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

Not Lori but Lynn, sorry

by Stephany 6/25/2015 4:23:22 PM
Lori, you hit the nail on the head, and is the point of this heated examination. He's got to discredit his testimony before the jury.

by Tammy Garrison 6/25/2015 4:23:23 PM
No words spoken between jurors about this witness, but their expressions and body language are likely to communicate a lot during this break...

by Elisabeth 6/25/2015 4:23:24 PM
WOW!!!! I need a break. Im so filled with tension right now. That was powerful cross!!! I love the way AC went at him.

by Tired 6/25/2015 4:23:25 PM
@Lori: Unfortunately he can't just stand up and say, "Without being mean I don't want this man to testify cause he is not an expert." He has to prove why he isn't seen "fit" to give any input to JH's mentality.

by Stephany 6/25/2015 4:23:25 PM
brauchler is a very nice da compared to others i've seen. and i think he's doing his job to the very best of his ability. the dr. was appointed by the dt and he could have declined then.. in my opinion.

by sydnijmm 6/25/2015 4:23:26 PM
Whew! This has been intense!

by Angela Freeman 6/25/2015 4:23:28 PM
@Lynn--you must be kidding. The DT is trying to win a Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity verdict, in part, based on this doctor's "expert" opinion. This is outstanding work by the prosecution (IMO).

by flip 6/25/2015 4:23:28 PM
bet King runs to the Dr during the break to have him limit damage after the break

by mandi 6/25/2015 4:23:29 PM
@Brandi, yea I took it that way too, just wanted to make sure

by Jewel 6/25/2015 4:23:30 PM
@lynn he is on trial

by bob 6/25/2015 4:23:31 PM
@Lynn - GB not being disrespectful to him -- has every legal right to question his lack of qualifications

by mandi 6/25/2015 4:23:32 PM
popping up over here today just to see the goings on.. figured it would be pretty cray, and looks like i figured right!!

by sydnijmm 6/25/2015 4:23:32 PM
stats 6 objections 1 over rule, 5 sustained, Remeber the stats are reversed now.

by NT8 6/25/2015 4:23:34 PM
May not be relative but did Reid express an opinion of Woodcock? Thanks

by ts 6/25/2015 4:23:35 PM
@Lori I agree with your statement completely that's why I stated when DT was talking to him before PT got at him that they were trying to present him as an Not for Hire DR... :)

by LG 6/25/2015 4:23:36 PM
jh even looked back first to plan his fall.

by NT8 6/25/2015 4:23:37 PM
Oh lighten up people....everyone's just giving their opinions with some humor added! Goodness...it's almost the weekend...breath, smile and feel lucky that we all can express our opinions. :)

by Tammy 6/25/2015 4:23:37 PM
Recess was shorter than expected. Judge is back now

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 4:25:40 PM
sure that King had a chat with the dr during the break

by mandi 6/25/2015 4:27:47 PM
keep after him, Bulldog Brauchler!

by flip 6/25/2015 4:27:48 PM
Jury coming in

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 4:28:03 PM
wonder if on appeal he can claim ineffective defense if this testimony isnt allowed if hes found not to be an expert...

by debitwo 6/25/2015 4:28:04 PM
If anyone wants to just see what ONLY Channel 7 posts just click on the gear button next to SHARE on the far right and then select turn off comments and you will only see what Channel 7 posts and no one else along with still seeing the trail :)

by LG 6/25/2015 4:29:31 PM
DA Brauchler resuming his questioning

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 4:29:43 PM
Dr. Woodcock knew (or should have known) he would be going through this kind of scrutiny when he decided to take this on. I think the prosecution has to do what they are doing. If this is the person the defense could get to say Holmes was insane, it's important for the jury to know if he is qualified to do so. So far, it doesn't seem that he is.

by ms 6/25/2015 4:29:58 PM
Judging by the laundry list that the DT provided in support of "motion to acquit" after the PT rested, I'd say the list of factors in the appeals will look like NYC phone book.

by flip 6/25/2015 4:31:05 PM
just interesting that this dr only testified in one criminal case and it was with King

by mandi 6/25/2015 4:31:07 PM
Great question, Deb.

by Tammy Garrison 6/25/2015 4:31:08 PM
lol @cr. we all love our phil!

by sydnijmm 6/25/2015 4:31:10 PM
Anti-epileptic drugs work in 2005

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 4:31:20 PM
"Original report" in 1982 in brain swelling research -- a peer-reviewed journal article

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 4:31:37 PM
And Woodcock also wrote in 2002 about minimally conscious states

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 4:32:01 PM
I do feel sorry for this doctor. I wonder if he will ever work with King again?? Seems like the DT was desperate.

by Suzanne 6/25/2015 4:32:02 PM
To all the overly angry people that jumped all over me for my opinion....Did you see the Prosecutors body language and demeanor after asking the Dr. questions? You are a professional. You ask the man a question, stand up straight and give the witness the respect of at least looking at him and giving him your attention, instead of looking around the room, leaning on the podium with your hand holding your head up etc....He looked like Saul Goodman....

I already said this Dr. doesn't seemed to be qualified to testify in this case, so don't go off on me like I'm trying to defend JH.In my opinion, it's not ok for a professional to conduct themselves the way the Prosecutor was. That's all I was saying. Calm down angry people.

by Lynn 6/25/2015 4:32:06 PM
Everyone, get refocused or I'm going to stop approving comments

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 4:32:20 PM
I've checked my collection of case documents and I do not find a copy of Woodcock's CV in there

by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 4:32:50 PM
@Flip..i guess my real question is whether he would get a new trial if court of appeals found he did in fact have ineffective defense if they didnt use an 'expert' to testify to this crucial element to his defense

by debitwo 6/25/2015 4:33:48 PM
I found it via google dr. pulled up the documents from the CU website

by mandi 6/25/2015 4:33:50 PM
When does lunch start for the court today?

by Tara 6/25/2015 4:33:51 PM
@ Phil Amen!

by Suzanne 6/25/2015 4:33:52 PM
DA questioning Woodcock about appearances and interviews, includes this story that my colleague did earlier this year:
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by Phil Tenser 6/25/2015 4:34:50 PM
Ok, I'm really late and I know this has probably been brought up already but, did JH shave or am I just more blind then usual today?

by FMM 6/25/2015 4:34:53 PM
IMO; the cooler AC's temper is with this Doc, the better for the PT. Don't want the jury to perceive AC as badgering, to the extent that they have sympathy for the Doc.

by Resa 6/25/2015 4:34:55 PM
phil puts the hammer down! thanks, we appreciate it!! :D

by sydnijmm 6/25/2015 4:34:57 PM

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.

After deadly fight between Alzheimer's patients, outpouring of sympathy from other families