Ot3 Has Begun!!!~

[lovelaw]

New Trial Begins For Accused EMU Killer

POSTED: 6:07 pm EDT March 31, 2008
UPDATED: 6:21 pm EDT March 31, 2008


ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- A jury is set and opening statements under way in the second trial of a former Easter Michigan Univesity student accused of killing a fellow student.

Orange Taylor's first trial ended in a mistrial last October when the jury couldn't reach a unanimous decision.

Taylor, 21, is now being re-tried for the December 2006 rape and murder of Laura Dickinson, 22.

A jury of eight women and six men was selected Monday, and testimony was scheduled to begin Tuesday.

The U.S. Education Department fined Eastern Michigan $357,500 for covering up the death. The case led to the removal of university President John Fallon and others.

The trial is taking place before Washtenaw County Circuit Judge Archie Brown.

[dojewo]

I"m glad the time is here to re-try this case.

[lovelaw]

I"m glad the time is here to re-try this case.

ME TOO! :basic44:

I just pm'd you this article!! LOL!~

I had literally JUST found it as we were talking!~

[gramvof14]

ME TOO! :basic44:

I just pm'd you this article!! LOL!~

I had literally JUST found it as we were talking!~
OH thats great Love I have been waiting for this one and I sure hope we don't get a nut case on this jury.:basic44:

[lovelaw]

OH thats great Love I have been waiting for this one and I sure hope we don't get a nut case on this jury.:basic44:

I hope this jury sees the light Gram!~ You could have knocked me over with a feather last time!~

[Details]

I hope when the time comes for instructions, the instructions about getting rid of a juror who refuses to deliberate will be emphasized. A juror coming to a different conclusion is fine, but the rogue juror, stealth juror, we need to work on getting those out of the deliberations process.

[TigressPen]

I just hope we have a live link tomorrow!!

[kindee]

Wooooo Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[kindee]

ME TOO! :basic44:

I just pm'd you this article!! LOL!~

I had literally JUST found it as we were talking!~



Oh nobody PM'd ME an article. :0001::sad0119::1187603408.CR.Mothe

[annalyzer]

So the trial already started or does it start tomorrow or what?

[KellBell]

An article said that both sides already gave opening statements. There was never a live feed as promised and I don't see a video on demand either. I am hoping they will have the live feed for us today.

[lovelaw]

Oh nobody PM'd ME an article. :0001::sad0119::1187603408.CR.Mothe

Mornin' silly!!
:girl_haha:

We just happened to run into each other on the board last night. Doj. asked if I had heard anything about OT3, so I posted the same thing I posted here into the p.m. we were talking through.

:1187603408.CR.MotheI would never forget you my finest friend!!~


:love0085::love0085::love0085:<<<<3 x love!~

[lovelaw]

So the trial already started or does it start tomorrow or what?

Openings have begun. The trial should continue today!!~:basic44:

OF COURSE, I'll be away this morning. :girl_sad:

SEE YOU ALL in the afternoon!~ :basic44:

I HOPE WE GET A LIVE LINK!!~

:0012::0012::0012:

[lost indie]

Something to pass the time while we wait..

it's a LITTLE risque but funny as heck...

poor cat...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzh6gWUjKuY

:s1gyahoo::s1gyahoo::s1gyahoo:

[Try2Win]

POSTED: 6:07 pm EDT March 31, 2008
UPDATED: 7:28 am EDT April 1, 2008

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- A prosecutor told jurors in the retrial of a man accused of raping and strangling a fellow Eastern Michigan University student that the death was every woman's worst nightmare.

"This is not a case about every woman's nightmare," Assistant Public Defender Laura Graham said in her opening statement. "This is a case about every citizen's nightmare -- being accused of a terrible crime that you didn't commit."

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/15755419/detail.html

[Try2Win]

I think it would be a good idea to do daily threads. Hope you all agree. I will be gone most of the morning after 9 am so please post here regarding today's testimony.

Thanks you all. :girl_haha:

[TigressPen]

I will be away most of the day also. :(

[bambam]

are we on for today??

[dojewo]

Morning all, I'll be in and out this morning but I did check 'clickon' and I don't see a live link yet.

[Try2Win]

are we on for today??

I checked CNN video and no listing there about OT3 trial coverage. Then I went to clickondetroit.com and no listing of coverage there as of yet.

[bambam]

well... if we have no live feed, i'm SOL. i don't even know if ttv is showing it..... as i do not have ttv. soooooo...... that doesn't help me. funny that clickondetroit said they would run it.... unless the judge changed his mind at the last minute..... maybe he did...?? well ain't this just grrrrreeeatt??? NOT.

[TigressPen]

I checked CNN video and no listing there about OT3 trial coverage. Then I went to clickondetroit.com and no listing of coverage there as of yet.



I guess it's a wait and see thing. :girl_sad::sad0119:

[Try2Win]

http://www.clickondetroit.com/index.html

see you all when i get back. high winds here today:

http://www.clickondetroit.com/severeweather/index.html

[TigressPen]

Whether we get to see the trial or not, I really hope Laura gets justice this time around the justice system. Or should I say the jury pool?

