Madelyn@Madelyn113
Defense has no proof that this is a "Syndrome". Meaning this was a constant in the relationship. Judge needs proof #DerekMedina

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Seems defence claiming "Knife handle" can be see near sink?????

If that was knife handle.. then it is there before, during and after shooting.. Nobody was holding it, threatening with it...it is still there when Medina leaves... the fairies must have put it in the drawer at some stage?

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Cathy@courtchatter
Defense: Well then judge, I would ask we break until Monday.
#DerekMedina

#DerekMedina - Judge: I'm not wasting an entire day before the Thanksgiving holiday when you say you have other witnesses you can call.

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Lauren@Johnson2006
Defense attorneys need to be respectful. The judge should throw him out on his ass. #DerekMedina

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THIS is what happens when you try and invent a defense for the indefensible.

This animal shot and killed his wife in anger.. he is simply guilty of murder.. he should have plead guilty.

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MMc@RieMcAz
Granny and Father Flanagan are like "we made a big mistake coming" lol #DerekMedina

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Madelyn@Madelyn113
Is this suppose to be the example of Jennifer beating #DerekMedina

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Wonderland BCE@WonderlandBCE
Well after 1hr15min temper tantrum by the defense #DerekMedina trial is finally underway!

Cathy@courtchatter
Jury is in the courtroom. Defense is playing an agreed upon video interview of Jennifer's friend Kelly. #DerekMedina

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Text messages .....

Jennifer Alfonso on left, Kelly Harwood on right

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As was pointed out yesterday... the "throw away comment" about "burst of energy" is ALFONSO commenting about Kelly Harwood.. so even if (big if) you twist that into an allusion to drug use (amphetamines).. it is about Harwood and NOT ALFONSO

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Court back in session after lunch.. but no stream and no explanation of WTF not!!

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David Ovalle@DavidOvalle305
Defense about to play video interview of Jennifer Alfonso's 10-y.o. daughter, who was upstairs when Derek Medina shot and killer her mother

Judge excused jury for a few minutes to research issues about playing video of victim's minor daughter in open court before the media

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I understand there might be questions/concerns about child testimony broadcast, but...

That does NOT explain all the other breaks in stream for no apparent reason and dopey cunts running ads or local news

It does not explain why Court not scheduled to start until 10:00AM+ and yet they STILL can never actually start on time.

And more generally NOBODY seems to be inclined to tweet and keep the public informed

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John Turchin WPLG@Johnturchin
Just met w/Judge & Attorneys & came to agreement on showing video, revealing victim's then-10 yr old daughter's interview from below chin



Stream back

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Cathy@courtchatter
#DerekMedina - I have spoken to friends of Jennifer Alfonso.Her daughter is a special needs child (don't know details) & lives w/her bio dad

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David Ovalle@DavidOvalle305
Really heart wrenching. Jennifer's daughter recalling how he heard his mom yelling, crying, throwing things, then silence. Then police came

Daughter didn't realize her mom had been shot to death, was laying on kitchen floor: "I think they left me in the house by accident."Daughter didn't realize her mom had been shot to death, was laying on kitchen floor: "I think they left me in the house by accident."

Isabel heard "banging" downstairs during mom's argument with Derek. Mentioned it sounded like gunshots, but not sure it was clear to her

Isabel's grandman in crying in gallery. Child explaining she never saw Derek and her mom fight physically. "Only with words."

Interviewer asks Isabel whether she likes Derek, her stepdad. "Not much ... because they fight."

Isabel, daughter of vic, says the only she doesn't like is Derek. "He just stands there talking mean to my mom and I don’t like that."

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The interviewer

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