any word on how jury selection is going/went?
Is there any other reason besides EJ being a wacko, as to why she doesnt want to attend her own trial? She is a very smart girl (IMO) why wouldnt she want to have her day in court. Is it because there will be actual evidence that will put her away for good? I dont get it.
Has anyone confirmed if the when the trail starts it will be aired either on in session or some place else? Sorry to ask I have looked through several threads but it didnt seem like anyone had any definate.
Thanks
http://www.courtminutes.maricopa.gov/docs/Criminal/092012/m5413654.pdf
9/4/2012 MINUTE ENTRY
...Discussion is held as to the States Motion to Admit Evidence Pursuant to Rule 404. The Court will defer Rule 404 resolution at this time.
...Discussion is held as to Defendants Motion for Voluntariness Hearing and Motion to Suppress.
...Discussion is held as to Defendants Motion in Limine to Exclude a Text Message Between Elizabeth Johnson and Tammi Smith. For the reasons set forth on the record,
IT IS ORDERED granting Defendants Motion.
...As to Defendants Motions in Limine to Exclude Elizabeth Johnsons Statement to Detective Velazquez and Special Agent Chavez; The State shall file a Response to the Motions no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 7, 2012.
http://www.courtminutes.maricopa.gov/docs/Criminal/092012/m5413526.pdf
9/6/2012 TRIAL DAY TWO
...Scott Dutcher from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is present.
The jury is not present.
Discussion is held as to Defendant’s refusal to be transported, Defendant’s jail
circumstances and the electronic belt worn during trial proceedings. Defendant is cautioned that there will now be a permanent directive that she be transported by any means necessary for trial...
BBM: I don't get this. I don't know how this is legal, especially if someone is considered innocent until proven guilty. I'm not saying I think she's innocent (I don't) but how is this constitutional? Can't she waive her right to be there?
I wonder if Marc Victor told EJ that his associates will be handling her case, since he is busy running for office?
IMHO, if he did, then that might be the reason why EJ doesn't want to come to court - if she feels like she's being railroaded by her own attorney. Part of the reason it's taken so long to come to trial is because of all the "trust" issues she's had with every former attorney.
Just a thought....
I wonder if Marc Victor told EJ that his associates will be handling her case, since he is busy running for office?
IMHO, if he did, then that might be the reason why EJ doesn't want to come to court - if she feels like she's being railroaded by her own attorney. Part of the reason it's taken so long to come to trial is because of all the "trust" issues she's had with every former attorney.
Just a thought....
Good thought.
You know she will write another letter soon.
If I were her Grandmother I would have a talking to her and cut her off if she
did not straighten up.
I cannot wait for this trial to get started already!
Sorry, I haven't been able to keep up with this, and I'm still really new! I don't want to annoy anyone, but what's up with EJ's grandmother? Is she standing by her? I've been waiting & watching for this to finally come to trial, & was so appreciative following along TS's here! I joined during Drew Peterson's trial last month, just found I HAD to vent somewhere!! Thanks again to all of you who keep us up with so much info! Will this be on In Session? I was able to watch alot of TS's on an Arizona station but don't have the link for it anymore! Thanks in advance for any help with this, :websleuther: websleuthers are the greatest!!