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Since 2015, Lewin has been committed to convicting Robert Durst for murder. He finally succeeded It was a thrill to watch a master at work.Many of the 'talking heads' on court tv and Law and Crime, were castigating Lewin, saying he was too obsessed with minute details, was veering off into the weeds, was losing the jury because of that---and I was thinking the opposite.
I have arrived early to get front row seat.2 hrs 40 mins from now
I'm right there with you. This should be so satisfying for Lewin.I have arrived early to get front row seat.
(In addition to admiring John Lewin, I admit to enjoying Judge Mark Windham too...he seems so LA!)
Agree. Since court seems to be cancelled for the 18th, hope judge reaches sentence today.I'm right there with you. This should be so satisfying for Lewin.
Agree. Since court seems to be cancelled for the 18th, hope judge reaches sentence today.
Special thanks, @Niner for your excellent reporting on the Durst/Berman case for us WSers.Thought I'd post the tweets & pics
Cathy Russon
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#RobertDurst - Media/public were just let in the courtroom. Sentencing should begin soon.
Durst has been brought into the courtroom.
WE ARE LIVE in #RobertDurst sentencing.
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At least 3 jurors have shown up for sentencing.
#RobertDurst watches the 3 jury members walk in.
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There are NINE jury members that have shown up for sentencing.
Prosecutor John Lewin addressing the defense motion for a new trial.
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#RobertDurst is carefully following along on his tablet as Lewin speaks then he looks up at Lewin.
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Defense attorney David Chesnoff as he listens to prosecutor John Lewin.
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John Lewin in countering the points the defense had in their motion for new trial. Judge Windham told him it wasn't necessary, but....go ahead... This is what the defense team looks like during this.
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#RobertDurst might be getting a little sleepy to Lewin going on and on.
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Defense attorney Dick DeGuerin in response to Lewin wrapping up - Don't dance in the end zone, people will think you've never been there before.
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#RobertDurst has a mustache.
#RobertDurst pulls his mask down and appears to be breathing very heavily.
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As Judge Windham delivers his ruling on defense motion for new trial, which he DENIED, everyone around Durst watching him pretty closely right now. He was offered water but didn't take it.
Susan Berman's cousin, Denny Marcus gives a victim impact statement. "I was robbed and my beautiful son was robbed of an absolutely extraordinary, unforgettable brilliant person whose life was savagely taken from her..."
Now Susan's godson, Sareb Kaufman. He calls Susan his mother. He said Susan's murder changed everything for him.
BREAKING: Real Estate Heir Robert Durst, 78, Sentenced to Spend the Rest of His Life in Prison for Murdering Friend to Cover Up Wife’s Death
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link: https://twitter.com/cathyrusson