BALTIMORE (AP) — The Latest on the Baltimore trial of a police officer on trial for murder in the death of a black prisoner whose neck was broken in a police transport van
A prosecutor in the trial of a Baltimore police officer charged with murdering a prisoner says he tried to have the lead police detective removed from the case last year, because he believed she was “sabotaging the investigation” by holding back information.
Michael Schatzow, chief deputy state’s attorney, made the comments Thursday during a contentious cross-examination of Detective Dawnyell Taylor. He said Taylor had problems with Janice Bledsoe, another prosecutor in the case.
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The problem was that the investigation wasn't proving what the prosecution had promised the blm mob. So now let's blame the investigators for not finding evidence that wasn't there or not making it up to support the outcome promised.
ReplyDeleteLet's back up some. State in opening said Gray was taken on a rough ride. Their own expert witness on rough rides couldn't say whether or not Gray was taken on a rough ride by Officer Goodson. This witness as well as most of the state's helped the defense. Very reminiscent of Zimmerman.
ReplyDeleteWhat's up with these prosecutors who haven't yet figured it out that the idea is to present witnesses that help you prove your case?
In recess until Monday when lawyers at 10am will give their closing arguments.
ReplyDeleteThe prosecution failed at ever turn.
They presented no evidence that Goodson gave a rough ride That, coupled with Allen’s (other passenger) statement that "the ride was smooth" & Gray was "bashing around" from the final stop to the destination, eliminates the "deprave heart" element of the charges. It also circumstantially demonstrates that Gray was not in any severe distress prior to departing the 5th & final stop, hence there was no necessary or required reason to summon medical aid at any of the stops.
Testimony also lends credence that the injury occurred between the 5th stop and the final destination, and could not have occurred prior. That's a big problem for the "failed to promptly seek medical attention" theory. Couple that to the perjured testimony of the Medical Examiner regarding using statements provided & selected by Mosby, to use as a determination of Homicide verses Accidental, & you could easily see the Prosecution’s case growing weaker with each of their witnesses that took the stand…
They were not been able to prove any of the charges in their presentation. So then at the end of yesterday and this morning with the last and final defense witness on the stand Officer Nero, they went again down to the seat belt issue as their fall back…..
Yesterday morning's motion to dismiss hearing was very telling. Judge Williams denied the motion but commented that the count of second degree murder, depraved heart, was a "close call". You can expect a Not Guilty on that charge.
ReplyDeleteThe defense called as a witness the "other passenger" Donta Allen. He claimed forgetfulness and at one point did mutter "I dunno nutin." His recorded statements were then introduced and played.
ReplyDeleteThe lead investigator on the case for the police Detective Dawnyell Taylor did an excellent job on the stand. She was a witness for the defense who was only allowed to present her hearsay testimony as a remedy (punishment to the prosecution) for not disclosing exculpatory evidence to the defense.
ReplyDeleteShe testified that on more then one occasion the ME said Gray's death was an accident. When the detective tried to give to the prosecution her notes of her interview w/the ME the prosecutor Bledsoe pushed them away. Other time "stormed out of the room."
The classic "Isn’t there something about not asking a question if you don’t already know the answer to it" moment came when prosecutor
Schatzow asked Taylor who else from the police department was with her when Allan allegedly said Gray’s death was a "freakish accident."
She identified a long list of top commanders, including current Commissioner Kevin Davis.
This is called being gutted by the witness. Like a fish.
Terrible trial preparation.
Funny how all the cop haters in Ferguson and Baltimore have suddenly shut up. Many around here as well have egg on their faces. The media played this up from the start. This was never a criminal case it was civil at best. The family has ben paid over six-million I say move on nothing left of this bigoted over zealous charging of police officers.
ReplyDeleteIf the van don't fit you must acquit.
Mosby should be charged with maleficence in office.