[bambam]

:mornincoffee:


what the hey?? i was on the wrong thread.... again! :1187603408.CR.Mothe


so it looks like clickondetroit is not showing it.... no sign of it yet. and i don't have ttv... so i am SOL :girl_sad:

[bambam]

Something to pass the time while we wait..

it's a LITTLE risque but funny as heck...

poor cat...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzh6gWUjKuY

:s1gyahoo::s1gyahoo::s1gyahoo:


:67302: i showed it to dh, he loved it, of course!! lmao!

[lovelaw]

Looks like nothing is LIVE!~:girl_sad:

I'm on my way out!!

I'll check back later!~:0012::0012::0012:

[bambam]

hey indie---

what was the name of that video with the electrons? i tried to find it here the other day... and it was gone.

[bambam]

here you can watch the OS's from yesterday:

http://blog.mlive.com/annarbornews/breaking_news/emu_trial/

[kindee]

Mornin' silly!!
:girl_haha:

We just happened to run into each other on the board last night. Doj. asked if I had heard anything about OT3, so I posted the same thing I posted here into the p.m. we were talking through.

:1187603408.CR.MotheI would never forget you my finest friend!!~


:love0085::love0085::love0085:<<<<3 x love!~


*whew*

So, we've missed opening statements already? Any sign of a live feed yet folks? :mornincoffee:

eta: thanks BAM!!!!!!!

[wi_twin_mom]

Morning everyone.:mornincoffee:
Happy April Fool's Day! (Not in the mood to pull off a prank today! I'll leave that to someone else! Anyway, I'm not very good at it!)

I wish I could be here today. After a bad day at work yesterday(everything that could go wrong, did!), I could use a day off! (Eventhough, I had all last week off!) I hope the OT trial starts today, so when I get home I have something good to read!

Someone who lives near Detriot could maybe answer this...

What are the communities sentiments about OT? Is it a Black/White issue?

[lost indie]

hey indie---

what was the name of that video with the electrons? i tried to find it here the other day... and it was gone.

I'm not sure...I'll try to find it...

:0012::0012::0012:

[StoneFox]

According to an email from clickondetroit.com that was received by a poster on another message board, the judge has declined a live stream from inside the court room. :1187603408.CR.Mothe :1187603408.CR.Mothe :1187603408.CR.Mothe

PHOOEY!!!

[bambam]

wow i must not have paid good attention the first time around.... i know that i missed some of it. this proscecutor doesn't even ring a bell with me.... is my memory THAT bad???? sheesh!!

[gramvof14]

Morning All:mornincoffee: Are we or are we not going to get a live feed for OT trial???? What is the time differants I am EST and do we even know what time it starts.????:lex_10::waitasec:

[bambam]

According to an email from clickondetroit.com that was received by a poster on another message board, the judge has declined a live stream from inside the court room. :1187603408.CR.Mothe :1187603408.CR.Mothe :1187603408.CR.Mothe

PHOOEY!!!

that's what i was thinking. :mad::mad::mad:!!!!!!

well i might as well not even try to keep up with it.... no live feed, no ttv..... it is showing on ttv, isn't it? and i don't have ttv. so craaaaaaapola!!!! i'll just read what y'all write about it, i guess. :girl_sad:

[wi_twin_mom]

According to an email from clickondetroit.com that was received by a poster on another message board, the judge has declined a live stream from inside the court room. :1187603408.CR.Mothe :1187603408.CR.Mothe :1187603408.CR.Mothe

PHOOEY!!!

That's awful!
I was checking clickondetroit.com and it's like the trial isn't even happening. I can't find anything about the trial. (It might be that I'm not looking in the right spot.)

[bambam]

Morning All:mornincoffee: Are we or are we not going to get a live feed for OT trial???? What is the time differants I am EST and do we even know what time it starts.????:lex_10::waitasec:

hey gram... katy just said there's no live feed. the judge changed his mind. you can watch the OS's at the link i posted up above somewhere. :1187603408.CR.Mothe

[StoneFox]

that's what i was thinking. :mad::mad::mad:!!!!!!

well i might as well not even try to keep up with it.... no live feed, no ttv..... it is showing on ttv, isn't it? and i don't have ttv. so craaaaaaapola!!!! i'll just read what y'all write about it, i guess. :girl_sad:

The email said the judge initially agreed to one news camera in the court, then he changed his mind late yesterday and said none. The media folks are apealing to the judge and hope to change his mind.

[TigressPen]

According to an email from clickondetroit.com that was received by a poster on another message board, the judge has declined a live stream from inside the court room. :1187603408.CR.Mothe :1187603408.CR.Mothe :1187603408.CR.Mothe

PHOOEY!!!



So I guess it's replay videos, and articles or nothing. If we get all of those!! :1187603408.CR.Mothe

[dojewo]

According to an email from clickondetroit.com that was received by a poster on another message board, the judge has declined a live stream from inside the court room. :1187603408.CR.Mothe :1187603408.CR.Mothe :1187603408.CR.Mothe

PHOOEY!!!Hopefully this is not an April Fool! This is sad news, so now which trial?

