ZIMMERMAN TRIAL LIVE LINK

[Gman]

Can we just let this wrestling crap go? Please?

Sent from my tactical android.

[RblDiver]

Well, that judge did get quite uppity and obnoxious there, but I have to admit, I don't understand what the objection was for (not being a lawyer et al).

[TFOGGER]

Well, that judge did get quite uppity and obnoxious there, but I have to admit, I don't understand what the objection was for (not being a lawyer et al).

If he is being represented by counsel, any questions should be directed to his lawyers, except(if and) when he is on the stand.

[RblDiver]

If he is being represented by counsel, any questions should be directed to his lawyers, except(if and) when he is on the stand.

Ah, makes sense.

[Bailey Guns]

Wow. I've never seen, or heard of, a judge pressing a defendant like that. Zimmerman and his attorney's seemed stunned...for good reason. It was almost like the judge was looking for a reason (or trying to fabricate a reason) for someone to ask for a mistrial.

[sniper7]

Wow. I've never seen, or heard of, a judge pressing a defendant like that. Zimmerman and his attorney's seemed stunned...for good reason. It was almost like the judge was looking for a reason (or trying to fabricate a reason) for someone to ask for a mistrial.

pretty unprofessional on the judge's part. I believe she was trying to get a set deadline but neither Zimmerman or his lawyers had decided or set a time yet. Or they might have an ace in the hole or something as well and just saving it if something comes up and trying to avoid putting GZ on the stand to let the prosecution go over every detail and look for discrepancies between his testimony and his previous comments/statements etc.

[Jeff350]

I would be interested to know if that exchange took place in front of the jury. If it did, I would say the defense should be moving for a mistrial. I'm not a lawyer, but I know that a defendant does not have to testify. It is up to the prosecution to prove beyond a reasonable doubt he is guilty! Apparently this judge thinks its her job to prove he is guilty.

[Gman]

Wow. What's the point of legal representation if the judge is going to simply ignore it?

I can understand why the defense appears confused. I don't think I've ever seen anything like that before.

[Bailey Guns]

I don't think the defense wants a mistrial. The prosecution might. I think this trial was over after the first few prosecution witnesses.

[Singlestack]

^^^ +1. Totally agree; the defense wants acquittal of all charges and not a mistrial. I heard earlier on Hannity that the Judge is considering allowing the prosecution to reduce the charge from Murder 2 to manslaughter. I understand that is judicial discretion, but not often allowed.