Today was the second day of the trial of Vernon Hershberger. The state introduced boring document after boring document, but the Defense was quick to object (to relevance). In my opinion, Defense Attorney Ken Reynolds wiped the floor with the Prosecution.
The state asked the jury to get up and leave 4 times. They have to be wondering, “What am I missing? What am I being kept from seeing?” The defense stands for openness
You can watch the video for yourself at Justin.TV/FarmFoodFreedom
I sat in on the trial and live-tweeted from the inside:
Watch Live! Vernon Hershberger Trial Day 2. Showing photo evidence now. Justin.tv/FarmFoodFreedom the Defense is wiping floor with the state.
— Derrick J. Freeman (@derrickjfreeman) May 21, 2013
Inspector says it is his opinion that Vernon ran a retail establishment but doesn’t know if he keeps hours or if public is allowed in.
— Derrick J. Freeman (@derrickjfreeman) May 21, 2013
After brief recess, court adjourns. Courtroom is now at 90% capacity.
— Derrick J. Freeman (@derrickjfreeman) May 21, 2013
Before Jury returns, the State is objecting to photos of raid being shown.
— Derrick J. Freeman (@derrickjfreeman) May 21, 2013
Judge Reynolds gives respectful admonition regarding children in the courtroom. Kids are being noisy.
— Derrick J. Freeman (@derrickjfreeman) May 21, 2013
State shows LLC document showing Vernon applied as an agriculture business in 2004, NOT as retail.
— Derrick J. Freeman (@derrickjfreeman) May 21, 2013
Surprise! The State wants to present more boring documents instead of giving arguments. No content, just smoke.
— Derrick J. Freeman (@derrickjfreeman) May 21, 2013
The judge will not allow the defense to reveal the relationship dept of financial institutions and dept of agriculture. Why Vernon’s pinned.
— Derrick J. Freeman (@derrickjfreeman) May 21, 2013
Again, more boring documents from the state. Defense objects on relevance grounds. Judge rules it’s Hearsay. State makes no arguments.
— Derrick J. Freeman (@derrickjfreeman) May 21, 2013
Department of Revenue agent takes stand. Says nothing is wrong with his forms. Says they don’t care what Vernon does. The Defense rocks.
— Derrick J. Freeman (@derrickjfreeman) May 21, 2013