[StoneFox]

That's awful!
I was checking clickondetroit.com and it's like the trial isn't even happening. I can't find anything about the trial. (It might be that I'm not looking in the right spot.)

bam posted this link upthread. At least they blog from inside the court room. Plus, they have video from yesterday OS posted.

http://blog.mlive.com/annarbornews/breaking_news/emu_trial/

[wi_twin_mom]

bam posted this link upthread. At least they blog from inside the court room. Plus, they have video from yesterday OS posted.

http://blog.mlive.com/annarbornews/breaking_news/emu_trial/

Thanks

[StoneFox]

So I guess it's replay videos, and articles or nothing. If we get all of those!! :1187603408.CR.Mothe
yep, big disappointment this morning. i was looking forward to watching it live. :sad0119:

[kindee]

According to an email from clickondetroit.com that was received by a poster on another message board, the judge has declined a live stream from inside the court room. :1187603408.CR.Mothe :1187603408.CR.Mothe :1187603408.CR.Mothe

PHOOEY!!!




I don't like this one bit. :lex_10:

[StoneFox]

I don't like this one bit. :lex_10:

Nor do I!!!
I wish the judge would explain why he changed his decision. Was it a plea from the attorneys, or just something he thought was best to do?

[bambam]

dang i can't even listen to the OS's right now. dh is playing his guitar blasting LOUD. it's his morning thing he does before going to work lately. *sigh*

guess i'll watch it later.

[bambam]

Nor do I!!!
I wish the judge would explain why he changed his decision. Was it a plea from the attorneys, or just something he thought was best to do?

well, they are at least saying that he may possibly change his mind.... he needs to hurry up and do it!! aarrrgghh!!!

[gramvof14]

hey gram... katy just said there's no live feed. the judge changed his mind. you can watch the OS's at the link i posted up above somewhere. :1187603408.CR.Mothe
Thanks Bam, I also read on the other board first he said one camera and now he says no camera's this judge can't make up his GD mind what a pain in the azz.:rolleye0001::1187603408.CR.Mothe

[kindee]

Nor do I!!!
I wish the judge would explain why he changed his decision. Was it a plea from the attorneys, or just something he thought was best to do?



I really think, after the fiasco of the first trial, it does NOT look good to have this trial behind closed doors as it were. This is one the whole nation needs to see LIVE imo.

[bambam]

Thanks Bam, I also read on the other board first he said one camera and now he says no camera's this judge can't make up his GD mind what a pain in the azz.:rolleye0001::1187603408.CR.Mothe

doesn't look good when a friggin judge can't even make up his mind, does it????? :lex_10:

[TigressPen]

doesn't look good when a friggin judge can't even make up his mind, does it????? :lex_10:




I wonder what caused him to change his mind about live feed? Did the camera pan too close to jury or something or did he feel they were playing for the camera.

[bambam]

I wonder what caused him to change his mind about live feed? Did the camera pan too close to jury or something or did he feel they were playing for the camera.

i have no idea TP. i haven't read anything that offered an explanation. :z0tdntknw:

[StoneFox]

well, they are at least saying that he may possibly change his mind.... he needs to hurry up and do it!! aarrrgghh!!!

There must be a reason he changed his mind after initially allowing cameras yesterday. I am thinking he won't change his ruling, but hope he does. Wish we knew the reason.

[StoneFox]

I really think, after the fiasco of the first trial, it does NOT look good to have this trial behind closed doors as it were. This is one the whole nation needs to see LIVE imo.

I absolutely agree with you kindee!!

[andersson33]

Oh damn.
No camera? No live feed?

What's the judge worried about? That we'll see or hear something we shouldn't see or hear?

That's not how the system is supposed to work.

I'm surprised I'm even surprised at this turn of events.

Nothing should surprise me anymore.

:lex_10:
It just ain't right.

[kindee]

Well, I've finished watching the openings.

KellBell, are you going to attend the trial soon? At least we might have a poster on the scene! *sigh*

[kindee]

Oh damn.
No camera? No live feed?

What's the judge worried about? That we'll see or hear something we shouldn't see or hear?

That's not how the system is supposed to work.

I'm surprised I'm even surprised at this turn of events.

Nothing should surprise me anymore.

:lex_10:
It just ain't right.


It's NOT right! What is the judge afraid of?

I can't believe they are shutting down live trials. It makes no sense!

[dojewo]

Well all, I'm signing out for now, I have PT later this morning and I thought I would be able to see some of this trial. Catch you all later.:0012:

[andersson33]

I wonder what caused him to change his mind about live feed? Did the camera pan too close to jury or something or did he feel they were playing for the camera.

My gut feeling is that he's worried about 'community reaction.'
That televising the court proceedings would cause tempers to flare, riots to happen, all hell to break loose. And so forth.

He's wrong about this.

I don't think human beings can tolerate a lot of reality, but I think they ought to learn how, and there's no time like the present to start.

:serious:

[TigressPen]

There must be a reason he changed his mind after initially allowing cameras yesterday. I am thinking he won't change his ruling, but hope he does. Wish we knew the reason.



If he isn't going to allow it to be videoed without live outside feed, then we'll have to depend on others summations of what happened. I never like that. I want to make up my own mind about what is said and how a witness acted on the stand.

[gramvof14]

If you all recall we didn't like this judge in the first trial.He couldn't make up his mind when objections were made if my memory serves me right.:rolleye0001:

[mitch]

well now wasn't this some crappy news to wake up to.


are we going to still get to see it just delayed? i saw Bam's link to watch OS.

[TigressPen]

My gut feeling is that he's worried about 'community reaction.'
That televising the court proceedings would cause tempers to flare, riots to happen, all hell to break loose. And so forth.

He's wrong about this.

I don't think human beings can tolerate a lot of reality, but I think they ought to learn how, and there's no time like the present to learn.

