I just read that jurors requested the Anthony Young testimony transcript in the latest news from NorthJersey.com:
Bergrin jury requests testimony transcript, adjourns for weekend without reaching verdict
While you do not need me to repeat anything in the article written by Peter J. Sampson, I can point you to the Anthony Young transcripts from the first trial. If Young's testimony changed, it couldn't have been by much. Young is a coached witness that also rehearses his statements, so every time he repeats his story it is slightly altered from the last time. This would most often be referred to as inconsistencies in testimony.
In Paul Bergrin's last trial Anthony Young's testimony began on the 27th of October, 2011, and concluded on 3 November, 2011:
Begins on page 103:
US v Bergrin 10_27_11 (link removed - contact me privately for a copy)
Entire transcript:
US v Bergrin 10_28_11 (link removed - contact me privately for a copy)
Entire transcript:
US v Bergrin 11_2_11 (link removed - contact me privately for a copy)
Entire transcript (interior dated incorrectly as 2 November, but it is really 3 November):
US v Bergrin 11_3_11 (link removed - contact me privately for a copy)
In this current trial, Anthony Young was sworn-in late in the day on 1 February, 2013, testified on 4 February, 5 February, and finished his testimony on 6 February, 2013. This is in the trial minutes for these days:
Bergrin Trial Minutes 1 February 2013
Bergrin Trial Minutes 4 February 2013
Bergrin Trial Minutes 5 February 2013
Bergrin Trial Minutes 6 February 2013
Anthony Young claims that he killed Kemo Deshawn McCray and melted the weapon the same day at Hohn's auto body shop. He claimed that his girlfriend at the time, Rashidah Tarver gave him a ride to Hohn's shop. Both Mr. Hohn and Ms. Tarver deny this ever happened. Read Mr. Hohn's sworn statement beginning on page 2 and attached to this letter:
Bergrin Trial Defense Letter 5 March 2013
Ms. Tarver is the person that Anthony Young claims drove him to Hohn's shop. She says she never did and unlike Young, she's not a criminal or an informant - she is a school teacher. Read Ms. Tarver's testimony on 9 November, 2011 in the first trial - it begins on page 37 and concludes on page 60:
US v Bergrin 11_9_11 (link removed - contact me privately for a copy)
I definitely rest my case on the topic of Anthony Young.
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Showing posts with label Verdict Watch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Verdict Watch. Show all posts
Friday, March 15, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Verdict Watch
As of 2:15pm this afternoon, the jury began its deliberations in the Paul Bergrin trial. The jury adjourned at 3:30pm and will return in the morning to continue deliberations. It's hard to tell, but I doubt there will be any quick verdicts in this case. The jurors have a substantial volume of evidence that will require considerable discussion.
Bergrin Trial Minutes 14 March 2013
For most of Paul Bergrin's supporters this is a time reflection on what went right, what went wrong, and how the jury may have perceived the evidence offered by the government, the government's criminal informant witnesses, and the defense witnesses.
Jurors are people and arrive at the trial with preconceptions based on life experiences. There is no way around that for prosecutors or defense. The jury has a tough job in this case.
This blog is clearly based on my own life experiences with the US criminal justice system and has an obvious bias in favor of Paul Bergrin; the title tells you that much. I know how much the citizens truly need attorneys that have a passion for law and represent their clients to the very best of their ability in each and every case.
Paul Bergrin was one of the best in the US and gave his heart and soul to every client in every case. Paul Bergrin challenged the government and challenged the prosecutors. He always felt that everyone deserves a second chance in life. We can only hope that the jurors give him the benefit of the doubt as he did with everyone he met in his law practice and in his life.
I will be notified as soon as the verdicts are in and will post anything I know as soon as I know it. Thanks for your interest in reading the truth about the malicious pursuit and prosecution of one of the most outstanding participants in the US criminal justice system to ever practice law in this country.
Please do grab copies of any documents that you want. I may, or may not, be removing all docs from my website within days after the verdicts have been announced. I will have access to transcripts from this trial within a week or two of the verdicts and will publish all transcripts on my website and links on this blog.
Bergrin Trial Minutes 14 March 2013
For most of Paul Bergrin's supporters this is a time reflection on what went right, what went wrong, and how the jury may have perceived the evidence offered by the government, the government's criminal informant witnesses, and the defense witnesses.
Jurors are people and arrive at the trial with preconceptions based on life experiences. There is no way around that for prosecutors or defense. The jury has a tough job in this case.
