Phil Spector closing arguments begin today

lmercer · #1 03-23-2009, 02:07 PM

Closing arguments begin today, could get verdict by the end of the week. Does anyone no of a local channel broadcasting this , that we could watch online? Let's hope for the right verdict this time.
GUILTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gentleeyes · #2 03-23-2009, 02:19 PM

There was mention just prior to Banfield and Ford: Courtside that there would be discussion about the the Spector closing arguments. I assumed by it that perhaps we might be able to see the closing arguments? I guess I will just have to see....

lmercer · #3 03-24-2009, 12:33 AM

I bet his shaken hands are really going to be shaken when he knows he is goin to the big house!!!!!!

jusdafacts · #4 03-24-2009, 10:15 AM

Sprocket's Blog:

Closing Arguments Day 1

dref99 · #5 03-24-2009, 10:30 AM

It seems CW closed the last thread - so for those who did not see the great posts by My 2 Cents - here are the links.

http://boards.insessiontrials.com/sh...350527&page=11
Post #518 #522 #534

http://boards.insessiontrials.com/sh...350527&page=12
Post #555 #599

http://boards.insessiontrials.com/sh...350527&page=13

Post #602 #603

bearwds · #6 03-24-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dref99

It seems CW closed the last thread - so for those who did not see the great posts by My 2 Cents - here are the links.

http://boards.insessiontrials.com/sh...350527&page=11
Post #518 #522 #534

http://boards.insessiontrials.com/sh...350527&page=12
Post #555 #599

http://boards.insessiontrials.com/sh...350527&page=13

Post #602 #603

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Thanx dref. No idea why previous Board closed abruptly. Well within TOS and count..<sigh>

DW gets his shot (so to speak) this morning. IF he is ready.

Wonder if instead of "shifting sands", he will show quicksand as this defense is showing that sucking sound.

A shout out to "2-Cents" for info as well as T/T.

bearwds

GPSpector · #7 03-24-2009, 11:39 AM

Just like the shifting sand dunes, these pages move too,

Great coverage M2¢

. Thank you very much. Now to check out Sprocket.

logbump · #8 03-24-2009, 11:49 AM

Not that it matters, but it appears the previous thread was simply merged with "not guilty" thread. It's not closed.

dref99 · #9 03-24-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bearwds

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Thanx dref. No idea why previous Board closed abruptly. Well within TOS and count..<sigh>

DW gets his shot (so to speak) this morning. IF he is ready.

Wonder if instead of "shifting sands", he will show quicksand as this defense is showing that sucking sound.

A shout out to "2-Cents" for info as well as T/T.

bearwds

It is as well we have bloggers - and friends in court. Seems a little unfair to me (but then life ain't fair) that when things get interesting, the MSM get preference in seating in court. I'm so glad they all got in to hear the closing (and passed on the detail).

There is a posting from Joe Friday as well
http://losangelestrials.blogspot.com/

dref99 · #10 03-24-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by logbump

Not that it matters, but it appears the previous thread was simply merged with "not guilty" thread. It's not closed.

I only see 2 pages on the "not guilty" thread & I've learned that I don't want to go there.

This was the last thread as far as I know - so if you are looking for other links or the latest posting, that is where they are.

http://boards.insessiontrials.com/sh...d.php?t=350527

logbump · #11 03-24-2009, 12:03 PM

Thanks dref99. Wish we could see Weinberg live. How will he follow up Do?

oodi1 · #12 03-24-2009, 12:07 PM

I'm in the middle of reading Sprockets blog.... the part about Gran Torino. I wonder how many in the courtroom saw the movie to make the connection, and see the irony in it.

bearwds · #13 03-24-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GPSpector

Just like the shifting sand dunes, these pages move too,

Great coverage M2¢

. Thank you very much. Now to check out Sprocket.

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Hey Gary...!! Read "T/T'...now over to Joe..har

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..in passing.

bearwds

dref99 · #14 03-24-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by logbump

Thanks dref99. Wish we could see Weinberg live. How will he follow up Do?

With difficulty, I would think - but if you saw LKB in trial 1, she was leaden and reading from handwritten notes for 6 hours - I think she lost everyone and certainly didn't reference the opening "the science will prove" - but there were still a couple of folks who thought there was doubt.

jmo

oodi1 · #15 03-24-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by EGirlOC

I've seen it 3 times. He never waved a loaded gun that accidentally went off?

I didn't hear what TD said, so I'm not sure what part of the movie was being described. BTW... that isn't the "irony" I was talking about.