:serious:



Laura's family has upheld themselves with utmost dignity since her death. I don't believe they'd ever condone or instigate violent acts in her name. So if he feels that, he is way off key. I'd really love to know his reasons.

[bambam]

well now wasn't this some crappy news to wake up to.


are we going to still get to see it just delayed? i saw Bam's link to watch OS.

hiya mitch. don't know if they will have videos of the entire trial or not. they are saying that it's possible that the judge could yet change his mind AGAIN.... but i'm doubting it.... :z0tdntknw:

[bambam]

Well all, I'm signing out for now, I have PT later this morning and I thought I would be able to see some of this trial. Catch you all later.:0012:

:0012: bye doj! see ya later!

[StoneFox]

Well, I've finished watching the openings.

KellBell, are you going to attend the trial soon? At least we might have a poster on the scene! *sigh*

That is great news!! I didn't realize we would have a poster attending.

I just created an account with the mlive ann arbor blog site. I am going to post and ask why the judge denied cameras after first allowing them. Hope I get a reply.

[andersson33]

It's NOT right! What is the judge afraid of?

I can't believe they are shutting down live trials. It makes no sense!

I'm thoroughly disgusted.
"The outfit formerly known as CourtTV" never had any intention of covering OT3, either.

I don't think we can count on anything from them other than canned trials and those sensationalist trials like simpson that every other network will be covering.

Kindee, this stinks.
:lex_10:



(Gaillard was an incredible fiasco, too. We're just racking up crazy mishandled trials and verdicts, one after the other. I'm sick. :puke:
Almost literally.)

[Xmygrits]

That is great news!! I didn't realize we would have a poster attending.

I just created an account with the mlive ann arbor blog site. I am going to post and ask why the judge denied cameras after first allowing them. Hope I get a reply.

Good morning frens!

Stoney, if you get an answer or info, would you pretty please post for us? TIA:1222423:

[andersson33]

What's the link to the pseudo live blog?

TIA

[kindee]

Well all, I'm signing out for now, I have PT later this morning and I thought I would be able to see some of this trial. Catch you all later.:0012:




Sorry you're leaving but glad you're going to get some relief.

Hurry back! :0012:

[kindee]

My gut feeling is that he's worried about 'community reaction.'
That televising the court proceedings would cause tempers to flare, riots to happen, all hell to break loose. And so forth.

He's wrong about this.

I don't think human beings can tolerate a lot of reality, but I think they ought to learn how, and there's no time like the present to start.

:serious:


I think all that would happen with or without cameras in the courtroom if the community is that ready to explode. I don't see how hiding it behind closed doors would help that community reaction one bit!

[kindee]

That is great news!! I didn't realize we would have a poster attending.

I just created an account with the mlive ann arbor blog site. I am going to post and ask why the judge denied cameras after first allowing them. Hope I get a reply.



She was posting here yesterday and not sure when she was going...I'm hoping she's there right now!

At any rate, she's local and can provide updates. *sigh*

[StoneFox]

Good morning frens!

Stoney, if you get an answer or info, would you pretty please post for us? TIA:1222423:

You bet I will. :22wink:

I can't say much for their comment site. I have to re-enter my login information each time I want to post. :rolleye0001: An annoying little glitch in their system.

[StoneFox]

She was posting here yesterday and not sure when she was going...I'm hoping she's there right now!

At any rate, she's local and can provide updates. *sigh*

COOL!! She can give us some prespective on the jurors, and maybe, just maybe can get info about the live stream denial.

:innocent0001:

[kindee]

I'm thoroughly disgusted.
"The outfit formerly known as CourtTV" never had any intention of covering OT3, either.

I don't think we can count on anything from them other than canned trials and those sensationalist trials like simpson that every other network will be covering.

Kindee, this stinks.
:lex_10:



(Gaillard was an incredible fiasco, too. We're just racking up crazy mishandled trials and verdicts, one after the other. I'm sick. :puke:
Almost literally.)


It really does stink, the whole mess.

I guess TruTV is out the window, too, just winding down.

It seems we are back to an era where they are hiding trials behind closed doors---SCARED for the public to see what's happening in the courts?

That's what it seems like to me. I'm disappointed and disgusted.

Not to mention the rogue loonies getting onto and then hanging juries. Something is wrong with the system and it's getting worse all the time.

[kindee]

COOL!! She can give us some prespective on the jurors, and maybe, just maybe can get info about the live stream denial.

:innocent0001:



yes, she asked us what we wanted her to focus on, and I said I really was interested in the jury: the makeup, the ages, genders, but especially how they were responding to the attorneys etc. So hopefully she'll get through the bad weather and get to attend at least some of the trial.

[bambam]

well folks, i'm off to pick up a guitar for dh to work on--

i'll check in when i get back, of course! nuttin much to miss today anyway.... **sigh**

:0012: later!

[kindee]

Good morning frens!

Stoney, if you get an answer or info, would you pretty please post for us? TIA:1222423:




Hiya Fred. This is a sad day in the trial watching world. :0001:


later Bam!

[Xmygrits]

Hiya Fred. This is a sad day in the trial watching world. :0001:


later Bam!

