The trial of William "Polo" Edwards broke down yesterday as the prosecution's star witness, Shadow Robinson, had a meltdown on the stand.
Edwards stands accused of murdering local community activist Robert "Bobby" Davis at Robinson's Clinton home on May 1, 2022. Robinson is Edwards' former girlfriend.
Robinson testified Edwards showed up at her home after Davis had been there for a couple of hours. She testified Davis said he would go to the door and see what Edwards wanted. Robinson said she heard gunshots, "pop, pop, pop" (6:40). She said she saw Davis face-down and "Polo Edwards standing over him basically." Edwards put the gun in his waist.
Several moments passed before a visibly distraught Shadow Robinson said "I had to secure my babies," when asked what she did after seeing Edwards. "He could have killed my fucking babies, man," yelled Robinson as Judge Faye Peterson ordered the jury to leave the room (8:40) during the outburst. The judge excused the witness momentarily from the stand.
Edwards' attorney, Tom Fortier, immediately moved for a mistrial. However, Judge Peterson denied his motion. As it was 4:22 PM, the Court recessed for the day.
14 comments:
It must be a slow news day if Shadow is the headline. But looking at her she isn't that bad, and I could use a change of luck.
To allow that type language in her courtroom Judge Peterson has lost all respect (what little she had) then again it is in Hinds County.
What does her shirt say?
This is no meltdown. This is just the regular, plain ol’, everyday, garden variety, same-as-usual, same-as-always demonstration of Democrats on trial and being the center of attention. Now, really, admit it, none but the most deluded among you-all expected anything at all different from explosive rants just chock full of eff-words.
Nothing to see here. Judgment for the defendant. Mr Polo, you’re free to go and move about the area. The rest of you, move along now.
Thinking she is one OUTSTANDING mama.
@10:02
This is why standards of social decorum are so low these days. This is why the majority of the population acts like asshats. It’s also why the majority either dresses like a slob or like a clown in public. Everything caters to the lowest common denominator now. It really makes you think.
9:20, she cleared the court room. What was she supposed to do? Read the woman’s mind before she spoke?
"To allow that type language in her courtroom Judge Peterson has lost all respect (what little she had)...."
I think in stressful situations, such as thinking of her "babies" in the presence of someone who just killed someone who is still lying on the floor, this is called in legal terms "an excited utterance" and is outside the rules of usual decorum for a courtroom. At least it was in other states I have lived.
I would hope the state would prepare witnesses better than what happened there. The judge understands what the state is dealing with though. I feel sorry for the judge, jury and everyone involved.
10:02 and 11:07, you are both dead-on correct about this. Go look around any Wal-Mart and you'll see the best illustration you can find on current American society: "In your daily life, all you should strive to do is your bare minimum. Anything greater than that is a waste of time and injurious to those whose choice it has been to do nothing."
It's sort of like that meme that went around during Covid: "Smart people are being censored so that dumb people won't be offended."
I know Tom Fortner's reputation as a good lawyer. I wonder if his hair and ponytail have ever had an adverse effect on his clients.
9:02 - Man, if that would change your luck, you must be real down on it.
Do yourself a favor and google her for a whole body shot.
Meanwhile: Witnesses should not be allowed to appear in clothing that sports socio-political slogans.
She's a drama queen, nothing more, nothing less. And will use this whole charade to her advantage as she giggles (cackles) loudly for weeks.
Her 'babies'? Hold old them babies?
The judge did not “allow” that type of language. Ffs, the witness had a spontaneous outburst. It happens all the time. And guess what? Sometimes counsel has to direct the witness to repeat relevant and necessary testimony of exactly what the defendant said, FFFF word and all, and the judge nods in reluctant agreement. If you get a jury summons, make sure to let everyone know how offended you are by human behavior that is beneath you. You’ll be doing the justice system a big one AND you won’t have to report the next day. Win-win.
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