Mr. Moto2 · #16 03-24-2009, 01:33 PM

Finally. I can't believe this trial is winding down. Not much media coverage this time around. Do you think there will be a conviction now? Most retrials end in conviction, don't they?

lmercer · #17 03-24-2009, 01:51 PM

Yes they do, but anything goes with a California jury.
GUILTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Daisy · #18 03-24-2009, 02:30 PM

The length of this trial is ridiculous.

Thanks my2cents for your stellar reporting!
~Daisy

Daisy · #19 03-24-2009, 02:36 PM

In CA is the order of closing arguments, Prosecution / Defense / Prosecution Rebuttal? I can't recall.

TIA
~Daisy

oodi1 · #20 03-24-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EGirlOC

What was the irony that would be reflected in Gran Torino? Sorry, I'm a little slow today.

TD being Vietnamese, and referencing a movie about a Vietnamese family.

Curlyjo · #21 03-24-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by oodi1

TD being Vietnamese, and referencing a movie about a Vietnamese family.

But of course....dahhhhhh

Thank you for reminding us.

Dave · #22 03-24-2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daisy

In CA, is the order of closing arguments, Prosecution / Defense / Prosecution Rebuttal?

Yes, that's the order. Alan Jackson will have the last word.

logbump · #23 03-24-2009, 02:50 PM

Did M2C make it there today? I'd love a lunch break update!

totallyBARD · #24 03-24-2009, 03:05 PM

Unbelievably excellent CA by Truc! Same accolade for Sprocket's reporting!!!!!!!!

True2Blues · #25 03-24-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Yes, that's the order. Alan Jackson will have the last word.

'Don't go!'

Anakerie · #26 03-24-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by True2Blues

'Don't go!'

OMG... I remember him saying that in PS1's closings. I got goosebumps when he said it! I wonder if he will say it again...............

lmercer · #27 03-24-2009, 03:34 PM

I know, of all the trials I have watched (I am a ctv junkie) Alan Jackson is one of the best lawyers I have ever seen.

oodi1 · #28 03-24-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by lmercer

I know, of all the trials I have watched (I am a ctv junkie) Alan Jackson is one of the best lawyers I have ever seen.

I agree!!! Which is why it is so disappointing that they chose not to air PS2.

hiitsme · #29 03-24-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by oodi1

I agree!!! Which is why it is so disappointing that they chose not to air PS2.

Another admirer here. I'm sure he will come through beautifully with his rebuttal. He and Truc compliment each other and are such articulate, classy prosecutors.

My 2 Cents · #30 03-24-2009, 03:47 PM

Well . . . I tried!

I took the EARLY, EARLY MetroLink into court today. Arrived BRIGHT and EARLY, to join a few "regulars" already there outside Courtroom 106. No one from the courtroom shows up to let anyone in and by 9:25am - 1 1/2 hours later, there are a lot of people wanting to get in. The "PR" people for court show up and decide to DRAW NUMBERS. (I personally thought this was a LOUSY IDEA. I thought it seemed FAIR to let the "1st come, 1st serve" rule take it's course. i.e. - those in front of the line, have the first crack at the available seats. Those waiting for 1 1/2 - 2 hours and not people trickling in at 9:30, 9:35am have the same chance at getting in.) But nobody asked me.

1st they let in EVERYONE saying they are there for the defense. Fans, Lookie-loos, doesn't matter if they're expected or a friend of the family, THEY ALL GET IN. Before the courtroom "PR" people arrived, Spector friend, ANITA TALBERT walks right up to FRONT of line, where people had been waiting for over an hour and stands there, BUTTS in front. People address her - advise her - "there's a line lady". She replies, "I'm with the defense side, it doesn't matter, we won't be sitting on the same side of the courtroom" . . . ANITA, HOW DOES THAT MAKE IT OK FOR YOU TO WALK TO THE FRONT OF THE LINE AND BUTT RIGHT IN? THAT IS COMPLETELY RUDE. If the defense side gets allowed in, fine, until then - be an adult and wait in line behind the patient 25 people who arrived here before you.

ANYWAY - long story short . . . I don't get in. (I don't even have a ride home for awhile as I took the train and none leave until later this afternoon.)

Not to worry - SPOCKET got in, so you will get your coverage. (The "PR" court people then ask for the 3 "bloggers" and let them in. Whoaa . . . Sprocket, Linda (San Diego) & Sherri get escorted in. Ok, well ONE of those 3 people blog, BUT THEY EACH DESERVE A SEAT. ALL 3 ARE THERE ALMOST DAILY FOR 5-6 MONTHS. So I was very glad they got seats. Those 3 received seats AFTER the courtroom "PR" let in a TON OF MEDIA - no one has been interested in reporting on this case for 5 months AND NOW THEY DECIDE THEY'RE INTERESTED IN THE TRIAL. Everyone with a laminated badge is let inside. Oh brother. I DON'T GET MY NUMBER PICKED. A lady that walks up as they're in the process of picking numbers, asks if she can still get a number - - - what luck - HER NUMBER is the NEXT NUMBER SELECTED. Lovely.