Well I'm mad as he11 and I'm not going to take it anymore! I think I'm going to picket. In my mind! Between the gas prices and the fuel industry having record gains and now live trials being faded out, I'm beside myself.:mad:

[kindee]

Well I'm mad as he11 and I'm not going to take it anymore! I think I'm going to picket. In my mind! Between the gas prices and the fuel industry having record gains and now live trials being faded out, I'm beside myself.:mad:




yeah!

[StoneFox]

I'll be surprised if I get an answer from the comment I posted on the blog site. It doesn't look like they anybody has ever made a reply to a comment on the site. :(

:z0tdntknw: I'm still searching for info.

[StoneFox]

:girl_haha: I sent an email to Judge Brown. I wouldn't count on it getting answered, but in my frustration, I decided to go to the source of the 'black out'. I'll let y'all know if I get a reply.

[kindee]

:girl_haha: I sent an email to Judge Brown. I wouldn't count on it getting answered, but in my frustration, I decided to go to the source of the 'black out'. I'll let y'all know if I get a reply.



You go girl! :hifive:

[StoneFox]

You go girl! :hifive:
I just sent an email to the in court blogger at mlive.com too.

Dang it!!! I want to know why the American public has been shut out.

:girl_sad: It's wrong I tell ya...just plain 'ol wrong. Who are they protecting, themselves from scrutiny?

[StoneFox]

http://blog.mlive.com/annarbornews/breaking_news/emu_trial/

Taylor trial testimony moving quickly (http://blog.mlive.com/annarbornews/2008/04/taylor_trial_testimony_moving.html)

Posted by Art Aisner | The Ann Arbor News (http://blog.mlive.com/annarbornews/about.html) April 01, 2008 10:38AM

Categories: EMU Trial (http://blog.mlive.com/annarbornews/breaking_news/emu_trial/)

Attorneys briskly questioned eight witnesses, including the first person to discover Laura Dickinson's body, as the second day of trial for Orange Taylor III continued this morning in Washtenaw County Circuit Court.
Perhaps benefited from the experience of the previous trial - which ended with a dedlocked jury last fall - Assistant Prosecutor Blaine Longsworth quickly moved through his list of roughly 50 witnesses.
This morning, eight witnesses discussed their roles in finding the body and securing Dickinson's Hill Hall dorm room on the Eastern Michigan University campus.
Custodian Michelle Lockwood testified that she responded to numerous complaints of a foul odor in the hall shortly after 1 p.m. Dec. 15, 2006. She unlocked Dickinson's room after knocking without a response.
Lockwood said she took two steps in, saw Dickinson's body and locked the door before calling her supervisor.
After police officers observed Dickinson's partially-clad body, EMU Police Lt. Jeff Nesmith said immediately called the Michigan State Police for assistance.
"I wanted the lab to process the scene because I wasn't sure what we had. I wanted to make the best effort," Nesmith said.
Nesmith said he slightly raised the pillow covering Dickinson's face slightly to check for obvious wounds and found none.
Testimony will continue throughout the day with investigators, crime scene technicians and lab analysts.
Taylor, also a former EMU student, is charged with open murder and other felonies in the slaying. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.

[StoneFox]

Hello~~~where is everybody?

[gramvof14]

Hello~~~where is everybody?
I think ppl are surfing for something else we are not getting anything here.And TruTV is just recaping yesterday boring I changed the station :71541:

[gramvof14]

I really would like to know how their ratings are since they changed everything, we know how Star did she didn't last long.:71541:

[StoneFox]

I think ppl are surfing for something else we are not getting anything here.And TruTV is just recaping yesterday boring I changed the station :71541:

Thanks gram :happy0207:

[StoneFox]

I really would like to know how their ratings are since they changed everything, we know how Star did she didn't last long.:71541:

Here is a recent article on that:

http://news.corporate.findlaw.com/prnewswire/20080303/03mar20081111.html

ATLANTA, March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hot on the heels of scoring its best month ever in primetime ratings, truTV is unveiling a development slate of 10 projects that will keep the network's strong momentum going. The network, which transformed itself from Court TV in January, is creating projects that leverage its positioning -- "Not Reality. Actuality." -- by giving viewers the chance to experience real-life thrills.

[kindee]

Here is a recent article on that:

http://news.corporate.findlaw.com/prnewswire/20080303/03mar20081111.html

ATLANTA, March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hot on the heels of scoring its best month ever in primetime ratings, truTV is unveiling a development slate of 10 projects that will keep the network's strong momentum going. The network, which transformed itself from Court TV in January, is creating projects that leverage its positioning -- "Not Reality. Actuality." -- by giving viewers the chance to experience real-life thrills.



Well I guess we're in for more BEACH PATROL! and fewer live trials, then.

Prime Time is where they apparently are putting all their eggs. So be it.

[Xmygrits]

Hello~~~where is everybody?

I'm still here, and still mad!

:love0085:Thanks so much for all the information you are able to dig up.

[Xmygrits]

Here is a recent article on that:

http://news.corporate.findlaw.com/prnewswire/20080303/03mar20081111.html

ATLANTA, March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hot on the heels of scoring its best month ever in primetime ratings, truTV is unveiling a development slate of 10 projects that will keep the network's strong momentum going. The network, which transformed itself from Court TV in January, is creating projects that leverage its positioning -- "Not Reality. Actuality." -- by giving viewers the chance to experience real-life thrills.

If you ask me, it looks like they are bowing to sensationalisum. All the "Most Shocking" carp they are putting on air kinda ticks me off. Not much has real substance any more where that station is involved. FLUFF N STUFF!

