However, the judge overruled the majority of the objections. The trial is set to resume at about p. Eastern time with LaViolette on the witness stand. News U. Politics Joe Biden Congress Extremism. Special Projects Highline. Stephens ran an atypically closed courtroom during the chaotic five-month trial, keeping the numerous sidebars sealed from the public.
She lifted that seal briefly after the jury reached an impasse during the penalty phase, but then reinstated it, claiming that publicizing the exchanges might taint a potential new juror pool. The Arizona Republic and 12 News, however, obtained video copies of many of the trial days while the seal was lifted.
The sidebars and the closed hearings show the intense infighting among the lawyers, mostly as Martinez pushes to throw everything he can at Arias, and Willmott tries to hold him back. In November, three weeks before jury selection began, Martinez was battling the Arias defense team over how much time they could take to review newly obtained images from Alexander's computer.
On Dec. But as the trial progressed, many of the disputes were handled instead at the bench, shielded from the public by the white-noise machine, or in a vestibule behind the courtroom that served as makeshift chambers. The public remained in the dark, even after testimony ended abruptly because Willmott's co-counsel, Kirk Nurmi, decided he was not going to present mitigating evidence when one of his witnesses was intimidated.
On the last day of the trial, after the witness refused to take the stand because she claimed to have received death threats, Martinez could be heard in a sidebar as he detailed the cards he was going to play against her had she taken the stand: She had a drug problem, he said; she seemed high during an interview; she might not have claimed income from photographs she sold to a television and could be in violation of welfare regulations.
In short, the witness may have had more than death threats to keep her from testifying on Arias' behalf. During the sidebars, there were multiple accusations of misconduct levied against Martinez, none of which were sustained.
And he, in turn, complained about the defense attorneys' characterizations and objections to him. William Arias, on the day his daughter was arrested, told a detective in a videotaped statement, "She's never been honest with us since then.
And she was probably 14 then. Testimony turned to Arias sex life with Alexander. Martinez questioned LaViolette about a telephone call Arias recorded on which she and the victim are simulating graphic acts. Arias wasn't enjoying herself as much as Mr. Alexander, right? On her site, jodiariasart. Which, in the grand scheme of things, is a drop in the bucket! This amount would no nothing to overturn her need for a public defender. I will try to not appear snarky here, but JAs artwork has limited financial value.
Think J W Gacy. Look for the civil trial finding her guilty…and the Alexander Family taking anything of value from her, al la Kim Goldman! The Alexander family rented a condo. Years passed, and I grew up a little…and attended therapy a LOT.
I learned to have grown up relationships that used verbal communication, not violence as the means to a happy marriage. Did I, by my own actions, instigate episodes of DV? Children learn from their parents the basics of marriage. He passed through, on occasion, coming or going to Vietnam. I would be reluctant to discuss with a client their specific bedroom activities. Where I feel that she failed herself, the defense and the justice system was despite her years of DV experience, she showed a basic naivety when dealing with what I suspect is a manipulative sociopath.
Whether believing every word given by Ms. She has worked with DV for so long that she places folks in the spots they belong. Blue squares in blue holes, Pink circles in pink holes…and everything on the Continuium works! Her other failure is the same disease I get occasionally….
Foot-in-Mouth Syndrome. She was SO frightened that Mr. In trying to do the very best job for Ms. Arias, she let Mr. At times, I cringed for her. I think that she would be a very nice lady to chat with for a while. As far as Ms. The reason we viewers cannot tear ourselves away is that everyone of us has a dad, brother, uncle in our family.
She was cold hearted enough to drag him into the shower…and let his body begin to decompose. No need to apologize for the rant. You have every right to post your story. I agree with you that ALV seemed to always try thinking 10 steps ahead of JM; trying to think of where he was going with his line of questioning, instead of just answering the Y or N which would have been so much simpler. When she told JM that if he were in one of her groups, she would tell him he needs a time out. I just about choked!
Great post! I am new to this site. Anyway just wanted to say that I agree with everything you said except … The only deal JA agreed to was 2nd degree murder with a 12 year sentence and Mr Martinez said no way.
She also said that it may reck marriages. Basically threatening, which amounts to trying to blackmail the prosecution. Thanks, Bullypups! Here is the link to the plea offer for when people start saying they heard something else. I am sorry for your experience.
Not having lived it, I agree with you. I believe Ms LaViolette has truly helped people. But, this was not the stage for her. I also believe she got taken in by the lies of a sociopath. Thank you for your eloquent expression based on your horrid true life experiences.
Any help Miss Laviolette may have given battered women is offset by her continual insistence that only men are violent. Pitty help the men who are forced into her batterers program for men. She must just love telling these men how horrible they are. Interesting to note she does not run Any programs for female batterers. Wow, what a rant! Beautifully written and conceived!!! I love your story and thank you for being so open with it. You have said a lot and it is all so very relevant!
Thank you!!! TY for posting this!! It was so obvious she had never testified in a criminal proceeding! Good reasoning in this blog. Much better than a lot of the panels on US tv. I have to say that like Canada we here in the UK also have some very robust barristers who are just as passionate as Juan. I hope the Alexander family get justice and find piece. It makes me sick to see them having to listen to Travis being carved up again.