A little later - Frieda (Louis Spector's friend) comes out and talks to the "PR" court person. She asks if she can exchange HER SEAT and let ME sit in it for awhile, so I can go in instead. WASN'T THAT THE NICEST THING?
I told her, "No, way - I'm not letting you do that (thank you though). BUT FRIEDA - if you're reading this THANK YOU SO MUCH - WHAT A THOUGHTFUL GESTURE. I told the "PR" courtroom door guards "Can I sit on her lap, and share a seat?" (I was kidding of course) and laughed. Frieda said, "SHE CAN!, IT'S OK" ha, ha I pointed out that since Frieda is a teeny, tiny thing - it should be HER that sits on MY LAP. ha, ha . . . I am sure we were NOT amusing the "PR" gal. LOL.

Here are some of the people that I noticed arrive:

Nili with the Clarkson Family. Donte is here today, as is Louis Spector and Frieda. A TON of press and the ABC POOL camera is here. Aphrodite Jones (yeah, she gets in - she writes BOOKS, and she's NOT writing one about this case because she's only has come a couple of times) LINDA KENNEY BADEN is here today. I thought she had "a face lift" . . . I change my mind. I don't think she did - looks the same. A guy that was here yesterday that looks just like "David Cosby" is here. He lasts about 10 minutes and then he splits.

At break - ONLY FEEDBACK I COULD GET FROM ANYONE (because most people DON'T LEAVE because aren't guaranteed seat) regarding my question to them "HOW IS IT GOING" . . . Answer: BORING.

Before court started, I heard that the defense brought in a BIG CRATE. And what could be inside? . . . I heard it is none other that the CHAIR that Lana died in. OH BROTHER - the jury has seen it. Enough with the chair. IMO, it's just a reminder to the JURY, now that they've been to Spector's house - that HE STILL HAS THOSE SAME TWO MATCHING CHAIRS IN HIS HOUSE. SEES THEM EVERYDAY THAT HE EXITS TO LEAVE. Who would keep them? What a HORRIBLE REMINDER. Don't be so cheap - buy 2 DIFFERENT chairs to go in the foyer.

Can you tell I'm CRANKY because I didn't get in?

oodi1 · #31 03-24-2009, 03:58 PM

Yes it does stink! Oh well... thanks for trying M2C!

Anakerie · #32 03-24-2009, 04:06 PM

M2C, I would be cranky too!!! Maybe someone will get bored enough to leave and you can get inside!

ETA: So the early "reviews" of Weinberg's closing is "Boring"? LOL! Somehow that does not surprise me....

lmercer · #33 03-24-2009, 04:08 PM

I am so surprised that none of the California TV stations are not showing any of this as sensational as it is.

nanouk · #34 03-24-2009, 04:08 PM

M2C

You could have pretended you changed your mind about Harvey's guilt and got in with the defense side...

Na.....

Nanouk

kennedy06 · #35 03-24-2009, 04:12 PM

That was good of you to try my2c, thank you. They may not get to AJ to tomorrow. Oh you write for us you should have been given a seat I know you are kind but.....Thanks

Maybe after lunch time someone will give you their seat that has to leave.

lmercer · #36 03-24-2009, 04:12 PM

What??????????????

oodi1 · #37 03-24-2009, 04:14 PM

Ummmmmmmmmmmm... ok.

lmercer · #38 03-24-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Anakerie

Excuse me, Ms. Lynch. This forum is about the PHIL SPECTOR retrial. Not about your difficulties. Perhaps you should start a thread of your own on Open Court or one of the other areas.

I AGREE

Curlyjo · #39 03-24-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Anakerie

Excuse me, Ms. Lynch. This forum is about the PHIL SPECTOR retrial. Not about your difficulties. Perhaps you should start a thread of your own on Open Court or one of the other boards. Your difficulties have NOTHING to do with the retrial.

I agree lets stay on topic

spydernweb2006 · #40 03-24-2009, 04:20 PM

Ms Lynch do you have any idea why the defense didnt call you as a witness in the trial? The DA could not stop the defense from issuing you a supeona if you truly had any info that would help Phil Spector's case. You claim on all your posts here and in other places that you have info on this case so why werent you called to testify under oath?

Not being arguemative just curious

JMHO

Hugs,
Spyder