[StoneFox]

If you ask me, it looks like they are bowing to sensationalisum. All the "Most Shocking" carp they are putting on air kinda ticks me off. Not much has real substance any more where that station is involved. FLUFF N STUFF!

Yep, but it fits their new viewer profile target, the 18-35 y/o male viewer. Go figure.

[kindee]

If you ask me, it looks like they are bowing to sensationalisum. All the "Most Shocking" carp they are putting on air kinda ticks me off. Not much has real substance any more where that station is involved. FLUFF N STUFF!



what is up with that "traffic" show? Cops stop folks and give them tix for speeding or whatever.

Big WHOOP! Yeah, they are indeed pandering to the masses, and the lowest of the low IMO.

CHeap to produce, I guess, and perfect for that 18-34 year old male they so covet. *sigh*

But what about the DAYTIME? Guess we're just carp they've had to suffer with for years and years.

[kindee]

Yep, but it fits their new viewer profile target, the 18-35 y/o male viewer. Go figure.




Most Shocking Girls Gone Wild on the Beach WOOOO HOOOOOOO!

Now THAT's quality programming. :duh:

[gramvof14]

Most Shocking Girls Gone Wild on the Beach WOOOO HOOOOOOO!

Now THAT's quality programming. :duh:
I agree with you Kindee I haven't watched any of those programs. What about the daytime ppl what are we CHOPPED LIVER???:rolleye0001:

[Try2Win]

I think it would be a good idea to do daily threads. Hope you all agree. I will be gone most of the morning after 9 am so please post here regarding today's testimony.

Thanks you all. :girl_haha:

what was wrong with the daily thread? :lex_10:

[andersson33]

Well I guess we're in for more BEACH PATROL! and fewer live trials, then.

Prime Time is where they apparently are putting all their eggs. So be it.

Okay!
It seems my past years and years of owning a manufacturing company is finally doing me some good.

Part of owning that company or any company is advertising. So, every now and again, it was necessary to promote our company by "advertising" something that would be forthcoming. Like new capabilities, new machinery that would speed up production to warp speed, way better than our competitors etc.
And how we did this was with a "news release." I wrote the news release, but the point was to make it sound like it was written by some outside person and this was that person's glowing review of our company. But it wasn't. It was me, writing about my own company--and I made sure the release sounded good. That was the point.

When I read that account that Katy posted a link to, it was just so complimentary and OH Wow! about TruTV, that I wondered if this wasn't one of those "press releases," like I used to write. A "news" release, written by TruTV about itself, all glowing and successful sounding.

And it turned out that's just what it is.
It's a press release written by an outfit called PR Newswire. They write these "news releases" for their clients, one of whom is TruTV.
http://toolkit.prnewswire.com/score/

TruTv sends for their "toolkit" and then signs up with PR Newswire, and PR Newswire writes "news" and releases it for TruTV--in this case, it seems TruTV wants everyone to know they had a sensational "year" (? huh? They haven't been on the air for a year yet) and to tell everyone who's interested that they are continuing with their reality/actuality theme, and here are a few shows "in the works" or not (some seem to be ideas with only working titles).

So anyway, that article in PR Newswire is nothing. It's not even news, it's just promotional junk written by some lowly clerk cranking out puff pieces at PR Newswire following the script put forth by the client.

So, it's not reality. It's not actuality. It's not even true, nor is it news.

All it is, is an advertisement for that station that was once Court TV.

:serious:

[lovelaw]

Well I guess we're in for more BEACH PATROL! and fewer live trials, then.

Prime Time is where they apparently are putting all their eggs. So be it.

Don't they get that WE like the "Real Life Thrill" of a live trial!!?? Why are they edging themselves right out of what made them great, and unique?


No OT3 feed, huh?? :girl_sad:

[lovelaw]

Here is a recent article on that:

http://news.corporate.findlaw.com/prnewswire/20080303/03mar20081111.html

ATLANTA, March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hot on the heels of scoring its best month ever in primetime ratings, truTV is unveiling a development slate of 10 projects that will keep the network's strong momentum going. The network, which transformed itself from Court TV in January, is creating projects that leverage its positioning -- "Not Reality. Actuality." -- by giving viewers the chance to experience real-life thrills.


OOPS! I meant to quote this in my last post, and then do another with Kindee's!!

Anyway...they HAD a good "Real Life Thrill" ride going already!! Now they are messing it up!~

[lovelaw]

If you ask me, it looks like they are bowing to sensationalisum. All the "Most Shocking" carp they are putting on air kinda ticks me off. Not much has real substance any more where that station is involved. FLUFF N STUFF!

I agree! I never watch all that '"most" whatEVER stuff! I like a little more than "Fluff N Stuff" as you put it!!

[lovelaw]

Yep, but it fits their new viewer profile target, the 18-35 y/o male viewer. Go figure.

That amazes me!! I can't believe they would go after the same market that everyone is going after! They have/had something unique. DANG! Aren't WE good enough for them!! LOL!~

[lovelaw]

what is up with that "traffic" show? Cops stop folks and give them tix for speeding or whatever.

Big WHOOP! Yeah, they are indeed pandering to the masses, and the lowest of the low IMO.

