Just Jayla
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From what I remember, CA did not start off her M&M depo as nastily as GA did...she was doing a lot of "correcting the record," but she did not get super nasty until some time into the depo. So, on the 15th, she may start out okay, but we'll see how the state works her up.
In the past, LDB has been far less "pushy" than John Morgan, so a lot will depend on her approach. JM has shown he will debate the judge's application of the law if he thinks it necessary, LDB seems a bit more reserved. If pushed, I think LDB/JA will take off the kid gloves, but in past testimonies by the Anthony's, it has been business as usual, the state making their case once the witness is off the stand rather than arguing with the witness.
As for LA's appearance on the 15th (which may require its own thread), can't wait to see if I've been defending him rightfully, or if he reverts to Anthony ways. LA has some mannerisims that annoy, but if you read between the lines with him, there is a sense that he knows where the right side of the law is.
What would be just lovely is if the state can finesse him just enough to get the facts out there without completely alienating him as a witness. Rather than fear of being guilted by his mother's admonitions, it would be good if LA comes away unafraid of doing the right thing, no matter what his mother says to him. Although having him appear as a hostile witness is enticing, I think it would be better in the long run if he felt personally compelled to cooperate with the decent people of the state-it will say a lot at sentencing if KC's brother makes a clean seperation from her.
I am not saying the state is mistreating anyone that they "go after" on the stand (they are doing their jobs when they do), but sometimes a witness can feel that way and a spiteful witness will shut down. If LA could see the state as sort of a safe harbor from the craziness, he will make an excellent witness.
In the past, LDB has been far less "pushy" than John Morgan, so a lot will depend on her approach. JM has shown he will debate the judge's application of the law if he thinks it necessary, LDB seems a bit more reserved. If pushed, I think LDB/JA will take off the kid gloves, but in past testimonies by the Anthony's, it has been business as usual, the state making their case once the witness is off the stand rather than arguing with the witness.
As for LA's appearance on the 15th (which may require its own thread), can't wait to see if I've been defending him rightfully, or if he reverts to Anthony ways. LA has some mannerisims that annoy, but if you read between the lines with him, there is a sense that he knows where the right side of the law is.
What would be just lovely is if the state can finesse him just enough to get the facts out there without completely alienating him as a witness. Rather than fear of being guilted by his mother's admonitions, it would be good if LA comes away unafraid of doing the right thing, no matter what his mother says to him. Although having him appear as a hostile witness is enticing, I think it would be better in the long run if he felt personally compelled to cooperate with the decent people of the state-it will say a lot at sentencing if KC's brother makes a clean seperation from her.
I am not saying the state is mistreating anyone that they "go after" on the stand (they are doing their jobs when they do), but sometimes a witness can feel that way and a spiteful witness will shut down. If LA could see the state as sort of a safe harbor from the craziness, he will make an excellent witness.