Ralph Hightower Top fanFebruary 2, 2023 at 8:52 am
Murdaugh’s financial crimes are key to this case. Paul was a financial and legal liability because of Paul’s BUI and boat crash that resulted in the fatality of Mallory Beach as well as injuries to the other passengers.
Apparently, to some reports, Maggie was shopping for divorce attorneys in Charleston.
Both of them would knockdown Alex’s financial house of cards.
Bill Young? The guy that sued his former partner Ryan Montgomery while Ryan was dying from brain cancer? You must not be able to get anyone else to talk to you.
Also, I don’t think Bill’s ever handled a criminal case in his life.
defense may have opened the door to this entire line of evidence right from their opening statement, “what kind of man?”, “what kind of father, husband?” and then trying to portray their client as a loving father and husband to sow reasonable doubt. what kind of man? let me tell you, the kind that steals money from the grieving families of his clients, steals from his own partners, without remorse, the kind who has been doing it for years and is afraid its about to all come crashing down
I’m not an attorney and do not claim to know civil rules of procedure so, maybe an attorney on here can explain. Judge Newton just went over Rule 404 and explained how the defense erroneously objected to state’s line of questioning of witness Loving, presumably in an effort to thwart admission of AM’s financial crimes. Since the defense did not state the grounds under which it was objecting, the judge overruled the objection as the state appeared to be developing its theory of motive which would be permitted under 404(b)(2). My question is, since on redirect, the defense attempted to offer evidence that AM exuded characteristics of a PEACEFUL, loving, doting father, who by all accounts was financially secure – blah blah blah. Would/Could the state have under Rule 404(B)(i) to not only introduce evidence to rebut the fact that he was financially erect BUT ALSO that AM was an AVID HUNTER [ie, KILLER] who possessed predatory attributes and skills to to lay in wait?
Elizabeth Caron Top fanFebruary 2, 2023 at 1:46 pm
Can the defense flip the script if the financial evidence is allowed? AM stole alot of money from alot of people and I’m sure there’s quite a bit of animosity and hostility for AM. Am I correct that the defense has proven Paul was irresponsible with the guns? They were left around Moselle and in pickup trucks? Could defense use this to create reasonable doubt? Perhaps a victim or a victims family member of AM’s embezzlement was seeking revenge?
Is the trafficking victim he brutalized on the witness list, as another voice to answer what kind of person he is?
Suggest to the State that they also ask friends and family on the stand whether they would have ever guessed MA would participate in alcohol- and drug-fueled parties with prostitutes; be a drug addict; steal from clients and his own firm, stage his own fake attempted murder, and so on.
Amen to the potential importance of that interview. Prosecution clearly believe the slew of sex-related pieces of the puzzle will only create confusion and potentially damage their case. Stephen Smith murderers (perhaps sitting in courtroom or serving as witnesses are temporarily off the hook. Hopefully their day in court will eventually happen.
I can’t hold it back any longer….Creighton is AWESOME! I enjoy listening to him – he keeps it short & to the point, with confidence. He really is fired up and on point. And the smirk on his face when Mrs. Seckinger replies to Jim, “It’s not hearsay if they said it to me.” PRICELESS ?
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Murdaugh’s financial crimes are key to this case. Paul was a financial and legal liability because of Paul’s BUI and boat crash that resulted in the fatality of Mallory Beach as well as injuries to the other passengers.
Apparently, to some reports, Maggie was shopping for divorce attorneys in Charleston.
Both of them would knockdown Alex’s financial house of cards.
Bill Young? The guy that sued his former partner Ryan Montgomery while Ryan was dying from brain cancer? You must not be able to get anyone else to talk to you.
Also, I don’t think Bill’s ever handled a criminal case in his life.
defense may have opened the door to this entire line of evidence right from their opening statement, “what kind of man?”, “what kind of father, husband?” and then trying to portray their client as a loving father and husband to sow reasonable doubt. what kind of man? let me tell you, the kind that steals money from the grieving families of his clients, steals from his own partners, without remorse, the kind who has been doing it for years and is afraid its about to all come crashing down
I’m not an attorney and do not claim to know civil rules of procedure so, maybe an attorney on here can explain. Judge Newton just went over Rule 404 and explained how the defense erroneously objected to state’s line of questioning of witness Loving, presumably in an effort to thwart admission of AM’s financial crimes. Since the defense did not state the grounds under which it was objecting, the judge overruled the objection as the state appeared to be developing its theory of motive which would be permitted under 404(b)(2). My question is, since on redirect, the defense attempted to offer evidence that AM exuded characteristics of a PEACEFUL, loving, doting father, who by all accounts was financially secure – blah blah blah. Would/Could the state have under Rule 404(B)(i) to not only introduce evidence to rebut the fact that he was financially erect BUT ALSO that AM was an AVID HUNTER [ie, KILLER] who possessed predatory attributes and skills to to lay in wait?
Can the defense flip the script if the financial evidence is allowed? AM stole alot of money from alot of people and I’m sure there’s quite a bit of animosity and hostility for AM. Am I correct that the defense has proven Paul was irresponsible with the guns? They were left around Moselle and in pickup trucks? Could defense use this to create reasonable doubt? Perhaps a victim or a victims family member of AM’s embezzlement was seeking revenge?
Is the trafficking victim he brutalized on the witness list, as another voice to answer what kind of person he is?
Suggest to the State that they also ask friends and family on the stand whether they would have ever guessed MA would participate in alcohol- and drug-fueled parties with prostitutes; be a drug addict; steal from clients and his own firm, stage his own fake attempted murder, and so on.
Amen to the potential importance of that interview. Prosecution clearly believe the slew of sex-related pieces of the puzzle will only create confusion and potentially damage their case. Stephen Smith murderers (perhaps sitting in courtroom or serving as witnesses are temporarily off the hook. Hopefully their day in court will eventually happen.
I can’t hold it back any longer….Creighton is AWESOME! I enjoy listening to him – he keeps it short & to the point, with confidence. He really is fired up and on point. And the smirk on his face when Mrs. Seckinger replies to Jim, “It’s not hearsay if they said it to me.” PRICELESS ?
Can you give us percentages on the voting? A pie chart does it easily show the changes.
Why is timeline listed backwards. So hard to read. Start with with earliest time & list reporting down. I had to quit trying.
Creighton Waters is amazing! Full command of all the facts and their implications…concise and to the point!