This blog is clearly based on my own life experiences with the US criminal justice system and has an obvious bias in favor of Paul Bergrin; the title tells you that much. I know how much the citizens truly need attorneys that have a passion for law and represent their clients to the very best of their ability in each and every case.
Paul Bergrin was one of the best in the US and gave his heart and soul to every client in every case. Paul Bergrin challenged the government and challenged the prosecutors. He always felt that everyone deserves a second chance in life. We can only hope that the jurors give him the benefit of the doubt as he did with everyone he met in his law practice and in his life.
I will be notified as soon as the verdicts are in and will post anything I know as soon as I know it. Thanks for your interest in reading the truth about the malicious pursuit and prosecution of one of the most outstanding participants in the US criminal justice system to ever practice law in this country.
Please do grab copies of any documents that you want. I may, or may not, be removing all docs from my website within days after the verdicts have been announced. I will have access to transcripts from this trial within a week or two of the verdicts and will publish all transcripts on my website and links on this blog.
No Verdict Watch Yet
It looks like we have more time to
discuss this case here people. According to the trial minutes for 13
March, 2013, filed late last night, the government is now arguing
about adding additional evidence and Judge Cavanaugh will rule on the
issue this morning. I think the AUSAs forgot that they rested their
case more than a week ago.
Bergrin Trial Minutes 13 March 2013
We can imagine that this so-called
additional evidence is an attack on one of Paul Bergrin's defense
witnesses. Of course it could be absolutely anything, but prosecutors
had almost 2 months to make their case and should not be allowed more
time at this point. They have had 6 years to investigate Paul Bergrin
and if they were not aware of this evidence a week ago, it should be
out. Let's not pretend that the government didn't have a defense witness list well in advance.
If they are allowed to add this
so-called evidence, then Bergrin should have the right of rebuttal
and let's face it: most of us are tired of the government's criminal
informant parade in this case. If all of this does happen, both sides
will be calling more witnesses.
One main reason that granting the
government's wish should be out is that Paul Bergrin was not even
allowed to call a couple of witnesses because of issues with the US
Marshal's Service transporting both in time. Judge Cavanaugh has made
it clear that he's in a hurry to get this fiasco over and if he
allows this stretch of a move by prosecutors, then it's time to get
those US Marshals moving. Hopefully the defense team has them on
alert.
We will know soon enough. If the judge
rules in favor of prosecutors, I'll discuss a government witness that
I completely forgot: Abdul Williams. There is also much more to be
said in relation to several defense witnesses. No worries - we have
plenty still open for discussion here.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Odds on Acquittal
I'm curious if any bookmakers are taking bets on the outcome of this trial and if so, what those odds are. I doubt that Paul Bergrin would consider the concept to be offensive; at least I did not in my own trial. It's tough to bet on how a jury will perceive and interpret the evidence in the government's case, especially in a prosecution as voluminous as this one, though it lacked factual evidence as RICO conspiracy trials often do.
We watched a parade of criminal informants, government agents, and witnesses that actually witnessed nothing at all as the government presented its case for almost 8 weeks. Every single one of the government witnesses have something to gain, even the participating agents. Think about it... Brokos, and every agent involved, could be demoted, investigated, or even retired in shame if Paul Bergrin is acquitted on all counts. The amount of money that the government sunk into this fiasco is unimaginable.
Paul Bergrin put on the best defense possible when considering that his hands have been tied behind his back. He was left with no money to pay for the experts he truly needed and begins his day long before the government participants climb out of bed. I seriously doubt that Paul has had even six hours sleep nightly since this trial began. He does have many people that have supported him in various roles throughout this trial and long before it started though.
The many people that have contacted me over the last two years + have expressed their admiration and support for Paul Bergrin for the most part. From my perspective, the government and its representatives sit almost alone, with little support outside of their own circles. From what I have heard, even many AUSAs in other areas of the country admire and support Paul. You must remember: Paul Bergrin was once an AUSA himself.
So what are the odds?
Well, that depends on what we are betting on here. If the bet was acquittal or conviction only on all counts charged, I will step outside the box here and confidently state that it is 95% in favor of acquittal on all counts. Really I do not even want to give prosecutors the 5% because the odds of Paul being convicted on any counts at all does not even reach that little 5% when considering that AUSA Minish had the audacity to refer to Oscar the informant as a solid witness in his closing. Really such a statement is insulting to jurors.
