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Karmaholic
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08-19-2007

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 12:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karmaholic a private message Print Post    
Do we know for sure that Fidler will be the judge on the next trial? If he is, I will start knitting him a wool cap for those cold California nights.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 12:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
There are some amazing moments on juries. So many just don't think the rules apply to THEM.

I remember being on a jury for a trial where I guy was suing McDonald's, the meat packing plant and the trucking company over biting down, hard on an inch long bone when he chomped on a "bonelsss chicken breast sandwich" .. the bone lodged into a bad tooth and he had horrible jaw problems, etc. McD sent him to their own medical group and then they refused to follow the treatment plan set up BY their own doctors.. could have cost them so much less, but instead they fought it for 10 years and meanwhile the guy was in such pain he couldn't work (he drove heavy trucks) .

Anwyay one of the experts for the plaintiff was a dentist. The defense brought in a board certified dental guy and made a huge deal about board certification, but their guy never even examined the patient! He just read the records and passed judgement, in favor of McDonald's of course. Well there was one woman on the jury whose husband was a board certified orthodontist and she got so hung up on that one issue and was SO vocal and it was clear that anyone daring to sue over a dental condition wasn't high on her list. She also talked to her husband and brought in opinion from him TO the jury! She should have been removed.

I was the only alternate left (but interestingly the judge gave me the option of sitting with the jury) so I kind of hesitated to report her, but looking back I'd do it now.

Luckily the jury didn't let her influence them TOO much although he would have gotten a higher settlement without her there.

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Yeah that is one downside of TV in the courtroom.. people who want fame and fortune from their jury time..

I still think having the coverage is a good thing in general. Lets people see real trials.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 12:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
Fidler is having a hearing on October 3 regarding future trial date, etc. So I think at that time we will find out if A) there is a petition to change judges, and also if there is a change in prosecution team.

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 1:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
Interestingly, the jurors who have spoken have pretty much said that the two were hung up on whether Spector's hand was on the gun at the time it went off. They felt they had 'reasonable doubt' over that specific issue.

Just makes me want to beat my head against the wall.

Karmaholic
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08-19-2007

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 1:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karmaholic a private message Print Post    
Thanks Maris. I hope they keep Alan Jackson on this case, he's got the fire in his belly.

Karuu, don't beat head against wall. You only end up with a dented wall. Been there.

Is it just me, or do you find the foreperson a little less than genuine? It's also very odd that he was the only holdout. Read between the lines and perhaps he had two agendas.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 1:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
Well Karma, it isnt beyond the realm of possibilities that the foreperson got paid off by Spector??? I mean kind of strange that John Gotti's lawyer disappeared very very fast from the scene and then dont forget Spector's wife. This is definitely a Columbo movie.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 2:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
You mean the wife he conveniently married last year? What a crock that marriage is.

Karmaholic
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08-19-2007

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 3:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karmaholic a private message Print Post    
A Columbo movie. Okay, Maris, but only if Scorcese directs it.

I just listened to an in-depth interview (part of it, got a phone call in the middle) of a telephone interview Leslie Bannfield did with Juror #10 and he sounded even stranger than Spector. He was evasive, confusing, very odd.

He said they threw out all of the defense expert witness' testimony -- so where and how he came up with his theory of Spector's innocence had little to do with the forensics. He seems to have bought into the suicide theory. I guess he's had some very bad dates himself. Strange dude.

That said, I wouldn't be surprised if un-named juror #10 takes a vacation in Caymans and never comes home.

You should be able to see Bannfield's interview on the Court TV website.

Riviere
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09-09-2000

Friday, September 28, 2007 - 12:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Riviere a private message Print Post    
Another sad non shocker, celebrity walks... If a celebrity is ever convicted of murder, that's so rare might not happen in my lifetime.....

Marameko
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07-15-2002

Friday, September 28, 2007 - 6:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marameko a private message Print Post    
Spector is so guilty, karma is going to be kicking his behind bigtime one of these days.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Friday, September 28, 2007 - 6:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
I really do believe that the foreman got paid off. That is the only possible explanation. Certainly Cutler wouldnt have a problem facilitating it.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Friday, September 28, 2007 - 8:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
they had some of the Juror 10 interview on local radio here. He was blindsided and so was the interviewer. He had no idea that the world knew he was one of the not guilty votes. The producer didnt tell him we all knew because other jurors told the press (why he didnt pick up a paper and know this is beyond me)

That is why he was answering the way he was. When the interview realized he had no idea she sounded shocked and then told him she and everyone else knew how he voted.

He got pissed and said something like 'oh I guess my friends must have told'

sounded like the jurors had a pact not to tell press how each voted but some jurors broke that pact.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Friday, September 28, 2007 - 8:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
eta.. the interviewer said 'why did you think you were comming on this show then?' and he said he thought he was comming on to talk about Celeb justice.

Karmaholic
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08-19-2007

Friday, September 28, 2007 - 10:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karmaholic a private message Print Post    
Marimeko, I absolutely promise to kick his behind if I ever see it. Being a firm believer in karma, I won't mind being the delivery gal.

Marameko
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07-15-2002

Friday, September 28, 2007 - 11:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marameko a private message Print Post    
I love it Karma !! Can I have your name ?
Wink

Karmaholic
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08-19-2007

Friday, September 28, 2007 - 12:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karmaholic a private message Print Post    
Marameko,
Of course you can have my name. How about Karmarameko?

You can also have my crabby, neurotic grey tabby named Minnie if you want her. Please note that she likes dried mango, blueberry yogurt and cantaloupe rind. She will also eat your hair if you let her.

Hmmmmmm.... thinking she might be the perfect "welcome home" gift for Phil and Rachelle. Talk about karma!

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Friday, September 28, 2007 - 1:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Well, one bite of Spector's hair and it's bye bye kitty.

Karmaholic
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08-19-2007

Friday, September 28, 2007 - 5:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karmaholic a private message Print Post    
Put your $$$ on kitty, Esc. She's put hubby in ER three times.

kitty with a gun

Back to Spector. October 3rd might prove to be more interesting than just setting a date to re-try him. IF there was jury tampering, the prosecution will be all over it like chocolate on a Butterfinger.

I keep thinking back to the look on Spector's face when he heard that the jury had hung -- smug sastisfaction, not a hint of surprise.

This is Los Angeles after all, a payola capital of the world.