Trial of George Zimmerman in the Death of Trayvon Martin #8 7/11/13-7/15/13

[grace-land]

July 13, 2013 Tweets

https://twitter.com/KBelichWFTV

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
The judge is sending them back to the jury room. #Zimmermanon9


Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
Jury is in. Can't tell if they look like they are ready to go home today. #Zimmermanon9

 Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  2m 
Martin's family is not in court. The jury is on its way in. #Zimmermanon9

 Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  3m 
#Zimmermanon9 just walked in smiling and shaking the hands if the interns and assistants to the defense. His parents and wife are here.

[MuffyBee]

July 13, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 6m
Jury will come to court briefly, to confirm they followed the court's rules overnight. Then, back to deliberations. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 8m
#GeorgeZimmerman lawyers are back in court, jurors to resume deliberations soon. #ZimmermanTrial #TrayvonMartin

[MuffyBee]

July 13, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Tom Johnson ‏@FOX35Tom 5m
#BREAKING First two demonstrators show up at SemCo. Courthouse. Both say they just want "Peace for our town." #FOX35 pic.twitter.com/8SoLfMbi5U
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https://twitter.com/FOX35Tom/status/356035205452140544/photo/1

[MuffyBee]

July 13, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Orlando Sentinel ‏@orlandosentinel 4m
George Zimmerman trial: Watch the trial and chat with us http://thesent.nl/1949HRJ
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 4m
Jurors excused to resume deliberations. They were in court for maybe 2 minutes. Court in recess until question or verdict. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 6m
Jury returnst to court, Judge Nelson to confirm no discussions, news-watching, social networking, etc. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 6m
Court is back in session. We're having technical issues with our video feed, hopefully resolved shortly. #ZimmermanTrial

[MuffyBee]

July 13, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS now
It's @PIOFLCourts18. MT @timisabeast: @JeffWeinerOS what is the twitter feed that's suppose to tell us first of a verdict

 Tom Johnson ‏@FOX35Tom 2m
Performance art with a clear message in demonstration area outside #ZimmermanTrial #FOX35 pic.twitter.com/9d2um7s4NK
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

[MuffyBee]

July 13, 2013 Tweets
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Jessica Gillespie ‏@jessilespie 5m
Follow @orlandosentinel, @JeffWeinerOS, @renestutzman, @OSTrayvonMartin during the George Zimmerman trial verdict watch.
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

[MuffyBee]

July 13, 2013 Tweets
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Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 3m
@TennisLaw @mlevy911 Here are our juror bios: http://bit.ly/11Plc9e  I don't know which signed question, & Nelson had it sealed.

[MuffyBee]

July 13, 2013 Tweets
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Richard Hornsby ‏@RichardHornsby 21m
@JeffWeinerOS Do you know if they have a audio player in room with them or if they will have to come back out to listen as normally happens?

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 9m
@RichardHornsby I don't know, but will ask the court spokeswoman. The attorneys were talking like they'd have a player with them.
6:43 AM - 13 Jul 13 · Details

[grace-land]

July 13, 2013 Tweets

https://twitter.com/KBelichWFTV

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  8m 
ICYMI, @WFTV has broken down the charges and sentences #Zimmerman is facing: http://at.wftv.com/1aA0owN  #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  10m 
The judge did not allow the evidence in. It's unclear how that will affect the defense motion for sanctions against state. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  11m 
The whistleblower says he alerted the defense that prosecutors withheld Martin's phone records about fights, guns and drugs.  #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  16m 
Ben Kruidbos's lawyer just told me he is going to pursue every remedy the law allows. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  17m 
Duval County State Attorney Angela Corey has fired the whistleblower IT director who outed alleged discovery violations. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  23m 
ICYMI, here's the #Zimmermantrial verdict form [pdf]: http://at.wftv.com/18TX9Pj  #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  30m 
While we wait, you can also chat about #Zimmermantrial #VerdictWatch here on our live blog -> http://at.wftv.com/14ORrY3  @WFTV #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  38m 
We are in a downstairs courtroom.. Just waiting for the next development. We will bring it to you immediately! #Zimmermanon9

[MuffyBee]

July 13, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Orlando Sentinel ‏@orlandosentinel 13m
No, they haven't. RT @mmcpeak3 Has the jury asked any questions yet today, or requested more evidence?
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

[Tamikosmom]

http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2013-07-13/story/state-attorney-angela-corey-fires-information-techonology-director-who
State Attorney Angela Corey fires information techonology director who raised concerns in Trayvon Martin case
July 13, 2013


Associated Press
Ben Kruidbos, an IT worker from the state attorney's office, testifies during a hearing in the George Zimmerman case in Sanford on June 6.

State Attorney Angela Corey fired her office’s information technology director Friday after he testified last month about being concerned prosecutors did not turn over information to George Zimmerman’s defense team in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.

On the same day attorneys finished their closing arguments in that nationally watched trial, a state attorney investigator went to Ben Kruidbos’ home about 7:30 a.m. to hand-deliver a letter stating Kruidbos “can never again be trusted to step foot in this office.”

The letter contended Kruibos did a poor job overseeing the information technology department, violated public records law for retaining documents, and noted he was questioned in March when the office was trying to determine who had leaked personnel information obtained through a computer breach.

In an interview Friday, Kruidbos denied the allegations in the letter, which was written by Cheryl Peek, the managing director of the State Attorney’s Office.

He said he had acted in good faith about “genuine concerns.” He said he had been proud to work at the State Attorney’s Office and feared the letter would cripple his chances at finding another job to support his family, including a 4-month-old son.

