Posted on 07/05/2013 3:56:11 AM PDT by Uncle Chip
Before I launch into the news for the week of July 4, readers that have not yet seen George Zimmerman’s reenactment of the events of February 26, 2012, should visit Greta VanSusteran’s blog where she has the video. It goes a long way toward putting a human face on the media creation that has, until recently, been George Zimmerman. I suspect that many will be struck by how meek he is, hardly a raging, racist killer. The reenactment was filmed the next day, a bit after 5 PM.
It may also be enlightening, but not surprising, to visit Twitchy to discover the kinds of threats being made against Zimmerman’s life.
Readers unfamiliar with the criminal justice system, particularly with police procedure, have surely been learning a great deal, particularly if they stay away from legacy and most cable media outlets. Even more balanced networks like Fox have made innumerable errors—I heard a Fox anchorette repeatedly claim that Zimmerman was told not to leave his truck—a complete falsehood–many because they simply don’t understand the issues and procedures involved. For example:
* Police officers are trained to appear to be strictly neutral in court. They are trained to keep their answers brief and concise, and never to volunteer information or to try to help one side or the other.
* Police officers are human beings. As a result, they often try to fudge a little, particularly to assist the prosecution, which is normally dealing with entirely legitimate cases filed against actual criminals.
* Smart and experienced police officers know better than to try to slip unfavorable testimony past smart defense attorneys, who very often have the advantage of knowing what the police do not.
All of these conventions would be violated this week. On to the testimony .........................
(Excerpt) Read more at statelymcdanielmanor.wordpress.com ...
In the matter of Crump, one might reasonably believe that she [Judge Nelson] is trying to run out the clock, to avoid having Crump deposed at all. This, of course, raises suspicions about what she believes—or knows—might come to light in a Crump deposition. Or perhaps she simply wants to continue to protect Crump from the consequences of his obvious deceptions and perjuries. There is no doubt that Crump and the prosecution have worked together on a daily basis from the beginning. Crump and the other members of the Scheme Team were present when BDLR ineptly interviewed Jeantel. The ethical lapses related to Crump’s relationship with the prosecution about which we know are voluminous and serious. What don’t we know? What does Nelson fear will come to light during a deposition?
Even the New York Times is admitting that the prosecution’s witnesses are aiding the defense.
If Zimmerman is acquitted, as I believe he must be, there will be calls for a complete investigation of the Scheme Team, the prosecution, and even the judge in this case. Those calls must be addressed, and when even the NYT begins to turn against The Narrative, it’s possible there may eventually be justice in Florida.
I don't know what constitutes improper ‘collusion’ from a legal perspective, but to me it seems that any prosecutorial collusion is unacceptable and an affront to our ‘innocent until proven guilty’ ethos of justice.
going to be a long day. I just read the entire thing and all the comments.
We can only hope, but I innately distrust American juries.
bfl when I have time.
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