Very good points made here. Although I read a few, I have only blogged one website and that is for my G. One question? My guess is it may indicate a Motion in Limine. Here, here! I hope some of you stick around when we get back to the usual banal reality show gibberish. Reblogged this on Jodi Arias Trial. I think the Wong thing is a separate issue. She is part of the current mistrial motion.
Two issues. One brought by defense mistrial motion one bought by prosecution perjury charge. Lorraine: While Ms LaViolette may be in deep dirty water over lying to the jury, she may also be in some hot water for addressing the Alexander family in court. That too was caught by people in the courtroom. The defense mistrials motions are, in my opinion, only good for the record. They are hogwash!!!!! When you take the oath to tell the truth, how do you sit there in the witness box and lie, and not get get busted by the court?
JM caught her in a flat out lie and nothing happened. I am hooked on this blog too, now that I found it…. Does anyone know what can happen if Tuesday morning is in fact a Motion in Limine, and ALV is found guilty of perjury?
Is it just sanctions, such as a fine? Or, could their be greater consequesnces to ALV, and this is possibly what has caused her to go to the emergency room; as she saw her career go up in flames? As she dodged the questions, refused a straight answer, etc. Once, maybe; but repetetively — never! Or, stretch the truth — exagerating her abilities , or leave things out, to make it sound better; like Jodi!
She got herself in this mess and is an embarassment to herself, her profession and expert witnesses as well. She is likely feeling the repercussions of her shame and looking for anyone or anything to blame for her lack of professionalism. She has made a mockery of her testimony. It would be unusual to block further testimony because she made some technical mistakes see post below.
It would be extremely unusual for her not to return or attempt to withdraw as a witness. Hearings must be set. Most charges are not pursued unless egregious. I do believe JM could render a motion of admonishment and it in fact would be brought before the jury so the records would reflect testimony stricken and disregarded or a jury instruction.
After I did a little research, found Motion In Limine is much more serious for the prosecution appeals! As I read all of your comments since last night, it is beginning to make sense why Judge Stephens was sort of nasty to Alyce when she told her that she MUST return to court either Monday or Tuesday. Susan P. Fantastic work, Tamara. Yes it is an industry.
Laviolette book, priced at approx. Sick philosophy coming from men-hating, radical feminists and lesbians. I will be forwarding to them the over negative reviews this trash has received on Amazom.
Laviolette spews hate speech. Edwards, I agree that La Violette has done a grave disservice with her testimony to the many legitimate abuse victims out there. I do not think that Amazon is the appropriate forum for people to vent; however, perhaps they feel it is the only or most convenient forum they have. As a librarian I can tell you that all libraries have collection policies as well as policies to deal with complaints involving resources they would like to have removed.
Resources books, DVDs, maps, realia, etc. Thanks for the reply, Ana, but would a library keep a book that was blatantly misogonistic? Miss LaViolette is aware of recent stats that indicate that women are equally aggressive and abusive as men.
Due to most men being stronger women receive more bruises, etc. She is so caught up in her man-hating that she will never change her stance. She has made her bread and butter off the backs of women. Do libraries keep books that represent fact but are in fact fantasies made up by a group of disgruntled men hating radical feminists and lesbians? Note: Not all feminists are men hateres nor are all lesbians but they are the ones who seem to gravitate to the domestic violence industry.
I know of no library, and I use many, many libraries, that would consider allowing a misogonistic book on their shelves. Why the double standard? What you have to remember is that Freedom of Speech, protected by our Constitution, applies to library collections. If it does, it will be kept even if some of the opinions expressed within are unpopular. A collection policy for a university or public library will be much broader due to the population it serves than a high school, middle school or elementary school.
Collection policies are formulated based on the population being served. For school libraries curriculum must be considered, but you also must consider items for personal interest reading, and those must be appropriate for the age level being served. Again, since universities and public libraries serve patrons of all ages, the criteria are much, much broader.
If you are truly interested in pursuing your request to have the book removed, you need to contact the collection librarian of each institution and get a copy of their collection policy. Typically, you have to fill out paperwork indicating what you want to have removed and why. It is a very controversial area due to the Freedom of Speech issue. I know the ALA has some strange stands on certain issues. The library decided to have the book in the collection but patrons had to ask library staff for the book.
As per ALA or so we are told any person of any age was permitted to view the book. She has done enough damage to herself. BTW I actually went to one of the local university libraries. The copy I saw had pages ripped out, foul language written on it. Well said. If she can believe Jodi and Snow White are battered woman, than what man stands a chance against her biased testimony.
She is a fraud and an unqualified witness from henceforth. I was not looking forward to it. However, half-way through the semester, I decided to include wmns studies as a second major microbiology being the other.
Wmns studies is not the stereotype you are perpetuating. It has a focus on wmns rights, ie: the right to vote, equal pay, etc. No bra burning or man-hating. Meaning, i attend trade shows as an exhibitor, including the NRA show. I also do not find JM to be abusive or intimidating, as he is doing his job as a prosecutor.