“I don’t have any regrets,” he said, “but I am terrified about the future and what that will end up being.”
His attorney Wesley White — who resigned from the State Attorney’s Office in December and is a critic of Corey — said the firing was aimed at sending a message to office employees “that if they feel like there is wrongdoing,” they should not disclose it or seek legal guidance from a private attorney.

“If they do speak to an attorney, then they are dead,” he said. “The State Attorney’s Office will do whatever is necessary to not only terminate them, but destroy their reputations in the process
 
n January, he used computer software technology to extract photographs and text messages from the source file in Martin’s cellphone. Kruidbos was able to recover more information than the Florida Department of Law Enforcement obtained previously.

GETTING LEGAL ADVICE

Kruidbos said he became concerned that lead prosecutor Bernie de la Rionda might not have turned over Kruidbos’ report to defense attorneys. Kruidbos asked White in April for legal advice and described some contents of his report such as a photo of an African-American hand holding a gun, a photo of a plant resembling marijuana, and a text message referring to a gun transaction.

White then contacted one of Zimmerman’s attorneys and learned the defense had not received the report generated by Kruidbos. The defense did receive the source file from the cellphone and used its own experts to extract data.

Last month, Zimmerman’s attorneys subpoenaed both White and Kruidbos during a pretrial hearing on their motion seeking sanctions against prosecutors. Circuit Judge Debra Nelson deferred a ruling until after the trial.

Before Kruidbos’ name surfaced in the Martin trial proceedings, he received a pay raise for “meritorious performance,” according to a document dated May 16 in his personnel file.

But the dismissal letter written by Peek contends he did his job poorly as information technology director and said he should have asked someone in the office about his concerns regarding the Martin case.
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déjà vu

Ben Kruidbos and former Police Chief Bill Lee are both men of integrity.  Doing right is not always easy when there are personal consequences but it is always right.

Janet

+++++

Ex-Sanford police chief: Zimmerman probe 'taken away from us'
July 11, 2013
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/10/justice/sanford-bill-lee-exclusive

[grace-land]

July 13, 2013 Tweets

https://twitter.com/KBelichWFTV

WFTV Eyewitness News ‏@WFTV  3m 
VIDEO: ICYMI this morn, #Zimmermantrial jury to resume deliberations: http://at.wftv.com/16AfGtQ  #Zimmermanon9 @DBroomWFTV @VEcholsWFTV
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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  6m 
.@DBroomWFTV is outside the courthouse now. Follow her for updates on demonstrators and atmosphere. #Zimmermanon9

[grace-land]

I have to take care of some business.  Will return in 3 hours.   

[MuffyBee]

July 13, 2013 Tweets
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Jacob Langston ‏@jacoblangston 6m
Tatiandra Williams rests on the ground with Skittles and iced tea in front of the courthouse. #zimmerman #trayvon http://twitpic.com/d2fkz8
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 6m
#ZimmermanTrial protests update via Sheriff's Office ---> RT @SeminoleSO: Courthouse assembly zone right now: 32 media and 19 demonstrators

 Seminole County S.O. ‏@SeminoleSO 8m
Courthouse assembly zone right now: 32 media and 19 demonstrators
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

[MuffyBee]

I have to take care of some business.  Will return in 3 hours.   

See you again soon!! 

[MuffyBee]

July 13, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

(opened conversation)

Richard Hornsby ‏@RichardHornsby 1h
@JeffWeinerOS Do you know if they have a audio player in room with them or if they will have to come back out to listen as normally happens?

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 56m
@RichardHornsby I don't know, but will ask the court spokeswoman. The attorneys were talking like they'd have a player with them.

 Richard Hornsby ‏@RichardHornsby 6m
@JeffWeinerOS Thanks, was able to confirm they have player.

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 4m
@RichardHornsby Good to know, thanks!
7:34 AM - 13 Jul 13 · Details

[MuffyBee]

July 13, 2013 Tweets
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Sentinel Photo ‏@OSPhoto 1m
Our photo gallery from today's #Zimmerman verdict watch is live and will be updated through the day. http://thesent.nl/18U3nyF  #TrayvonMartin
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1m
@mileysdad @RichardHornsby Audio player, to listen to audio evidence in the jury room. Often, jurors have to return to courtroom for that.

[MuffyBee]

Deneige Broom is outside the courthouse. 

July 13, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/DBroomWFTV

Deneige Broom ‏@DBroomWFTV 2m
The other side of this #Zimmermanon9 supporter's sign, has a peace sign #TrayvonMartin pic.twitter.com/kEzgPEqM68

 Deneige Broom ‏@DBroomWFTV 5m
Courthouse lawn divided by barrier to separate supporters #Zimmermanon9 on left, #TrayvonMartin right pic.twitter.com/Sm0AyXlbO8

 Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 12m
The 6 women of the jury have been deliberating for about an hour and a half so far today. We have not heard of any questions. #Zimmermanon9
 Retweeted by Deneige Broom

 Deneige Broom ‏@DBroomWFTV 19m
#Zimmermanon9 has supporters in front of the courthouse too #TrayvonMartin pic.twitter.com/y2s4C6la6u

 Deneige Broom ‏@DBroomWFTV 26m
Very visual appeal by protesters at the Seminole Co courthouse #Zimmermanon9 #TrayvonMartin pic.twitter.com/K1SdSiE3yQ

[cubbeegirl]

Found this interesting.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze1f0-dYD5s

[MuffyBee]

July 13, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

bob kealing ‏@bobkealing 3m
Court spokeswoman: Zimmerman jurors have capability to play audio, video in jury room. But no wifi to connect to the web.
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

 Tom Burton ‏@twburton 16m
All hands on deck today: RT @garywgreen: @joeburb editing outside 5D. #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin pic.twitter.com/zR59RV6dZs
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner