AbbeyBabbey
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Defendant (I will refer to him in pronouns as I refuse to say his name) changed his mind about the plea offer. DA asked to incorporate the offer into case file as a "sealed exhibit". Granted. Judge maintained March 2023 trial date and instructed DA and Defense to revise "scheduling order" to make sure all issues are resolved prior to trial.
Observations:
Defendant is a small man. From 25' away, he looks to be around my size (I'm 5'5"/120 lbs.) He had a buzz cut, mustache, small gotee and a small tat on his left neck (couldn't make out what it says). He was in orange and white striped prison attire. He looked healthy. There was a large family presence (15 maybe) and they were more emotional than Mae Mae's family. There were two federal agents who sat in the back row behind his family. He looked around the courtroom until Mae Mae's family came in. Then he turned his head to stare at the Seal of the Great State of New Mexico and maintained his gaze there.
The DA's left for about 20 minutes and came back in leading the family. Mama sat right in front of me. She looked stoic and maintained her composure throughout. All council were called into chambers, re-entered and retook their seats and Judge Johnson came in. His Honor asked him a few questions about the plea offer and then it was over. Mae Mae's family was escorted back into the conference room right behind the back wall of the courtroom.
I did speak with the reporter sent by the Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper. He said his article will be posted soon. I will link it when it gets posted. He did try to get a comment from the DA and/or family. They refused to comment. Channel13 news was setting up outside as I exited. Pretty sure they will get "no comment" also. If they have a report I will post it too later today.
I'm sad!
Observations:
Defendant is a small man. From 25' away, he looks to be around my size (I'm 5'5"/120 lbs.) He had a buzz cut, mustache, small gotee and a small tat on his left neck (couldn't make out what it says). He was in orange and white striped prison attire. He looked healthy. There was a large family presence (15 maybe) and they were more emotional than Mae Mae's family. There were two federal agents who sat in the back row behind his family. He looked around the courtroom until Mae Mae's family came in. Then he turned his head to stare at the Seal of the Great State of New Mexico and maintained his gaze there.
The DA's left for about 20 minutes and came back in leading the family. Mama sat right in front of me. She looked stoic and maintained her composure throughout. All council were called into chambers, re-entered and retook their seats and Judge Johnson came in. His Honor asked him a few questions about the plea offer and then it was over. Mae Mae's family was escorted back into the conference room right behind the back wall of the courtroom.
I did speak with the reporter sent by the Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper. He said his article will be posted soon. I will link it when it gets posted. He did try to get a comment from the DA and/or family. They refused to comment. Channel13 news was setting up outside as I exited. Pretty sure they will get "no comment" also. If they have a report I will post it too later today.
I'm sad!