You may want to actually google wmns studies, at the very least, before you get your panties in a twist over the crazy schools, with their man-hating, lesbian, woe-is-me, agendas. Do you actually believe that men and women have different rights in ?
Hell, I would bet you a Mary Daly book that he would have been on death row years ago. Are you saying your courses say something different? Equal pay. Do you think that if Mrs. Wilmott and Mr. Nurmi have the same educational background and the same amount of years on the job that Mr.
Nurmi is making more money? If women make less money for the same job it is because of life decisions they make. Your comments sound a bit misogynistic and uninformed. Daryl, name me one occupation that women are payed less than men? An expert should generally not be smiling in a murder case. It would be quite striking if the testimony shows that Ms.
She may have gone beyond the scope of her practice, especially when stating that the MPPI-2 could be rather easily faked. This witness is not a forensic psychologist.
The current expert witness, Alyce LaViolette read other expert reports where the defendant stated the shooting was in the closet. However, the expert witness incorrectly wrote that down in her report.
She stated she misspoke when telling the prosecutor that in her interview with him. Thus, not only did she simply copy what others said, but made a subsequent mistake in a criminal case interview. It seems she never did or wanted to correct the mistake.
Excellent Blog but I still have a question. She can not put herself out to the public as such a professional nor can she testify in a court stating she is an expert. If she has put herself out to be this then criminal charges can be brought against her in a criminal court. And btw I have almost 43 yrs in health professional investigation with the government. In which state? Since she does NOT hold a doctorate she must be supervised by one that holds that degree.
For the love of GAWD. She is a licensed therapist in California. She got her license in I believe. I should have just deleted the post about it before it eve hit the board. Lesson learned. I went for a major search of the records and she has been licensed as a marriage and family therapist only. I believe she did overstep her licensure by testifying to JA state of mind. That is a diagnosis which as a therapist she can not do.
This is why JM brought up she could not give test nor interpret them. Thanks tamara! Under the laws of the State of California, she is a licensed psychotherapist. I think I will just copy your comment into some sort of file I can just paste over and over.
Wish I had done that over a month ago. Meanwhile, there are plenty of places to criticize Ms. LaViolette if that is the mission.
This is not one. I am so sorry Tamara being new I did not realize this. Also, having worked for the govt investigating health professionals this is the first area I look at. I also look at the laws and rules and regulations governing the profession. A perjury charge typically occurs after the trial is over.
A technical error would not lead to a perjury charge. That is, whether an expert wrote a report or gave actual testimony probably is not enough to reach the level of perjury. It certainly seems to be inappropriate. However, impeachment is another story.
Execellent information. Alyce thought she was smarter than Juan just like Jodi did. The wrath of Juan is on the horizon. Patti I love it when they underestimate some one like Juan. Remember the old TV series Columbo? Laviolette DID lie under oath, but I highly doubt she will be charged with anything. All LaViolette has to say is that she believed she was giving truthful testimony. Just the way it is…. I believe it may have something to do with her Alyce Laviolette approaching the family during a court break.
A definite no no. Not sure though. The defense and prosecution MUST be able to ask the person questions under oath in order for it to fly. One can only trust the reporting of those who attend major trials, such as that of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, that you may have heard anout. I guess money talks. I still think about that case, I know they served time but Karla living her life now as another person, new name, etc.
She will always be a calculating killer on my eyes. Imagine what her parents must think if they are still alive and her sister is not. Here is a perspective. Nobody likes Alyce LaViolett. But, she has suffered and will continue to suffer. Two of the three will be deceased. The survivor will be ridiculed for the rest of her life. Everything else that she did was beyond stupidity and easily ridiculed.
Dr Samuels should remember AL in his will. God bless the Alexander Family and pray for the continuing objectivity of the Jurors. Love the perspective! The sad part is that initially on direct I had a lot of respect for AL. I thought, this could be bad…. And then Juan stepped up to the plate and she took on a completely different demeanor. Her posture changed, her tone, her facial expressions and most importantly her responses.
She totally blew it by being evasive, non-responsive, combative and even demeaning in her replies. I became frustrated and consequently scrutinized her reason for being so difficult.
In the end I concluded that her testimony was uninformative and biased. As her testimony draws to an end I find her dishonest and therefore what she testified to holds no value. Sad to waste so much time and money on this so called professional. Di you also notice that LaV. Passive-aggressive, obtuse. I have been irritated that the judge has allowed her to do so. I got somebody who will be remembered from this trial. The most important one of all…. Non other than my main man Mr. Juan Martinez.
This guy should have his own TV show. I have man love for JM. Stewbee, JM will be famous Currently Famous in any future scenario. He is not done yet. Not only with this trial but with whatever is brought before him. JM for president?
Maybe not president but secretary of defense. Did I hear that right? I believe Miss LaViolette has a son and daughter and according to others has a female lover. She replied that she had a wonderful father and a wonderful son. No mention of husband or former husband. Exactly annie no mention I thought! Makes one wonder! I would think if she was married or had been or had a personal relationship she would mention that.
I know she is licensed as a psychotherapist, but IMO, she should have an honorary doctorate in misandry! These posts are music to my ears! Although christian, nothing would give me more pleasure than seeing A.
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