Theater shooting trial: Closing arguments

Closing arguments in the Aurora movie theater shooting trial – People vs. James Eagan Holmes. Tuesday, attorneys will be presenting their final statements before the jury begins to deliberate if the gunman was guilty or not guilty by reason of insanity.

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@Tara: Replay reel from opening statements

by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 2:59:08 PM
Good morning, everyone.

by BernerMom 7/14/2015 2:59:37 PM
@DocJ I don't know about CO but most places an argument like "imagine this is your child shot in the head..." would be WAY improper and lead to an objection...

by PA Watcher 7/14/2015 3:00:13 PM
Originally-scheduled start time for court was 9am so we are on standby for things to resume anytime now

by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 3:00:17 PM
Good morning everyone! Closing arguments, let's GO!

by Kristle 7/14/2015 3:01:16 PM
Anyway to turn up the volume on that end?

by debitwo 7/14/2015 3:01:45 PM
Good Morning every one.

by Tird 7/14/2015 3:01:46 PM
@debitwo: We'll keep an eye on it for ya

by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 3:02:03 PM
by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 3:02:05 PM
Did I hear correctly that they can object during closing arguments???

by Suzanne 7/14/2015 3:02:20 PM
@Suzanne: That's what the judge said

by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 3:02:30 PM
These are reruns of the opening arguments.....seems like so long ago now!

by Kristle 7/14/2015 3:02:34 PM
Thanks Phil..ive got everything turned up here and its still kinda low

by debitwo 7/14/2015 3:03:10 PM
Definitely low volume on my end as well. Speakers and player are all the way up and I'm still straining to hear.

by RRose 7/14/2015 3:03:11 PM
@ Phil - you know that the DT will eat up the PT time with objection. That doesn't seem right.

by Suzanne 7/14/2015 3:04:01 PM
Still awaiting court to resume for jury instructions. We're going to transition to review reel of the investigators who've worked on the case.

by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 3:04:42 PM
When he says 'popcorn' sounds more like a defiant, sarcastic answer as opposed to a confused answer

by colo 7/14/2015 3:05:03 PM
It's strange to see the theater model with the "walls" on it and later, they took off the walls so the jury could all see the exhibit better without turning it side to side.

by Kristle 7/14/2015 3:05:38 PM
Counts: 24x murder (2 types) and 140x attempted murder (2 types) and 1 count of possession of incendiary devices.

by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 3:26:41 PM
Ormans twin sorry never seen him before

by Dkf 7/14/2015 3:27:14 PM
I understand there is evidence in the court room that both sides will be using during their closing's and I'm sure the items covered up with the black covers are part of them... They keep them covered until it's time to share them so that the jury will focus on what is going on instead of items in the court room

by LG 7/14/2015 3:27:17 PM
165 total charges and judge will read a sample form from each of the 5 types.

by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 3:27:18 PM
Jurors reminded to rely on their own memory and notes, and not be swayed by other jurors who may have taken more notes

by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 3:27:49 PM
Judge asks lawyers to approach

by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 3:28:01 PM
I wonder how much sleep the attorneys making the closing statements got last night.....

by BernerMom 7/14/2015 3:28:34 PM
Alright, judge had a question submitted and he says attorneys will address it during their closings

by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 3:28:55 PM
@Phil.... 600+ pages... WOW

by LG 7/14/2015 3:28:59 PM
@fascinated...not sure how GB will proceed, but I think JH has been playing this entire NGBRI plea like a fiddle, down to running head-long into the jail wall. He researched the insanity plea, he was calculating & premeditated in the shooting & apt explosive rigging. I don't believe for a nano-second that he was insane on July 20, 2012, but if he WAS insane, he should NEVER be back on the streets again, based on the heinous nature of what he did on 7-20-12.

by Ed 7/14/2015 3:29:03 PM
Judge asks staff to distribute instructions and copies of 5 sample verdict forms

by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 3:29:16 PM
I watched (on U-Tube) the opening arguments yesterday. I was impressed by how Brauchler spoke at length with no notes; King needed the podium and notes. Just an observation.

by Nadine 7/14/2015 3:29:19 PM
@Kathy, I noticed he has been "getting"/understanding jokes in court recently, chuckling, making eye contact with jury, etc. It wouldn't surprise me if he did something to affect them today-he is very aware & manipulative in my opinion. For ex., shed a tear when victim recounts or photos are presented, etc. He hasn't been nearly as 'flat' in recent days. I think attempting to appear more human...

by fascinated 7/14/2015 3:29:51 PM
Edson always jumps to sit in the first chair. Why?

by Kristle 7/14/2015 3:29:54 PM
I really like the play by play you're providing Phil...helps me to keep up the trial, when I have to step away for work.

by kdsmith 7/14/2015 3:29:56 PM
Judge reading instruction 1... which explains the jury instructions and also rules for the jury room.

by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 3:30:07 PM
Wow! Already the jury is submitting questions. They are really and truly doing what is asked of them, IMO

by DocJ 7/14/2015 3:30:23 PM
@Phil... your feed is 4 mins faster then mine here... lol

by LG 7/14/2015 3:30:24 PM
(Blackberry?)

by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 3:30:58 PM
Jurors not allowed to discuss case with anybody, not communicate about the case in any way. Also cannot read about the case

by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 3:31:21 PM
lol MySpace....

by colo 7/14/2015 3:32:00 PM
Way to go Phil!!!! I take back all theTie comments I made. Rock on Man!

by Tired 7/14/2015 3:32:24 PM
Guilty on all counts by a evil and immoral individual

by Tjq 7/14/2015 3:32:24 PM
Sorry this has probably already been answered. Who's the new guy on the PT side. Next to PT investigators? Dark curly hair and glasses...

by Della (Me) 7/14/2015 3:32:25 PM
I think to read the little computer that is what the court reporter is typing. So he knows what is being said at the side bar.

by Ann 7/14/2015 3:32:45 PM
- Quote
Still on instruction #1 "Do not in any way try to learn about this case or this kind of case outside the courtroom"

by Phil Tenser 7/14/2015 3:33:11 PM
What no mention of snail mail ?

by Humble Pride 7/14/2015 3:33:13 PM