Theater shooting trial day 59: Phase 2 closing arguments

This afternoon, both sides will present their closing arguments in phase two of the penalty process, which focuses on mitigating factors.Jurors have already confirmed they found aggravating factors in the mass shooting for which they convicted the gunman. After closing arguments, the same jurors must decide if the mitigating factors outweigh those factors.Essentially, jurors will be asked to decide between giving the gunman a life prison sentence or moving on to phase 3 -- the final step toward the death penalty.Holmes was convicted on 165 counts including murder and attempted murder for the shooting that killed 12 and injured 70 others during a midnight premiere of the Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado. His defense attorneys unsuccessfully argued that he was insane at the time of the shooting.

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so thats what a REAL mentally ill person looks like

by Tiki Torch 7/30/2015 10:18:43 PM
she is homeless and she wanted attention.

by Tara 7/30/2015 10:18:44 PM
Here we go again.....

by vt 7/30/2015 10:18:45 PM
Of course the DT doesn't want to hold a "Mentally ill" person in contempt. That is a bit more damaging to them, isnt it?

by RRose 7/30/2015 10:18:45 PM
I stepped out and missed whatever happened ..darn it

by ms 7/30/2015 10:18:46 PM
Is Brady and "ambulance chaser"

by JW 7/30/2015 10:18:47 PM
That outburst was planned by the defense! judge says he doesn't know if she is mentally ill!

by Brady deliberately... 7/30/2015 10:18:48 PM
what was the OUTBURST...I wasn't able to watch all day.... who was it by

by Tia 7/30/2015 10:18:49 PM
Brady...that was a desperate and ridiculous mental illness sympathy plea. Now I am CONVINCED it was planned.

by BluesB 7/30/2015 10:18:50 PM
these polls aren't telling much because the bloggers have been dominantly DP advocates; there has been almost no discussion of differences Some even call themselves a team. They might be indicative of CO in particular, but since day 1 they have harassed any dissension from DP

by chair 7/30/2015 10:18:52 PM
I love how Brauchler just stood straight staring off towards jury while she went off

by sd 7/30/2015 10:18:53 PM
omg this is surreal - GB wants her charged and Brady thinks shes mentally ill

by emma 7/30/2015 10:18:54 PM
Poll question @ Phil: Do you think that out burst will effect the jury's minds or the case?

by LG 7/30/2015 10:18:55 PM
@Phil What was the previous outburst you referred to?

by puglife 7/30/2015 10:18:58 PM
Just watched the video again. That was a PLANT! The DT was not that "surprised "-especially Brady. Then Brady had a chance to get in her "humane comment" at the end. 'Lowest and most unprofessional thing I've ever seen. Brady was way out of line to try to use that- 'Plant or not. But I think it was planned. SOME Anti DP protesters are known for this kind of thing.

by BluesB 7/30/2015 10:19:02 PM
Do you think there might be some type of investigation on the outburst?

by Viking 7/30/2015 10:19:04 PM
I'd hoped they go live again if that woman was brought before the judge.

by LoriJ 7/30/2015 10:19:05 PM
Signing out after that. 'So totally obvious in my opinion & such a bogus & desperate sham....disrespectful to victims who went through hell. Thanks for everything today, Phil. Bye all.

by BluesB 7/30/2015 10:19:09 PM
I thought Brady did a good job until Brachler got up and put her in second place.

by Cindy L 7/30/2015 10:19:10 PM
If the jury doesn't come back today, we have a long wait.

by Resa 7/30/2015 10:19:11 PM
He acted with depraved indifference to human suffering.

by Cindy L 7/30/2015 10:19:13 PM
I just watched the outburst- Nelson moved so quickly out of the way with her chair, so JH's sheriff could get by JH's side to "protect" him.

by Victoria 7/30/2015 10:19:16 PM
Are they making a decision now and will the trail be over?