CHeap to produce, I guess, and perfect for that 18-34 year old male they so covet. *sigh*

But what about the DAYTIME? Guess we're just carp they've had to suffer with for years and years.


Hell, even I don't covet the 18-34 year male anymore!! HEEEEEEEEEE

I agree!!!! BIG WHOOP!~

It is all about the almighty $$$$$$. I can't believe they still have Ashleigh and Jack together. I bet it won't be long before they cut one of them to save some bucks.


Hey!! I have a cost cutting idea!! CUT JAMI!!~:basic44:

[StoneFox]

That amazes me!! I can't believe they would go after the same market that everyone is going after! They have/had something unique. DANG! Aren't WE good enough for them!! LOL!~

Looks to me like they are targeting the testosterone factor.

[lovelaw]

I agree with you Kindee I haven't watched any of those programs. What about the daytime ppl what are we CHOPPED LIVER???:rolleye0001:

Me either Gram!! I watch NONE of it. When trial coverage is over, OFF goes TruTV.

Yep. I guess we are chopped liver to them! Good thing we are caviar to each other!! WE are the good stuff, and they don't even know it!~ FOOLS!:grin:~

[lovelaw]

what was wrong with the daily thread? :lex_10:

I was wondering why it *poofed* too??????????????


Well.........I guess I is here by my lonesome!

CATCH YOU LATER!~:0012::grin::0012:

[StoneFox]

Hell, even I don't covet the 18-34 year male anymore!! HEEEEEEEEEE

I agree!!!! BIG WHOOP!~

It is all about the almighty $$$$$$. I can't believe they still have Ashleigh and Jack together. I bet it won't be long before they cut one of them to save some bucks.


Hey!! I have a cost cutting idea!! CUT JAMIE!!~:basic44:

The way I see it, as an anchor or correspondent reaches the end of their contract, they are not renewed. IMO, Jami's recent absences may suggest her contract is up soon and she is pounding the pavement for a new gig.

JMO

[lovelaw]

Okay!


So, it's not reality. It's not actuality. It's not even true, nor is it news.

All it is, is an advertisement for that station that was once Court TV.

:serious:


<<SNIPPED>>

:zm10:

[lovelaw]

Looks to me like they are targeting the testosterone factor.

HEY! I'm not alone!

You got it!~ We'll see where THAT gets them!~

[lovelaw]

The way I see it, as an anchor or correspondent reaches the end of their contract, they are not renewed. IMO, Jami's recent absences may suggest her contract is up soon and she is pounding the pavement for a new gig.

JMO

Ahhhhhhhhh....good thought! Maybe that is what they are doing!~

I thought I heard that she was the daily programming manager, or producer, or something of the sort???

[StoneFox]

Ahhhhhhhhh....good thought! Maybe that is what they are doing!~

I thought I heard that she was the daily programming manager, or producer, or something of the sort???

REALLY~~~I wasn't aware of that, and it surprises the heck out of me. She seems the least qualified to do such a job. :doh: oh what am I saying~~this is ttv, of course it makes sense. :girl_haha:

[KellBell]

Hey guys, sorry I was here really early this morning and had to leave. I see they decided not to have live video which really stinks. I also see they are flying through the witness list. Looks like I am going to have to go up there tomorrow morning and check things out.

[Try2Win]

I was wondering why it *poofed* too??????????????


Well.........I guess I is here by my lonesome!

CATCH YOU LATER!~:0012::grin::0012:

maybe because we don't have live stream, thus less to talk about???

[StoneFox]

Hey guys, sorry I was here really early this morning and had to leave. I see they decided not to have live video which really stinks. I also see they are flying through the witness list. Looks like I am going to have to go up there tomorrow morning and check things out.

WAHOO!!!! You rock KellBell!!

Maybe you can find out why they are so afraid to let live streaming in this time. :zm10:

[Cat]

I checked in to see what was going on and, lo and behold, no feed. :0doh: I know everyone is disappointed, but (add your own platitude here). I am going to try to semi-follow the Currin/Cross trial. They are in lunch recess right now, and I have to go out for a while, but it is better than nothing.

Everyone have a nice day.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j257/midnightmewse/Smilies/Smileywithflower.jpg

[lovelaw]

REALLY~~~I wasn't aware of that, and it surprises the heck out of me. She seems the least qualified to do such a job. :doh: oh what am I saying~~this is ttv, of course it makes sense. :girl_haha:

I'm not sure. It seems like I have heard her referred to as some type of "higher-up." I could well be wrong!

LOL!! YEP!! It IS ttv....so go figure!~:francis:

[lovelaw]

I checked in to see what was going on and, lo and behold, no feed. :0doh: I know everyone is disappointed, but (add your own platitude here). I am going to try to semi-follow the Currin/Cross trial. They are in lunch recess right now, and I have to go out for a while, but it is better than nothing.

Everyone have a nice day.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j257/midnightmewse/Smilies/Smileywithflower.jpg

It IS truly disappointing!~
I was really looking forward to it!~

I'll have to check out the Currin trial.

:0012:

[lovelaw]

Hey guys, sorry I was here really early this morning and had to leave. I see they decided not to have live video which really stinks. I also see they are flying through the witness list. Looks like I am going to have to go up there tomorrow morning and check things out.

WOO HOO!! YOU ROCK!~:zm10:

[lovelaw]

maybe because we don't have live stream, thus less to talk about???


That makes sense. It gives them one less thread to have to follow.

