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[Marianne1]

Tuesday the first phase of the trial was done (the summary of the criminal trial)

Today was to be the first day of the mitigation phase. This is Nurmi's part.

However, it started with Tanisha and Stephen giving victim impact statements, which were quite moving. Makes my tummy hurt, actually.

Now starts the mitigation, but we have been stuck for an hour with sidebars, attempts to kick the media and still camera operator out of the courtroom--which led to more meetings in chambers. Still have no idea what is really going on...lots of speculation.

[Preds]

Thanks for the update Marianne. Poor Tanisha and Stephen.

[Marianne1]

An interesting tweet:

"media lawyer on the way to courthouse, judge back in chambers"

I cannot verify if this is true, but it rings true to me.

[Marianne1]

All signs point to Jodi being the next witness, but we still don't know if the media is getting kicked out or not....media lawyers are with judge.

Jodi added a black blazer to her outfit during lunch-- that is what indicates to me that she is going to be taking the stand.

[Marianne1]

The judge just stated that she is closing the courtroom because the next witness will not testify unless in a closed court.

Interesting.

[pattypeep]

I wonder if the secret witness is one of the mental health people. I can't imagine Jodi not wanting the spotlight, but I doubt any of those professionals from the first trial will want to be seen on the stand. ?? Interesting ......

[Marianne1]

Well, if it is not a long time this secret person is on the witness stand, then it is not Jodi-- she is long winded.

[anisa]

This ruling is a big advantage for the defense. I hope it comes back to bite them in their a s s.

It's probably Alyce La Wilting Violet

[brewhaha]

I wish her the best of luck.

[Marianne1]

On 10/30/2014 anisa said:

This ruling is a big advantage for the defense. I hope it comes back to bite them in their a s s.

It's probably Alyce La Wilting Violet

I don't know if it matters (the ruling) for them-- here is why...

What advantage would it give them? Juan Martinez will still be doing cross.

Another thought...what do you think the jury thinks about this witness clearing out the room? That could make them think strange things are going on....minds wonder...and when minds wonder, conclusions can be made that the defense (or the state) cannot control. I know I would be thinking about it if I were on a jury.