by aw 7/30/2015 10:19:20 PM
#TheaterShooting outburst ended one row behind me. Woman climbed over seats screamibg she is biological mother/don't kill him.

by Marshall Zelinger via twitter 7/30/2015 10:19:50 PM
Well, that was interesting. Woman's provides outburst during #TheaterShooting closing. She climbed over a few rows screaming.

by Marshall Zelinger via twitter 7/30/2015 10:19:52 PM
Outburst was planned by the defense? Are you serious?

by Clancy 7/30/2015 10:22:30 PM
Closing arguments in phase 2 of penalty process for James Holmes in the theater shooting trial
7NEWSBoth sides will present their closing arguments in phase two of the penalty process, for the theater shooting.

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:22:40 PM
Sorry but the suggestion that the outburst was planned is a real low point for this forum.

by Clancy 7/30/2015 10:24:37 PM
Did everyone notice that James Holmes, for the first time, turn all the way around to look at the crazy in the courtroom? It sort of looked like he was ticked that this happened... as if it could have caused him the death penalty. But much to Brauchler great sense of poise... he carried on without a hitch.

by Cindy L 7/30/2015 10:25:40 PM
Now that woman was truly mentally ill...too bad the DA couldn't say that!

by mld 7/30/2015 10:36:31 PM
Courtroom outburst gets woman kicked out during 2nd phase closing arguments in theater trial
7NEWSWoman is taken outside of the Courtroom after screaming 'Don't kill him!'

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:36:47 PM
Judge will come back at 4:35 to address the disturbance in the courtroom

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:36:50 PM
This is a direct contempt proceeding

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:41:50 PM
Ms. Cave (SP?)

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:41:57 PM
Judge is quoting the laws on contempt, including the fact that it can be punished summarily

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:43:40 PM
It appears she is in shackles or handcuffs

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:44:07 PM
Judge now defining direct and indirect contempt

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:44:37 PM
Judge also explains he is required to find if the person who caused the problem was aware of the order

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:44:54 PM
Judge says punitive sanctions must be supported by fact including the act, her knowledge of the order, ability to comply and refusal to comply

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:45:33 PM
Judge will detail the 4 questions he has to show

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:46:50 PM
1. a lawful order of the court exists. "no question about it" and a summary of his order is posted outside the courtroom and on the seats inside

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:47:00 PM
2nd requirement is for her to have knowledge, and judge says she must've seen the warnings. And also knows that the sheriff's office handed her a copy of the order at his request and spoke to her about the order

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:48:55 PM
3. asks if she can comply. Judge says he know deputies had some concerns and spoke with her both Friday and Monday. She's been her MOn-Wed of this week and complied without any problems.. "so I find that she clearly has the ability to comply"

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:49:34 PM
4. Last question is if she willfully decided not to comply and Judge says that she did not comply on a date when the courtroom was more full

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:50:27 PM
"I find here on the record that this was.... a willful refusal to comply with my order"

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:50:43 PM
Judge Samour says "she waited until thursday when the courtroom was full, when there would be the most exposure, when there was the most media here"

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:51:03 PM
Judge Samour also notes that she purposely opposed what Brauchler was saying

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:51:21 PM
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"Clearly there was a knowledge of the order. Clearly there was a willful disregard of my order"... "and this was as disruptive conduct as I have ever seen"

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:52:23 PM
she stepped over multiple rows and eluded deputies

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:52:31 PM
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"It took two or three of them as she was kicking or screaming to get her out of the courtroom"

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:52:46 PM
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"This is precisely the kind of situation that not only allows the court to act summarily but requires the court to do so"

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:53:04 PM
Judge Samour is going to give her a chance to make a statement in mitigation

by Phil Tenser 7/30/2015 10:53:15 PM

Theater shooting trial day 59: Phase 2 closing arguments

Closing arguments in phase 2 of penalty process for James Holmes in the theater shooting trial

Courtroom outburst gets woman kicked out during 2nd phase closing arguments in theater trial