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Iwasthere

(3,207 posts)
Tue May 7, 2024, 02:20 PM May 7

Defence "We move for a mistrail... court set guardrails and her testimony went over them

Also Blanche said "A lot of the testimony that this witness talked about today is way different than the story she was peddling in 2016

"Wait, Mr Blance isnt that what OBJECTIONS are for? Jesus Christ!, He can't come back and now say, well I should of objected your honor. WTF???

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Defence "We move for a mistrail... court set guardrails and her testimony went over them (Original Post) Iwasthere May 7 OP
Denied RandySF May 7 #1
They didn't object Tree Lady May 7 #2
Merchan denied defense's motion for mistrial (per NBC Live report) Jrose May 7 #3
I think the lack of objection was to purposely create a "situation" wherein they could move for a mistrial. Oopsie Daisy May 7 #4
Bingo. But it was a dumb move. Ocelot II May 7 #7
But in any event, it's great material for a GOP Whine-fest BoRaGard May 7 #8
Judge, do your own job! Johnny2X2X May 7 #5
Then IMPEACH her, dumbass! rsdsharp May 7 #6
Totally different from gag order guidelines!1 UTUSN May 7 #9

Oopsie Daisy

(3,088 posts)
4. I think the lack of objection was to purposely create a "situation" wherein they could move for a mistrial.
Tue May 7, 2024, 02:23 PM
May 7

It was a calculated move that will fail.

Ocelot II

(116,584 posts)
7. Bingo. But it was a dumb move.
Tue May 7, 2024, 02:26 PM
May 7

The judge will deal with it by giving remedial instructions, and their failure to object to the testimony means they can't use it as an issue on appeal.

BoRaGard

(597 posts)
8. But in any event, it's great material for a GOP Whine-fest
Tue May 7, 2024, 02:28 PM
May 7

They are always on the lookout for a chance to whine.

They will have a ball with this.

Johnny2X2X

(19,655 posts)
5. Judge, do your own job!
Tue May 7, 2024, 02:23 PM
May 7

“Whether these are new stories or not new stories the remedy is on cross examination,” Merchan says, noting that he objected himself when he felt the defense hadn’t.

rsdsharp

(9,331 posts)
6. Then IMPEACH her, dumbass!
Tue May 7, 2024, 02:25 PM
May 7

You know, Trial Advocacy 101. If you can show her story is different, it will destroy her credibility with the jury.

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