Theater shooting trial day 58: Arlene Holmes expected to testify

After the father of the convicted Aurora movie theater shooter concludes the testimony he began Tuesday, the gunman's mother is expected to be the next witness to take the stand.

3rd & 7 37yd

Sorry to be repetitive, how long are closings for each 'team' tomorrow, Phil?

by BluesB 7/29/2015 11:24:38 PM
Edwards has an impressive resume as public defender, prosecutor and law school teacher.

by Sophiamtn@gmail.com 7/29/2015 11:24:39 PM
@flip And the same might be said for you.

by Clancy 7/29/2015 11:24:40 PM
Thank you @Misfit. Good to hear that you are taking action where it counts. Truly, the only way to bring about change in this country. I still feel the DP is warranted in this case, but only feel there are certain circumstances where it is warranted.

by Marsha Laurienti 7/29/2015 11:24:41 PM
Well said, Sophia-re: DP morality/opinions.

by BluesB 7/29/2015 11:24:42 PM
When did mr edwards join the def team? Been watching nearly every day, haven't seen him before. (from Florence, CO - knew Caleb Medley from his working at our grocery store)

by Magee 7/29/2015 11:24:43 PM
They have to articulate, that's what deliberations are.

by Marsha Laurienti 7/29/2015 11:24:43 PM
@BluesB: 40 each, I believe

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 11:24:52 PM
Had to step away for a bit, who is this guy at the podium? What side is he on?

by Marti 7/29/2015 11:24:55 PM
@Marti: He's an instruction expert for the prosecution

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 11:25:05 PM
@flip I refer you to @sophiamtn's comment halfway down the page. @Frank is not making decisions for victims. He isn't trying to. Not sure what such comments are supposed to mean.

by Clancy 7/29/2015 11:30:44 PM
thanks phil

by Marti 7/29/2015 11:30:45 PM
Thanks Phil.

by BluesB 7/29/2015 11:30:46 PM
I notice Higgs is much less warm, agreeable & laugh-y when jury is not present.

by BluesB 7/29/2015 11:30:47 PM
I think Judge S might be a tiny bit unimpressed by Mr. Edwards. Ouch.

by BluesB 7/29/2015 11:30:49 PM
@ flip: "The victims are lucky that you are not in charge of making their decisions for them." That would be a very small bit of luck. They have a lot to deal with and this trial isn't making it any easier for them.

by Frank 7/29/2015 11:30:53 PM
@Magee...he's been a part of the prosecution since early May, but just started sitting in since the verdict was brought down. Seems he is an expert on some of these phases.

by Marsha Laurienti 7/29/2015 11:30:53 PM
Nelson struggling to keep her cool.

by flip 7/29/2015 11:30:54 PM
@Marsha: Isn't that pretty much what you said earlier and then apologized for. Are you backpedaling to your earlier thoughts?

by Clancy 7/29/2015 11:30:55 PM
Edwards sure is argumentative with Judge -although politely.

by BluesB 7/29/2015 11:30:56 PM
Judge rejects proposed instruction, says he's read it and he believes that is sufficient

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 11:31:20 PM
Nelson now having her chance to present her objections to the draft

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 11:31:52 PM
Next one is about treating defendant as a "uniquely individual human being" and Nelson objects to the change made at the prosecution's request

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 11:33:08 PM
@Flip- Nelson's hyper-squirrel type reactions crack me up. (I do love squirrels, though- 'no offense to them).Seems like she's on Redbull × 2000.

by BluesB 7/29/2015 11:33:37 PM
Edwards explaining this idea came from past Colorado death penalty cases, and originated due to racial issues

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 11:34:02 PM
Thanks for everything Phil and all the chatters... calling it a night!! :)

by LG 7/29/2015 11:35:00 PM
www.courts.state.co.us

Finalized Instructions Phase 2 - Defense

by Kels 7/29/2015 11:36:10 PM
@BluesB--Ha! You just reminded me that Nelson reminds me of Sandy Cheeks, the undersea squirrel in Spongebob Squarepants toons.

by flip 7/29/2015 11:36:12 PM
@Clancy, I was asked a question, so I addressed it. I was not bringing it back up.

by Marsha Laurienti 7/29/2015 11:36:13 PM
Defense continues to object to telling the jurors that they must base their decision on evidence. Judge says the concept has to be explained, even if it is not in this language

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 11:37:10 PM
Edwards sure knows his case history, as Sophia pointed out...

by BluesB 7/29/2015 11:37:36 PM
- Quote
"If jurors are allowed to come in here and without regards to what was presented in the trial make decisions independent of what happened in the courtroom, I don't understand why we took so long selecting a jury"

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 11:39:59 PM
Flip- too funny. Now that specific association will be permanently fixed in my head for the duration of the case.

by BluesB 7/29/2015 11:40:03 PM
Edwards was hired by Brauchler to bait Nelson.

by Sophiamtn@gmail.com 7/29/2015 11:40:03 PM
Everyone seems ok with rephrasing the explanation of the procedure for moving on to phase 3

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 11:42:00 PM
I have to lift small hand weights when I watch this part of the process when it's televised. It's still so interesting, but somehow stressful to the point where I need to let off steam...

by BluesB 7/29/2015 11:43:45 PM
Thank you Marsha L

by Magee 7/29/2015 11:43:46 PM
I also didn't apologize for my opinion, I apologized if it came across brashly. Just wanted to clarify.

by Marsha Laurienti 7/29/2015 11:43:49 PM
Hearted that last comment, Sophia (among others). Nelson just "takes the bait", too...

by BluesB 7/29/2015 11:43:51 PM
No way do the mitigating factors in this case outweigh the aggravating factors. This case has to go to Phase 3, or I'm delusional.

by flip 7/29/2015 11:43:51 PM
Now debating "each" or "any" in an explanation of how many jurors must be convinced

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 11:44:23 PM
Judge agrees to change word to "any"

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 11:44:44 PM
@Sophia - I don't think Nelson needs anyone to bait her. I think she would argue with herself if no one else were around.

by ms 7/29/2015 11:45:06 PM
good catch!

by good catch 7/29/2015 11:54:39 PM
@ms--Ha! That was a good one. I think you're right.

by flip 7/29/2015 11:54:40 PM