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Kicking this. nt. premium Jul 2013 #1
thx...so we don't have to keep using the morning thread uponit7771 Jul 2013 #2
After the defense rests, the State has the right to put forth a rebuttal case so... Spazito Jul 2013 #3
The rebuttal case is HOPEFULLY where they saved the best for last. They've already hinted on the... uponit7771 Jul 2013 #4
I hope John Guy does the rebuttal and closing, premium Jul 2013 #6
John Guy is great, however if you look at the Defense avebury Jul 2013 #8
+1, the police drug tested the dead guy!!! WTF is that!? They couldn't show more bias if someone pay uponit7771 Jul 2013 #9
I wonder if Zimmerman refused to go to the ER is that he avebury Jul 2013 #11
This is another good question, I wish the PA coudl bring it up. Also, I don't think the THC evdience uponit7771 Jul 2013 #12
Also, going to the ER might have backfired on Zimmerman's avebury Jul 2013 #14
it would go to bolster the defense Kali Jul 2013 #130
Any blood drawn would have required proper chain of custody and handling magical thyme Jul 2013 #47
I don't see Zimmerman to be very bright avebury Jul 2013 #48
good point. I still suspect, tho, it was more about keeping the true extent of his injuries magical thyme Jul 2013 #52
Very true, premium Jul 2013 #53
The police didn't drug test Trayvon, premium Jul 2013 #13
That's because the police took Z's word for it off the bat instead of questioing ANYTHING they uponit7771 Jul 2013 #15
Yep, that's pretty much what happened, premium Jul 2013 #16
THEN Serino comes to the stand and basically testifies for the defense...given that they are doing uponit7771 Jul 2013 #37
Serino is now a beat cop, a "lateral move" according to him... Spazito Jul 2013 #42
they seem to have really good team work compared to the defense Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #41
I am pretty sure they will put on a rebuttal case based on the testimony of the defense witnesses... Spazito Jul 2013 #7
that's a good point uponit7771 Jul 2013 #10
Do you have any idea when the prosecutors rebuttal is scheduled ? lumpy Jul 2013 #115
Doh!!!! premium Jul 2013 #5
Thanks. The way people have been responding on this forum I wasn't sure if a rebuttal was lumpy Jul 2013 #65
You're welcome! I, too, am hopeful and expecting a solid rebuttal from the State ... Spazito Jul 2013 #74
Muddy/fog = reasonable doubt customerserviceguy Jul 2013 #179
Whoa, Zimmerman isn't in concert with his attornies re testifying... Spazito Jul 2013 #17
And Knock Knock just never seems to learn. nt avebury Jul 2013 #18
Objecting to the judge?? Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #20
Yep, it is but it is up to the Judge whether they wish to raise contempt... Spazito Jul 2013 #24
At some point it would become so pokerfan Jul 2013 #46
The defense has given notice they have two more witnesses, very short testimony... Spazito Jul 2013 #51
I agree pokerfan Jul 2013 #86
His legal counsel definitely doesn't want him to testify but the decision is solely Zimmerman's... Spazito Jul 2013 #91
West wants more time to beat Zimmerman into avebury Jul 2013 #21
That's his job naaman fletcher Jul 2013 #50
The judge would never allow him to withdraw. JimDandy Jul 2013 #62
He just trying to do what's best for his client, premium Jul 2013 #58
In addition naaman fletcher Jul 2013 #67
It now sounds like he won't take that stand, premium Jul 2013 #72
Just to be clear, I believe they stated they had two brief witnesses prior to the Judge asking... Spazito Jul 2013 #76
I was going by your earlier post, so I may have been wrong. nt. premium Jul 2013 #78
another livestream link: Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #19
You're welcome, premium Jul 2013 #22
Has the foam dummy been excused? pintobean Jul 2013 #23
LOL! nt avebury Jul 2013 #25
That poor dummy, premium Jul 2013 #27
+1 uponit7771 Jul 2013 #28
Do they clean that thing between uses? Just Saying Jul 2013 #77
my freaking sister called during that and I missed it all! Kali Jul 2013 #134
go to this link Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #178
Every dummy needs some dummy sometimes. n/t customerserviceguy Jul 2013 #180
Dissention in the ranks of the Defense Team? avebury Jul 2013 #26
I love the fly on the wall tweets. Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #29
O'Mara looks like a pretty good damn attorney. I'm not surprised chelsea0011 Jul 2013 #31
Should O'Mara win his complete acquittal customerserviceguy Jul 2013 #181
I would have thought Z and his team would have decided if he should testify, no? HeroInAHalfShell Jul 2013 #30
they may have decided it Bodhi BloodWave Jul 2013 #33
