Time for a filibuster. Talk really slow, ask questions 3 or 4 times for clarification, have trouble with the equipment in court, etc.

I'd go to RT.

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Thanks for the helpful advice.

Should have given you a link to downforeveryone. Ooops. Well, you have it now.

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It would be a defense violation if they had him on their witness list but didn't advise him of the sequestration. Clearly, they had no intention to call him because he had nothing to offer until he listened to the 911 call. Even so, it has to go on the record, as you know. Mostly posting for others and using your post to make a point.

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I wonder why Diana Tennis thinks witness is a mistake. Anyone have an idea?

I hope he doesn't say he used George's background to formulate his opinion.

In order to not look biased in this case they have to be critical of some defense witnesses.

Hey - I am with everyone else that I'd like the defense to put on a ton of evidence to make sure there is no question left unanswered, to literally prove GZ's innocence. OTOH, wasting the judge's time is also wasting the jury's time, and too much info may drown out the important facts. Just sayin'...

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Overload and also giving the state the opportunity to cross (leading questions) the same info that damaged them in their case.

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MOM asking about the hysterical witness who "heard" 3 shots... Guy objects

DRINK

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10:14 a.m.
O’Mara asks if he saw the diagram of the scene.

Root says has seen the TV interview since being asked by the state about it.

He says he focused on background training experience, knowledge of the law and his own background.

He says he listened to every audio recording of the 911 calls and the witnesses.

Root says he has a theory called the “hot pot” theory explaining perspective. He says he could stick a pot in the freezer and then put in on a stove and ask someone to move it and they would still think it is hot.

“Conflicting statements are normal,” Root says.

He says statements with a slight deviation should be taken into context of when they were taken.

O’Mara asks if Root read Surdyka’s statement.

Guy objects as to the improper comment of a witness’s testimony.

O’Mara says he has a response. Judge Nelson asks them to approach.

9:58 a.m.
Root says he reached out to O’Mara when he saw the case unfolding in the media.

He says he thought he could offer his perspective and reached out to the defense. He reached out to O’Mara because he reviewed the material and if he couldn’t be of assistance, he wouldn’t hinder anything.

He says as a use of force expert he has to look at the situation from as many perspectives as possible.

Root says he requested to review the 911 calls, reports from law enforcement, medical examiner’s office and more.

He says he had written witness statements and interviews conducted.

He believes he received everything, including Martin's autopsy and pictures of him and Zimmerman.

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You don't want to have the jury get unhappy with you either as it may effect their decision.

Yes, exactly, and could result in some change in the momentum of the case; seizing defeat from the jaws of victory by giving the state too much opportunity.

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I hope this is getting through to the jury. Use common sense, coupled with known information (not imaginary information).