical evidence. Investigators say Carly shot her mother twice in the head in their home, played with her dogs and then allegedly texted a friend, saying she had an emergency and needed her to come over. The friend left and that's when prosecutors say Carly was lying in wait for her step-dad. He told detectives that when he got home he found his wife dead on the floor of Carly's room. He turned around and Carly shot him hitting him once. He wrestled the gun away from her and she ran out of the home. She was later caught by police about half a mile away. The defense says they believe Carly will be acquitted and that a change in her medication combined with mental health factors contributed to her actions. Carly Gregg rejected a plea deal for 40 years offered by the state. Gregg faces a sentence of life for murder, 20 years to life for attempted murder, and 10 years for tampering with evidence if she is convicted. Juvenile witness' testimony is not allowed to be broadcast. |
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Post by Carl on Sept 18, 2024 15:21:00 GMT
In MS v. Gregg.
Witness: Heath Smylie (Surviving Victim) Recalled on Direct Examination for the Defense.
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Post by Carl on Sept 18, 2024 15:58:53 GMT
In MS v. Gregg A new defense witness took the stand...
Witness: Tony Shack (Deputy RCSO) On Direct Examination for the Defense.
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Post by Sandy on Sept 18, 2024 16:08:15 GMT
Carly shot her mother twice in the head in their home, (then played with her dogs!!) She then tried to kill her step father.
I find it hard to believe that Carly "will be acquitted due to mental health problems and a change in her medications." , I also find it hard to believe that she is only 14 years old. Therefore, I don't understand why she is being tried as an adult!
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Post by Carl on Sept 18, 2024 16:40:42 GMT
After the state objects to the admissibility of the officer's body camera footage, the judge excuses the jury.
The judge excuses the witness subject to recall so that the defense can get access to the body cam footage.
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Post by Carl on Sept 18, 2024 16:47:01 GMT
Sandy, I agree. But I'm just getting the particulars on this case after a brief pause in following CTV cases for personal reasons. I hope to learn more shortly.
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Post by Carl on Sept 18, 2024 17:14:13 GMT
Update
From New York v. Sean Combs who has a bond hearing scheduled for 3:30pm ET today.
"Downfall Of Diddy"
Combs pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges. An indictment says he engaged in a persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse towards women and other individuals. He was arrested earlier this week, months after federal authorities raided his homes in Los Angeles and Miami. And over the past year he's been sued by many people who say he subjected them to physical and sexual abuse. He's denied all of these allegations.
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Post by Carl on Sept 18, 2024 17:26:23 GMT
In MS v. Gregg, the jury is recalled as is the defense witness.
Witness: Tony Shack (Deputy-RCSO) Still on Direct Examination for the Defense.
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Post by Sandy on Sept 18, 2024 18:22:22 GMT
I'm personally not interested in following any cases involving sex crimes, in general, or the Diddy Combs case, in particular.
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Post by Carl on Sept 18, 2024 18:29:14 GMT
Update
From South Carolina v. John Blauvelt
Military Wife Murder Trial
A former Army recruiter, John Blauvelt is accused of killing his 22 year-old wife, Catherine 'Cati' Blauvelt and then fleeing with his 17 year-old girlfriend. Catherine and John had separated just 4 days before the murder back in October 2016. Her body was found inside an abandoned house. Investigators say she was stabbed to death.
The defendant's teen girlfriend, Hannah Thompson was found several weeks later in Oregon. She is charged as an accessory and is currently awaiting trial.
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Post by Carl on Sept 18, 2024 18:38:00 GMT
Mississippi v. Carly Gregg, continues...
Deadly Daughter Murder Trial
Witness: Tony Shack (Deputy-RCSO) Recalled on Cross-Examination by the Prosecution.
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Post by Carl on Sept 18, 2024 18:43:44 GMT
Sandy, my friend, are you trying to confuse me? Why bother posting to posts, the subject of which you aren't interested in? You got me scratching my head, puzzled.
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Post by Carl on Sept 18, 2024 19:11:00 GMT
In MS v. Gregg, the defense calls it's final witness.
Witness: Dr. Andrew Clark (Psychiatrist) On Direct Examination for the Defense.
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Post by Sandy on Sept 18, 2024 20:21:00 GMT
Carl, I'm sorry to confuse you. There was a time when I watched quite a lot of Court TV, starting way back years ago with the O.J. Simpson trial. Nowadays, though, Xfinity does not offer that coverage, locally.
While searching for Court TV info, I noted several others inquiring and/or complaining about that issue. The bottom line for Comcast, though, is the lack of sponsors/ advertising dollars.
At any rate, I am not interested in every trial and just reading/writing about them won't work for me either. Soo, carry on - and I'll just go softly into the night - er day.
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Post by Carl on Sept 18, 2024 22:55:21 GMT
Breaking News!
From Massachusetts v. Karen Read.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
Norfolk district attorney, Michael Morrissey announced today that he has tapped defense attorney, Hank Brennen as a special assistant DA, calling him a highly respected and skilled former prosecutor.
Brennen said this in a statement that he assumes full responsibility and all obligations for prosecuting this case and will do so meticulously, ethically, and zealously without compromise.
Defendant Karen Read stood trial earlier this year for the 2nd degree murder of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe. The case ended in a mistrial. The jury was deadlocked on the charges. She will now face a jury once again come January 2025.
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