haha good call! HeroInAHalfShell Jul 2013 #87
Let's all make an effort to keep it noncontentious Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #32
I agree 100%. premium Jul 2013 #34
YES!! Zimmerman had OTHER options!! He could've stayed his ass in his vehicle!! uponit7771 Jul 2013 #35
+1000. premium Jul 2013 #39
Yeap, not only the dispatcher by the NWP training said wait for the cops...and GZ saying he wouldn't uponit7771 Jul 2013 #43
Than you might agree that Zimmerman is more of a predator Wash. state Desk Jet Jul 2013 #66
And Trayvon could've called 911 instead of a friend! lbrtbell Jul 2013 #92
While he was running for Zimmerman?! It's obvious he thought he lost him, Zimmerman knew.. uponit7771 Jul 2013 #97
stop blaming the victim!!! noiretextatique Jul 2013 #106
a black teen call the cops? Kali Jul 2013 #136
+1 uponit7771 Jul 2013 #162
West now the point guard? avebury Jul 2013 #36
Re-Cross: Mr. Root, would events have gone avebury Jul 2013 #38
...I think Costner is setting this up, would go towards man slaughter cause Z didn't pay attention uponit7771 Jul 2013 #40
Mr. Root - Could a hit to the nose be a result of avebury Jul 2013 #44
Time for an update on the jury. avebury Jul 2013 #45
I'm sure the jury has had enough of this "expert." Jim__ Jul 2013 #49
WHY is he back again? Given this morning's performance you'd think... dorkzilla Jul 2013 #54
GZ certainly had a "warrior mindset" when he attacked that police officer NatBurner Jul 2013 #55
Bloom on MSNBC just wondered when Root said Zimmerman is not the kind chelsea0011 Jul 2013 #56
Hopefully uponit7771 Jul 2013 #61
He doesn't have a criminal record. Vattel Jul 2013 #70
Missed it, who is on the witness stand now? tia uponit7771 Jul 2013 #57
Zimmerman's former neighbor. Jim__ Jul 2013 #59
thx uponit7771 Jul 2013 #68
What is the purpose of this witness? madaboutharry Jul 2013 #60
Lisa Bloom former Court TV reporter and attorney just made a great point senseandsensibility Jul 2013 #63
I hope so. nt. polly7 Jul 2013 #69
I hope that the prosecution walks through that door. yardwork Jul 2013 #73
Doubtful. The prosecution could have objected, JimDandy Jul 2013 #95
The judge denied it? senseandsensibility Jul 2013 #157
"Yes or No" polly7 Jul 2013 #64
Hopefully that convinces the jury to disregard this guy's testimony. Jim__ Jul 2013 #71
That's what I was thinking. polly7 Jul 2013 #75
Papa Zimmerman's gonna testify!!! senseandsensibility Jul 2013 #79
Z's father? no audio for me....tia uponit7771 Jul 2013 #80
Yes, he's on the stand now. senseandsensibility Jul 2013 #81
Yes, premium Jul 2013 #83
and then... dumdum dum dum DUMMMM.. will he? or won't he? Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #90
Whoa, anyone notice the trace THC issue has not come up and this is supposedly... Spazito Jul 2013 #82
Wouldn't that help the prosecution then if they could bring up Z's prescription drug use? HeroInAHalfShell Jul 2013 #89
Well, seeing as the defence chose not to raise the issue they fought so hard to have admitted... Spazito Jul 2013 #94
so they both decided to just not bring that info up? HeroInAHalfShell Jul 2013 #96
The defense opened the door, the State didn't... Spazito Jul 2013 #101
Didn't the jury already hear about the THC in TM's system? Duer 157099 Jul 2013 #110
No, the defense realized it was a big OOPS to try and get it into testimony... Spazito Jul 2013 #145
But I heard him say it Duer 157099 Jul 2013 #147
I am not sure, I thought they were present when the ME mentioned the trace THC but other posts... Spazito Jul 2013 #148
I thought so too. It was during his regular testimony and I was surprised that Duer 157099 Jul 2013 #173
I was surprised at no objection as well, that's why I am not sure the jury was present... Spazito Jul 2013 #174
Go for it, Georgie! Please! Jim__ Jul 2013 #84
I am betting he won't but I am so hoping I am wrong and he... Spazito Jul 2013 #88
I'm on the edge of my chair Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #93
Me too! Spazito Jul 2013 #98
lol now I want a beer. Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #99
I will join you in the toast! Spazito Jul 2013 #102
hear, hear! To Truth and Justice Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #109
The dignity and grace she has exhibited throughout has been... Spazito Jul 2013 #113
I can't imagine how hard it would be to... Bay Boy Jul 2013 #176
I can't imagine either yet both did so showing incredible strength... Spazito Jul 2013 #177
Lisa Bloom just said that open court is ended for today, and the judge wants a decision about Z's senseandsensibility Jul 2013 #85
