On Fri, 28 Nov 2014 13:39:06 -0500, Kurt Ullman
wrote:

In article ,
Oren wrote:

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The subject (Wilson) is only allowed to be present when he testified -
then leave the room. His attorney is only present when his client is
testifying - he cannot cross examine any witnesses or present any
exculpatory (evidence tending to clear from a charge of fault or
guilt) evidence. Wilson is allowed to consult with his attorney if
desire during his testimony.

You sure about part of that? My understanding is that the attorney for
the defendant can never be in the GJ room. That is a source of angst for
community activists when a cop isn't involved..


I think I'm sure I could be wrong or it depends on the state law. I
do know the attorney for the subject / defendant has to be near for
consultation. Say Wilson wanted to invoke his 5th amendment right to
self-incrimination or wanted advice of his attorney.

You have people complaining about the DA, well, he did not present the
case before the GJ - it was two Assistant DA's - females, one was
black.
And the DA was a Dem, FWIW.

I admire the way the DA handled this case. He did not fold under
pressure from the governor but the Governor (D) screwed the pooch. MO
may turn red in the next gubernatorial election
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"Don’t confuse me with any facts".-- Rep. Corrine Brown (D-Fla.)