Brunswick Baby Case

[LisaC]

The trial is being held in Cobb County. The 15 year old co-defendant testified today (but apparently not in front of the jury).

He admitted lying at least ten times to investigators about details of the shooting.

"You would have to agree that you're not an honest person, that right?" Lockwood asked.

"Yes, sir", Lang replied.

Lang, who is also charged with murder, is set to be tried later.

http://www.11alive.com/news/article/303606/40/Teen-co-defendant-accuses-18-year-old-in-Brunswick-baby-killing

 

[mei lan]

Why would a person testify not in front of a jury unless the judge were trying to ascertain whether the testimony should be allowed in?

 

[lotstodo]

Why would a person testify not in front of a jury unless the judge were trying to ascertain whether the testimony should be allowed in?

That's exactly why. The defense says that he is an unreliable witness both because he is a serial liar and didn't know the 18 year old prior to that day, having trouble picking him out of a lineup. The defense says he would only serve to prejudice a jury. The judge disagreed, because he was there at the time of the shooting (duh) and will allow him to testify.

 

[mei lan]

Why would a person testify not in front of a jury unless the judge were trying to ascertain whether the testimony should be allowed in?

That's exactly why. The defense says that he is an unreliable witness both because he is a serial liar and didn't know the 18 year old prior to that day, having trouble picking him out of a lineup. The defense says he would only serve to prejudice a jury. The judge disagreed, because he was there at the time of the shooting (duh) and will allow him to testify.

OH. I didn't get that from reading the thingy. Thanks.

 

[LisaC]

Why would a person testify not in front of a jury unless the judge were trying to ascertain whether the testimony should be allowed in?

That's exactly why. The defense says that he is an unreliable witness both because he is a serial liar and didn't know the 18 year old prior to that day, having trouble picking him out of a lineup. The defense says he would only serve to prejudice a jury. The judge disagreed, because he was there at the time of the shooting (duh) and will allow him to testify.

OH. I didn't get that from reading the thingy. Thanks.

Sorry, the article wasn't clear - I don't like it when I can't listen to trials live because something important almost always gets left out.

 

[Grey Colson]

Those thugs are the reason I can't take a long weekend next week. I'm having to lend a 3rd of my staff to transport and provide security for the low-lifes. :Stick

 

[Grey Colson]

Why would a person testify not in front of a jury unless the judge were trying to ascertain whether the testimony should be allowed in?

That's exactly why. The defense says that he is an unreliable witness both because he is a serial liar and didn't know the 18 year old prior to that day, having trouble picking him out of a lineup. The defense says he would only serve to prejudice a jury. The judge disagreed, because he was there at the time of the shooting (duh) and will allow him to testify.

And people lie on the stand every day. The defense can take him apart when it's there turn. I saw a couple of minutes of that yesterday.

 

[stradial]

Why would a person testify not in front of a jury unless the judge were trying to ascertain whether the testimony should be allowed in?

That's exactly why. The defense says that he is an unreliable witness both because he is a serial liar and didn't know the 18 year old prior to that day, having trouble picking him out of a lineup. The defense says he would only serve to prejudice a jury. The judge disagreed, because he was there at the time of the shooting (duh) and will allow him to testify.

And people lie on the stand every day. The defense can take him apart when it's there turn. I saw a couple of minutes of that yesterday.

:confused

 

[lotstodo]

Why would a person testify not in front of a jury unless the judge were trying to ascertain whether the testimony should be allowed in?

That's exactly why. The defense says that he is an unreliable witness both because he is a serial liar and didn't know the 18 year old prior to that day, having trouble picking him out of a lineup. The defense says he would only serve to prejudice a jury. The judge disagreed, because he was there at the time of the shooting (duh) and will allow him to testify.

And people lie on the stand every day. The defense can take him apart when it's there turn. I saw a couple of minutes of that yesterday.

Yeah, that was the judge's attitude. It was nothing but a Hail Mary from the defense.