Trial of George Zimmerman in the Death of Trayvon Martin #7 7/9/2013-7/11/13

[MuffyBee]

July 9, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1m
Di Maio says #GeorgeZimmerman photos show six "identifiable" impacts. Says could'be been more. #TrayvonMartin #ZimmermanTrial

 Danny MoralesDanny Morales ‏@Danny_Morales_ 3m
Di Maio says that #GeorgeZimmerman's injury to the face are consistent with being punched, not concrete. #TrayvonMartin #ZimmermanTrial
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 5m
Di Maio: #GeorgeZimmerman photo suggests displaced fracture. EMS may have pushed back in place, "either consciously or unconsiously."

[MuffyBee]

July 9, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1m
West looks to be done with direct examination. If so, no talk of THC in #TrayvonMartin's system. #ZimmermanTrial #GeorgeZimmerman

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July 9, 2013 Tweets cont

https://twitter.com/yamiche

Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  2m 
The six injuries Di Maio pointed out on Zimmerman: two head lacerations, two temple wounds, one nose injury and one forehead wound.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  3m 
Di Maio now pointing out bruising on Zimmerman's head. He says there are at least six injuries to Zimmerman's head.

Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  5m 
Di Maio: Zimmerman's face injuries are consistent with having been punched in the nose. Zimmerman said Trayvon sucker punched him.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  8m 
Don West now having Di Maio point out the injuries of Zimmerman on blown up picture.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  9m 
Jurors still paying attention and taking lots of notes.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  13m 
Di Maio says Zimmerman's injuries are consistent with hitting a sidewalk.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  17m 
Di Maio however says Zimmerman's head injuries were caused by severe force and could have "stunned" Zimmerman.

[MuffyBee]

July 9, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1m
Court to recess for lunch. Jurors back 1:30 p.m. for state cross examination of Di Maio. #ZimmermanTrial #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin

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July 9, 2013 Tweets cont

https://twitter.com/KBelichWFTV

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  2m 
Di Maio said the dissipation of #Zimmermanon9 's nose swelling could show a paramedic could have fixed a fracture even inadvertently.

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  4m 
The lawyers are now up at the bench. #Zimmermanon9

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July 9, 2013 Tweets cont

https://twitter.com/yamiche

Kyle Hightower ‏@khightower  3m 
Court is recess until 1:30. #zimmerman #trayvonmartin
Retweeted by Yamiche Alcindor

[seahorse]

Posting, useless information. (IMO) The jury must be non-smoker's, IMO.
The Juror's, pass-up breaks, in order to speed-up the case. IMO


 

[MuffyBee]

Posting, useless information. (IMO) The jury must be non-smoker's, IMO.
The Juror's, pass-up breaks, in order to speed-up the case. IMO


 

(Bolded by me)
What do you mean, Seahorse?

[MuffyBee]

July 9, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1m
Di Maio: Can't confirm #GeorgeZimmerman's reenactment is "gospel truth," or that fight didn't start as #TrayvonMartin self-defense.

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 3m
BDLR now questioning Di Maio for the state. You can't say who threw 1st punch? Di Maio: "That's correct." #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 6m
Court back in session, jury returning. State to cross examine Dr. Vincent Di Maio. #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 9m
#ZimmermanTrial testimony resumes soon | Watch: http://bit.ly/10EhrEz  Chat: http://bit.ly/14WdTOW  #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 35m
#ZimmermanTrial: Defense expert says evidence matches #GeorgeZimmerman's account | Updated: http://bit.ly/12Vk5cP  #TrayvonMartin
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[MuffyBee]

July 9, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 25s
BDLR: You didn't review Rachel Jeantel's testimony? Di Maio: "No, sir." #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1m
BDLR: You didn't use all witness statements? Di Maio: "I focused on" #GeorgeZimmerman's & if "consistent with what I found." #TrayvonMartin

[MuffyBee]

July 9, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 54s
Di Maio: Other statements "are for the jury to evaluate, not for me." #GeorgeZimmeman #TrayvonMartin #ZimmermanTrial

[tupelohoney]

 https://twitter.com/RichardHornsby


Richard Hornsby ‏@RichardHornsby 35m
#Zimmerman defense likely decided THC evidence could backfire; as would allow state to argue #Trayvon was unlikely to be aggressor if high.

