06-10-2013, 11:08 AM
We're off...
Link to Trial (also being covered by HLN TV)
http://wildabouttrial.com/george-zimmerm...tream.html
Note: Not all of the juror questioning will be done in open court, so there will be times when the stream just shows the seal of the state of Florida or courtroom flags.
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The State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman
Charge: Second degree murder of Trayvon Martin
Lots of activity outside of the courtroom in Florida. There was also a hearing this morning.
George Zimmerman's wife, Shellie Zimmerman, and Trayvon Martin's mother and father (Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin) attended the proceedings. State Attorney Angela Corey, whose assistant prosecutors have been trying the case, also attended.
Nelson described the procedure for jury selection. She said the first 100 jurors would be questioned individually. They all will then be brought into open court and will be questioned in the courtroom by lawyers. The hearing, which lasted about 15 minutes, then went into recess as prospective jurors responded to a questionnaire.
Zimmerman's attorney, O'Mara, again asked for more time. Denied.
"We're not fully ready and we need more time," O'Mara told the judge. Assistant State Attorney Bernie de la Rionda objected and said lawyers defending George Zimmerman had "plenty of time" to prepare. Nelson agreed and denied the motion.
The judge however, did rule that a defense motion to prohibit prosecutors from using inflammatory words such as "profiled," "vigilante," "wannabe cop," and "self-appointed neighborhood watch captain" would be partially granted in reference to potential jurors. Lawyers will not be allowed to use those words when questioning potential jurors.
Not sure if the same terms will be barred once testimony starts; the ruling only applied to potential jurors. Also, I think the issues of allowing voice recognition experts/technology and whether the impaneled jury will be sequestered remain undecided, so separate hearings for those will resume soon.
Link to Trial (also being covered by HLN TV)
http://wildabouttrial.com/george-zimmerm...tream.html
Note: Not all of the juror questioning will be done in open court, so there will be times when the stream just shows the seal of the state of Florida or courtroom flags.
The State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman
Charge: Second degree murder of Trayvon Martin
Lots of activity outside of the courtroom in Florida. There was also a hearing this morning.
George Zimmerman's wife, Shellie Zimmerman, and Trayvon Martin's mother and father (Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin) attended the proceedings. State Attorney Angela Corey, whose assistant prosecutors have been trying the case, also attended.
Nelson described the procedure for jury selection. She said the first 100 jurors would be questioned individually. They all will then be brought into open court and will be questioned in the courtroom by lawyers. The hearing, which lasted about 15 minutes, then went into recess as prospective jurors responded to a questionnaire.
Zimmerman's attorney, O'Mara, again asked for more time. Denied.
"We're not fully ready and we need more time," O'Mara told the judge. Assistant State Attorney Bernie de la Rionda objected and said lawyers defending George Zimmerman had "plenty of time" to prepare. Nelson agreed and denied the motion.
The judge however, did rule that a defense motion to prohibit prosecutors from using inflammatory words such as "profiled," "vigilante," "wannabe cop," and "self-appointed neighborhood watch captain" would be partially granted in reference to potential jurors. Lawyers will not be allowed to use those words when questioning potential jurors.
Not sure if the same terms will be barred once testimony starts; the ruling only applied to potential jurors. Also, I think the issues of allowing voice recognition experts/technology and whether the impaneled jury will be sequestered remain undecided, so separate hearings for those will resume soon.