However, the odds change substantially when considering the possibility of a hung jury on any count or all counts. I have not heard anything whatsoever about the jury except what I read in a couple of NorthJersey.com articles. I have not even asked one of my many contacts the ratio of males/females on the jury. I do not ask because I do not want to know. I will have to assume that Paul Bergrin knows how to pick a jury.
Considering the possibilities of a hung jury on all counts is extremely involved. I'd almost have to see the jurors to make such a call. Sometimes I can feel people - a reference to how a person thinks, life experiences in their past, how a person will react in certain situations, or what a person is thinking. Certainly such a statement alludes to a psychic ability and you may take that or leave it; it doesn't matter to me. No way I'd even do a reading for Paul Bergrin without being in his presence and touching him, so no, I haven't had a look at the cards.
I'm not so sure I could even offer odds on a hung jury on any count or all counts from where I'm sitting. I'm also not sure that I'd want to. To imagine Paul Bergrin having to go through this all over again is simply too much.
The summations have concluded by now and this case has gone to the jury. The jurors were there and know better than anyone else what is right. Each juror is entrusted with Paul Bergrin's life. They listened and they watched and they know who was lying, who was telling the truth, who was questionable, who had something to gain, and who didn't.
I only ask that anyone reading this blog trust the verdicts and not question or disparage the jurors for any decision at all in this case. I may post again later tonight or in the days ahead... depends how long the deliberations are. For the moment, it is a time of reflection for me. Almost holding my breath here...
We watched a parade of criminal informants, government agents, and witnesses that actually witnessed nothing at all as the government presented its case for almost 8 weeks. Every single one of the government witnesses have something to gain, even the participating agents. Think about it... Brokos, and every agent involved, could be demoted, investigated, or even retired in shame if Paul Bergrin is acquitted on all counts. The amount of money that the government sunk into this fiasco is unimaginable.
Paul Bergrin put on the best defense possible when considering that his hands have been tied behind his back. He was left with no money to pay for the experts he truly needed and begins his day long before the government participants climb out of bed. I seriously doubt that Paul has had even six hours sleep nightly since this trial began. He does have many people that have supported him in various roles throughout this trial and long before it started though.
The many people that have contacted me over the last two years + have expressed their admiration and support for Paul Bergrin for the most part. From my perspective, the government and its representatives sit almost alone, with little support outside of their own circles. From what I have heard, even many AUSAs in other areas of the country admire and support Paul. You must remember: Paul Bergrin was once an AUSA himself.
So what are the odds?
Well, that depends on what we are betting on here. If the bet was acquittal or conviction only on all counts charged, I will step outside the box here and confidently state that it is 95% in favor of acquittal on all counts. Really I do not even want to give prosecutors the 5% because the odds of Paul being convicted on any counts at all does not even reach that little 5% when considering that AUSA Minish had the audacity to refer to Oscar the informant as a solid witness in his closing. Really such a statement is insulting to jurors.
However, the odds change substantially when considering the possibility of a hung jury on any count or all counts. I have not heard anything whatsoever about the jury except what I read in a couple of NorthJersey.com articles. I have not even asked one of my many contacts the ratio of males/females on the jury. I do not ask because I do not want to know. I will have to assume that Paul Bergrin knows how to pick a jury.
Considering the possibilities of a hung jury on all counts is extremely involved. I'd almost have to see the jurors to make such a call. Sometimes I can feel people - a reference to how a person thinks, life experiences in their past, how a person will react in certain situations, or what a person is thinking. Certainly such a statement alludes to a psychic ability and you may take that or leave it; it doesn't matter to me. No way I'd even do a reading for Paul Bergrin without being in his presence and touching him, so no, I haven't had a look at the cards.
I'm not so sure I could even offer odds on a hung jury on any count or all counts from where I'm sitting. I'm also not sure that I'd want to. To imagine Paul Bergrin having to go through this all over again is simply too much.
The summations have concluded by now and this case has gone to the jury. The jurors were there and know better than anyone else what is right. Each juror is entrusted with Paul Bergrin's life. They listened and they watched and they know who was lying, who was telling the truth, who was questionable, who had something to gain, and who didn't.
I only ask that anyone reading this blog trust the verdicts and not question or disparage the jurors for any decision at all in this case. I may post again later tonight or in the days ahead... depends how long the deliberations are. For the moment, it is a time of reflection for me. Almost holding my breath here...
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