Theater shooting trial day 37: Defense to call first witnesses

Defense attorneys will call their first witnesses Thursday in the trial of James Holmes, who has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to killing 12 and injuring 70 others on July 20, 2012.

3rd & 7 37yd

@NT8: I'm trying, but I'm also doing my actual assignments simultaneously and in this case, there's only so much attention to go around. I want the crowd to be clear that I want them to participate, but if it goes so wildly off topic I'll run out of time again

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:35:39 PM
Woodcock is an educated individual. He should have held up better than this.

by Amy 6/25/2015 10:35:48 PM
wow---Brauchler catching quite a few leaks in Dr. Woodcock's testimony.

by flip 6/25/2015 10:35:50 PM
@Mandy This trial is about justice for everyone, it's the way of the U.S. It is also for JH. If found insane, he must be protected and helped. This is an "insanity" trial! You don't know what will make the victims feel happy or that justice was served according their beliefs. This trial probably won't result in all feeling "justice" was served.

by oxk 6/25/2015 10:35:58 PM
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"what I understood from his that he wanted to be able to continue his program and he felt he needed help to do that"

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:36:25 PM
Gunman was "especially ambivalent" about getting help with his homicidal thoughts

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:36:45 PM
Anyone else find it funny that this Doc can't remember what he testified to earlier today?

by Abrandt 6/25/2015 10:36:50 PM
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Dr's notes on page 6 "He didn't consider his thoughts about harming his people a problem"

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:37:14 PM
Woody needs a better memory.

by Goliath_Fish 6/25/2015 10:39:32 PM
@Abrandt Absolutely! Like when you cram for a test, get it all out when you take the test, and then couldn't answer one thing about it once you leave the test area.

by Lori Butterfield 6/25/2015 10:39:33 PM
I find it funny. Abrandt

by Goliath_Fish 6/25/2015 10:39:34 PM
DA: "he felt like if he took the anti-psychotic meds he would lose the desire to want to murder"

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:39:56 PM
DA says gunman tried to recruit friends. Are those your words or his words? "I think those are his words"

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:40:21 PM
selective memory

by deb 6/25/2015 10:40:41 PM
Dr. Woodcock's emerging career as an expert psychiatric witness may be a little bit tarnished...

by flip 6/25/2015 10:40:42 PM
Woodcock said gunman's "i have everyone" philosophy didn't make much sense

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:41:31 PM
Woodcock says gunman interpreted depression as "inwardly directing his suffering" and he decided "oh, woe is me, I"ll release havoc"

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:42:21 PM
What about the victims??? This Doc is living his life. Brachler is doing his JOB for the victims. Just because Brachler alone is better than this entire defense team. This is how cross examination goes, it's rough. Woodcock did this to himself!

by ERICA 6/25/2015 10:42:30 PM
I've never been this happy that my tax dollars went to pay for a Doctor that can't remember what he did 1 hour ago.

by Mark 6/25/2015 10:42:34 PM
Phrase "Human capital" was nowhere in the notes and Woodcock confirms that didn't come up during his interview

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:43:17 PM
Gunman told Woodcock about his "plans A, B & C": "The bad ones wouldn't be good for others, wouldn't want it to happen to me"

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:44:03 PM
Holmes either giving Mr. Brauchler the stank-eye, or else he's just bored again and watching the clock.

by flip 6/25/2015 10:44:08 PM
Yeah, Woodcock is an intelligent individual. He just absolutely did not prepare well for this. The defense team is screwing this up.

by Annie 6/25/2015 10:44:47 PM
Brauchler brings up that gunman was going to 24-hr fitness with regularity, never missed a class

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:46:13 PM
Woodcock did ask why he dyed his hair, and Dr. says gunman didn't have an answer to that question

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:49:52 PM
Woodcock says gunman told him he engaged in a "spending spree"

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:50:51 PM
this is unreal testimony

by NT8 6/25/2015 10:50:57 PM
Mr. King needs to study and do his homework tonight.

by Amy 6/25/2015 10:50:59 PM
He did it cause Ben did.

by Abrandt 6/25/2015 10:51:01 PM
Another Lie, He "chose" to leave School, but under King he was booted?

by NT8 6/25/2015 10:51:02 PM
Not a "cookie cutter" doctor. He is actually reflecting on JH problems. B. doesn't get it--as a humanist, anyway. He makes his case by deflecting from the state of diagnosis and healing.

by oxk 6/25/2015 10:51:03 PM
About him not remembering what he said this morning though... I mean the guy is being interrogated. I can't imagine how he feels. I'm sure he is freaking out... Again, he should have prepared better. But give him a break.

by Annie 6/25/2015 10:51:05 PM
HA! AC said you will get a chance to clean this up on redirect.....

by NT8 6/25/2015 10:51:06 PM
I'm really hoping nobody thinks I am defending JH because I'm defiantly NOT. I read quite a few fantastic reviews regarding patient care with this Dr and it would seem he is an excellent doctor that has made a huge difference in a lot of peoples lives. Kinda sad, I hope the courtroom drama and shenanigans by this DA doesn't destroy his career.

by Lynn 6/25/2015 10:51:07 PM
I noticed on the grocery rep. Holmes purchased quite a few pork chops ...just sayin

by Sally Mander 6/25/2015 10:51:08 PM
Brachler: "...I'm glad you brought that up..." Oh-oh...watch out Dr. woodcock.

by flip 6/25/2015 10:51:09 PM
Brauchler asks if Bishop told Woodcock not to ask about murders... Woodcock confirms again he was

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:51:31 PM
Woodcock says he doesn't remember writing down if he followed up more. But says gunman did give examples of mania that included driving fast, spending spree, dating site

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:52:19 PM
I don't think it would destroy his career, I just don't think he'll be called to testify in court cases.

by Marsha Laurienti 6/25/2015 10:52:23 PM
Go George Go!

by Carolyn 6/25/2015 10:52:24 PM
Go Bruachler! NOT insane - just crazy evil!

by Mandy L 6/25/2015 10:52:24 PM
"Oh boy" Yikes....Brauchler is pretty animated.

by Marsha Laurienti 6/25/2015 10:53:16 PM
If Woodcock had an high IQ in psychiatry, he would be able to out debate Brauchler.

by Amy 6/25/2015 10:53:21 PM
I've been working off sight, but just listening. AC is on a role. Several times very strong. What I've heard makes me think this doctor and the DT are too buddy buddy. Am I missing something?

by Suzanne 6/25/2015 10:53:25 PM
In this interview, Woodcock says he didn't investigate dating sites

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 10:53:50 PM