Four current motions appear in preparation for Tomorrow’s hearing in the George Zimmerman case. Two responses from the State in response to defense filings, and two replies from the defense pertaining to those responses:
First the initial response from the State : States Response to Defendant Motion For Third Party Disclosures/Evidence – This in essence is the States reply to Zimmerman’s request for information about the Benjamin Crump interviews with DeeDee (Witness 8) and his possession of the recordings therein.
Bottom line – The State is “now” complying with previous request.
The reply from the defense team: Mr. Zimmerman Reply to Compel therewit – This in essence is the defense team saying nothing is actually complied with until they are in possession of the full un-edited version provided to the State along with the accompanying documented Chain of Custody.
Bottom Line – Not only does the defense want the information, but the documentation to review the timeline and handling of the original request.
The Second aspect is the Motion to take additional deposition from the witness to Tracy Martin saying the 911 screams WERE NOT TRAYVON – State Response for Additional Deposition – In addition to conceding their approval for William Erwin to be deposed again based on Captain O’Conner’s revelation about Erwin’s knowledge, the State appears to be really covering their butt on this one.
Bottom line – Bernie De La Rionda claiming he told the defense that Erwin heard Tracy deny the voice earlier although he claims it was during an “informal” discussion. Additionally he goes off on some real tangents trying to argue the merits of his case. Methinks Bernie DothProtestToMuch. He appears quite concerned and shotgun blasts out pages of obfuscation trying to defend the indefensible.
In Reply the defense files: Reply to Request for additional Deposition – Outlining exactly who (O’Conner) told them about the conversation between Detective Serino and Tracy Martin and O’Conner’s admission that he told the State 3 to 4 weeks prior about Erwin knowing Tracy said the voice was NOT Trayvon. O’Conner implicates Bernie in a cover-up to hide Erwins admission.
Bottom Line – State concedes request, and O’Mara outlines how the defense became aware, which was NOT through effort of State revealing information. A dubious and troubling attempt on the part of the State to hide information.
Remember: The goal of the State is “supposed to be” the delivery of justice, and they have an affirmative obligation to provide the truth as it is revealed – whether or not it supports their case. In the example of Captain O’Conner telling the State (Bernie) about Erwin’s knowledge it appears the State did not like “that truth” and did not wish it divulged to the defense.
