It ain’t over ’till the fat lady sings. And she ain’t gonna sing for a long time.
Most jurors make their mind up after opening statement. At least that’s what the research tells us. Michael St. John was most likely the lone soul who told the truth. Black doesn’t give up. Even objecting to the judge asking leading questions. You gotta love him. Sentencing for Goodman is set May 11th at 1:30 p.m. Colbath will deny the defendant’s motions – whatever they are – motion for new trial, etc. Black will have an additional argument on appeal.
Perhaps one of the best issues on appeal is the denial of the venue motion. There’s no way Goodman got a fair trial here. Go to Miami and nobody knows squat about Goodman. What’s the big deal with a venue change anyway? It should have been granted. Give the defense one less issue on appeal and give Goodman a fair trial.
Here’s some of Jane Musgrave’s live blogging below and the PB Post article is
here.
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2:28
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Jane Musgrave:
Next up: Michael St. John |
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2:30
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Jane Musgrave:
Colbath: Before the deliberations began, did you overheard any conversations between jurors that they had their minds made up?
St. John: Yes. They said, “we know he’s guilty. Let’s just sign the paperwork and get out of here.” Acknowledged that the words were different but that was the sentiment. |
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2:30
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Jane Musgrave:
St. John: I thought people had their minds made up. |
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2:31
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Jane Musgrave:
Colbath: The verdict you rendered, was that an accurate reflection of your view.
St. John: NO
Colbath: So, you think he’s not guilty?
St. John: Yes |
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2:32
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Jane Musgrave:
Colbath: Why didn’t you tell me that?
St. John: I didn’t feel the whole process was right. People wanted to get out of here.
“I was making the decision because of the pressure I got from them… I kind of went along.” |
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2:39
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Jane Musgrave:
Next up: aspiring author: Dennis DeMartin |
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2:41
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Jane Musgrave:
Colbath: Did your decision to write a book, did that influence your decision?
Demartin: NO. If the book came out, it would show me and another juror voted not guilty on the first round. |
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2:44
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Jane Musgrave:
No, the alternate Ruby DeLano started it all by contacting Roy Black after, she says, she tried unsuccessfully to reach Colbath. |
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