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July 9, 2013 Tweets cont

https://twitter.com/KBelichWFTV

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  2m 
The state keeps focusing on the small size of #Zimmermanon9 's head injuries to show they were not serious.

WFTV Eyewitness News ‏@WFTV  4m 
UPDATE: Expert says evidence jibes with #GeorgeZimmerman's story: http://at.wftv.com/15QGYxF  #Zimmermanon9 pic.twitter.com/NsObT1X1c9
Retweeted by Kathi Belich, WFTV 
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Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  7m 
Di Maio told the state that #Zimmermanon9 could have punched Martin and not have had bruises on his knuckles.

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  10m 
The state is trying to show that one of #Zimmermanon9 's injuries could have been caused by trees.

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  12m 
He told the state he can't say whether #Zimmermanon9 is telling the truth.

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  19m 
He told the state that he was paid $2400 for his work and that this is not a complicated case. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  21m 
Di Maio said he worked on the Drew Peterson and Phil Spector cases for the defense. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  23m 
The state pointed out the one eyewitness to the fight.. Did not hear the slapping sound of punches  or thuds on the ground. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  24m 
@cshenkel State law allows immediate family of the victim in the courtroom, even if they're potential witnesses. #Zimmermanon9
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Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  25m 
Di Maio laughed when state tried to show #Zimmermanon9 's flashlight could have caused serious injury. #

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  28m 
Martin was defending himself. 2/2 #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  29m 
Di Maio told the state he can't say who started the fight, can't say for sure whether anyone threw a punch or whether 1/2 #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  33m 
We don't know how or why it happened. The state deposed him May 9. The judge has not publicly dealt with it yet. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  36m 
WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer says it's the defense's responsibility to tell its witnesses they're sequestered. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  37m 
We don't believe defense witness John Donnelly heard the 911 call in court so there may not be a perjury question but 1/2 #Zimmermanon9

WFTV Eyewitness News WFTV Eyewitness News ‏@WFTV  38m 
WATCH LIVE: Prosecution to cross examine the defense's forensic pathologist: http://at.wftv.com/15QGYxF  #Zimmermanon9 pic.twitter.com/CbYfkagTvi

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July 9, 2013 Tweets cont

https://twitter.com/yamiche

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  2m 
De la Rionda gets Di Maio to agree that hoodies like Trayvon's often hang down and away from bodies.

Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  2m 
Last tweet is significant because state has continuously pointed out that #TrayvonMartin didn't have blood on his hands.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  3m 
De la Rionda gets Di Maio to say that  Di Maio would expect blood on someone's hand if they touched Zimmerman's bloodied face.

Corey Dade Corey Dade ‏@CoreyDade  6m 
State: #Zimmerman's nose may not have been broken? Di Maio:But then swelling shouldn't still be there, and it is (though reduced).#GZtrial
Retweeted by Yamiche Alcindor 
 
Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  13m 
Di Maio also says Zimmerman could have hit Trayvon and not have any bruising on his knuckles.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  14m 
Zimmerman's injuries could have been caused by rolling on the concrete or hitting a tree, Di Maio said.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  18m 
Di Maio said the gun shot could also be consistent with Trayvon trying to pull away from Zimmerman while both on the ground.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  26m 
Di Maio is paid $400 an hour. So far he's charged defense $2400. "It's not a complicated case forensically."

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  28m 
Di Maio shot at animals to test work of firearm examiner in Zimmerman case. The work checked out as accurate.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  29m 
De la Rionda: Zimmerman was armed with andy gun and flashlight. Di Maio says flash light wasn't significant and could probably cause bruises

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  30m 
De la Rionda points out that Zimmerman had a self interest in his police statement that Di Maio focused on.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  34m 
De la Rionda gets Di Maio to say he didn't review statement of Rachel Jeantel and focused on Zimmerman's statement.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  35m 
Di Maio says all he can testify about is gun shot wound not how the fight happened.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  36m 
De la Rionda gets Di Maio to say he can't tell who started the fight, whether a first punch was thrown & whether all Zimmerman said is true

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  40m 
Defense witness Vincent Di Maio is back on the stand. De la Rionda is up for cross.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  41m 
Jury is back in court.

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July 9, 2013 Tweets cont

https://twitter.com/yamiche

Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  1m 
Di Maio again points out that the way clothes of #TrayvonMartin were packaged could cause mold and degrade DNA.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  2m 
De la Rionda: Have you ever worn a hoodie like #Trayvon's? Di Maio: "Not that type."

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July 9, 2013 Tweets cont

https://twitter.com/KBelichWFTV

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  2m 
The state wants to show that #Zimmermanon9 could have gotten head injuries by rolling around on the sidewalk.

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  5m 
The state is trying to show that Martin would not have had to be leaning over #Zimmermanon9 when he was shot based on the evidence.

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  7m 
The prosecutor is trying to show Martin should have had blood on his hand if he hit #Zimmermanon9 's nose more than once.

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  8m 
Prosecutor Bernie de la Rionda simulated punching #Zimmermanon9 by using the bloody photo of him.

[MuffyBee]

July 9, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Sonni Abatta ‏@SonniAbatta 30m
DeMaio:  I can't testify as to who was calling for help, nor can I testify that he pulled gun from holster. Can't say where he got gun from.
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 30m
BDLR: You can't confirm how #GeorgeZimmerman got to gun? Di Maio: "I can just say that the injuries are consistent with how he shot him."

 Kyle HightowerKyle Hightower ‏@khightower 33m
Di Maio says he's been paid $2400 so far for his work for defense in #zimmerman case.
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 33m
Di Maio rate is $400/hour. Says #GeorgeZimmerman case didn't take much work, "not exactly a complicated case forensically." #ZimmermanTrial

 Sonni AbattaSonni Abatta ‏@SonniAbatta 36m
State:  Did you run the shooting tests using live animals?  DeMaio:  Yes, following federal guidelines.  #ZimmermanonFOX
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 35m
Di Maio asked about testing powder tattooing on live animals. Says they were anesthetized. #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 36m
@AlexXnuc That was his answer to the next question, about whether GZ could've had incentive to lie.
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 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 38m
BDLR: Did you know #GeorgeZimmerman also "armed with" flashlight? Di Maio says GZ's flashlight not heavy enough to be a "dangerous weapon."

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 39m
BDLR: #GeorgeZimmerman has self-interest when giving police statement? Di Maio: "Yes, sir." #TrayvonMartin #ZimmermanTrial

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July 9, 2013 Tweets cont

https://twitter.com/KBelichWFTV

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  3m 
Di Maio is repeating that the shooting itself was consistent with #Zimmermanon9 's account. He says there could be other possibilities.

[MuffyBee]

July 9, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 19m
BDLR: Agree #GeorgeZimmerman didn't need stitches? Di Maio: "I agree," but says outside expertise. "I don't treat people." #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 20m
Di Maio: Emergency room, EMT records tend to be "lousy;" worried about treating patients, not forensics. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 24m
Injuries could've been from #GeorgeZimmerman & #TrayvonMartin rolling around on concrete? "Impact on the concrete, that's what I'm saying."

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 25m
BDLR & Di Maio sparring on whether #GeorgeZimmerman's injuries could've come from hitting tree bark. #ZImmermanTrial #TrayvonMartin

 Kyle HightowerKyle Hightower ‏@khightower 27m
Jurors take note as Di Maio acknowledges #trayvonmartin could have been pulling away from #zimmerman when he was shot.
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 27m
@AlexXnuc http://bit.ly/12p1phk
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 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 28m
Di Maio says physical evidence isn't consistent with #TrayvonMartin & #GeorgeZimmerman standing when shot fired. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 29m
Di Maio says she also can't testify to exact angle of #GeorgeZimmerman & #TrayvonMartin when shot fired. Says TM likely hanging over GZ.

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 30m
Di Maio on how #GeorgeZimmerman unholstered gun: "It's outside my ability to make a conclusion like that." #ZimmermanTrial #TrayvonMartin

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July 9, 2013 Tweets cont

https://twitter.com/yamiche

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  1m 
Di Maio testifies that Zimmerman is right handed. Zimmerman is actually left handed and just shots with right hand.

Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor ‏@Yamiche  5m 
Di Maio: Scalp bleeding is always profuse because there are more vessels there.