so Z wont testify. Wonder how this will look after the trial is over. HeroInAHalfShell Jul 2013 #100
Refresh my memory. Who is Pollock? nt avebury Jul 2013 #103
Gym owner madaboutharry Jul 2013 #104
Impeachment of this witness on the horizon it seems... Spazito Jul 2013 #107
I don't recall his testimony, or why he would be impeached? Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #111
Impeachment is not proper in rebuttal, so the scope is an issue. madaboutharry Jul 2013 #112
I see.. but what was his original testimony about? Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #117
Formal impeachment isn't allowed but actual impeachment-discrediting the testimony is... Spazito Jul 2013 #127
He testified that Zimmerman, even though he was taking MMA classes three times a... Spazito Jul 2013 #121
but he said "absolutely not" Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #163
Yes but the Judge sustained the defense's objection to that line of questioning... Spazito Jul 2013 #167
aha.. I had to leave off watching just at the point of his objection. Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #168
Well, it IS the defendent's right to choose not to testify and the jury is given... Spazito Jul 2013 #169
this guy? from the gym? Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #108
Adam Pollock riverwalker Jul 2013 #175
I just want to add my thanks to both you and GSC for starting these threads... Spazito Jul 2013 #105
I second that. Thank you. n/t TDale313 Jul 2013 #118
The PA is on to something. avebury Jul 2013 #114
But can he get it in? Jim__ Jul 2013 #116
How the guy on the one hand talk about what a disaster avebury Jul 2013 #123
Oh jeez. madaboutharry Jul 2013 #120
ANd remember, he had to be in court the day after his avebury Jul 2013 #129
What's happening now?? Cross exam?? Ninga Jul 2013 #122
The jury is being excused for now. nt avebury Jul 2013 #124
Proffer? he is testifying out of jury's presence - after a 15 min break. Jim__ Jul 2013 #125
They're not offering "Zimmerman classes" Azathoth Jul 2013 #126
It is absurd given he, in essence, testified to how crappy his training was... Spazito Jul 2013 #131
Screen shot of the gym's Zim page pintobean Jul 2013 #119
The gym isn't marketing with that page - lynne Jul 2013 #128
That's the way I see it, too. pintobean Jul 2013 #133
It says nothing about limiting enquiries to the media and, if you will note, there is a * Spazito Jul 2013 #135
No, it doesn't say "media only" - lynne Jul 2013 #138
Not a stretch at all, imo Spazito Jul 2013 #140
He should have titled the page "Press" madaboutharry Jul 2013 #137
I agree it was poorly done - lynne Jul 2013 #139
Why did they go into recess again so soon after the avebury Jul 2013 #132
What do Phil Spector, Drew Peterson, and George Zimmerman have in common? Nevernose Jul 2013 #141
Another day listening to how violent Zippo seems/wants to be -- fight training and a gun toter. Hoyt Jul 2013 #142
PA is going after Zimmerman's prior bad acts avebury Jul 2013 #143
Yes and no Nevernose Jul 2013 #144
I have to say I hope the Judge doesn't allow this as I think it would open the door to... Spazito Jul 2013 #146
Trayvon smoking pot has nothing to do with what happened that night Beaverhausen Jul 2013 #150
It is the issue of 'prior bad acts', if that door is opened by one side... Spazito Jul 2013 #154
It's rebuttal, not prior bad acts Nevernose Jul 2013 #152
It is testimony as to 'prior bad acts' ie assault of a undercover officer 8 years previously... Spazito Jul 2013 #158
Wow! Several Defense witnesses have been avebury Jul 2013 #149
Judge Nelson was very annoyed last night about madaboutharry Jul 2013 #153
The number of alleged violations appear to be growing. avebury Jul 2013 #155
Even Zimmerman's FRIENDS suck. Nevernose Jul 2013 #156
Add to that Zimmerman's lawyers as they were present when Goode violated... Spazito Jul 2013 #159
If jury instructions are tonight is the prosecution not doing a rebuttal? chelsea0011 Jul 2013 #151
It sure seems like it at this point... Spazito Jul 2013 #171
Wouldn't it be the responsibilty of the attorneys avebury Jul 2013 #160
The Judge has complete discretion in this regard... Spazito Jul 2013 #161
maybe once the trial is concluded? Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #165
It didn't sound like it to me from her rulings... Spazito Jul 2013 #166
So as a result, she made a mouse of a molehill avebury Jul 2013 #170
Yes, I admit I am disappointed by her lack of action on this... Spazito Jul 2013 #172
The Judge stated the jury will not be in attendence until 1:00 pm when the closing... Spazito Jul 2013 #164
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