[KellBell]

I have to run again and then I will get to checking on exact location of the courthouse and which courtroom it is in. If anyone knows this info already would you please PM me? TIA!

[andersson33]

That makes sense. It gives them one less thread to have to follow.


:howdy:
Hi lovelaw!

I keep on trying to catch up with you :basic44:--and I keep missing you--just wanted to ask if you're feeling better today.

:0012:

[bambam]

hey peeps! i just got back.... still no live feed, eh?? no surprise. is anyone over on the jessica currin trial?? they had live feed yesterday... but it was horrible. guess i'll go check it out now.....

[StoneFox]

:attention: :attention: :attention:

Well, well, well~~~ here is the message I got from the county court house regarding live streaming. Interesting, no?

"Good afternoon Ms. Clark and thank you for inquiring about the Orange Taylor trial in our court. In our court, we only allow 1 TV camera into any court proceeding and they are responsible to provide a feed to any other TV networks also requesting permission to cover a given trial. We call this “pooling” and the pool provider is selected on a first- come-first serve basis. During Mr. Taylor’s first trial, the national TV media show called Court TV submitted the appropriate paperwork first and was selected as the “pool” camera for the trial. This meant that they were responsible for providing a feed for all of the other networks covering that trial. This is common and it worked very well in the first Orange Taylor trial. For this second trial we have not had any TV network request the ability to live feed the trial and thus it is unavailable. The Court itself is not obligated to provide TV coverage of any trial. Since the TV media has decided not to cover this trial, it will not be available. The most up-to-date coverage being provided by the media for this second trial is a reporter from the Ann Arbor News who is “blogging” from the courtroom. His name is Art Eisner and you can find his blog on MLive.com

Daniel Dwyer
Administrator
Washtenaw County Trial Court
734-222-3057"

[dojewo]

:attention: :attention: :attention:

Well, well, well~~~ here is the message I got from the county court house regarding live streaming. Interesting, no?

"Good afternoon Ms. Clark and thank you for inquiring about the Orange Taylor trial in our court. In our court, we only allow 1 TV camera into any court proceeding and they are responsible to provide a feed to any other TV networks also requesting permission to cover a given trial. We call this “pooling” and the pool provider is selected on a first- come-first serve basis. During Mr. Taylor’s first trial, the national TV media show called Court TV submitted the appropriate paperwork first and was selected as the “pool” camera for the trial. This meant that they were responsible for providing a feed for all of the other networks covering that trial. This is common and it worked very well in the first Orange Taylor trial. For this second trial we have not had any TV network request the ability to live feed the trial and thus it is unavailable. The Court itself is not obligated to provide TV coverage of any trial. Since the TV media has decided not to cover this trial, it will not be available. The most up-to-date coverage being provided by the media for this second trial is a reporter from the Ann Arbor News who is “blogging” from the courtroom. His name is Art Eisner and you can find his blog on MLive.com

Daniel Dwyer
Administrator
Washtenaw County Trial Court
734-222-3057"
Just stopping in for a minute, I though ClickonDetroit had this trial for streaming, didn't they get their paper work in, in time? Something is fishy here.

[sciencegirl]

:attention: :attention: :attention:

Well, well, well~~~ here is the message I got from the county court house regarding live streaming. Interesting, no?

"Good afternoon Ms. Clark and thank you for inquiring about the Orange Taylor trial in our court. In our court, we only allow 1 TV camera into any court proceeding and they are responsible to provide a feed to any other TV networks also requesting permission to cover a given trial. We call this “pooling” and the pool provider is selected on a first- come-first serve basis. During Mr. Taylor’s first trial, the national TV media show called Court TV submitted the appropriate paperwork first and was selected as the “pool” camera for the trial. This meant that they were responsible for providing a feed for all of the other networks covering that trial. This is common and it worked very well in the first Orange Taylor trial. For this second trial we have not had any TV network request the ability to live feed the trial and thus it is unavailable. The Court itself is not obligated to provide TV coverage of any trial. Since the TV media has decided not to cover this trial, it will not be available. The most up-to-date coverage being provided by the media for this second trial is a reporter from the Ann Arbor News who is “blogging” from the courtroom. His name is Art Eisner and you can find his blog on MLive.com

Daniel Dwyer
Administrator
Washtenaw County Trial Court
734-222-3057"

Afternoon all :basic44:

Well; that simply stinks!!!! Why was ClickonDetroit telling us they were going to cover it live then? I also thought I read earlier; that it was going to be covered live and the judge changed his mind at the last minute yesterday. ARGH!!!!! Sure are a lot of conflicting stories; isn't there.

[gramvof14]

So TruTV didn't even bother trying to get to show the trial I guess we know where we fit. Well I will be e-mailng them to let them know where they can stick their station I will not turn it on ever again.:71541::71541::doh:

[StoneFox]

Afternoon all :basic44:

Well; that simply stinks!!!! Why was ClickonDetroit telling us they were going to cover it live then? I also thought I read earlier; that it was going to be covered live and the judge changed his mind at the last minute yesterday. ARGH!!!!! Sure are a lot of conflicting stories; isn't there.

That reply came straight from the court house administrator. I don't know why he would have an agenda to lie. It sounds to me like clickondetroit didn't have their 'stuff' together. I'm half a mind to copy that reply to clickondetroit. :rolleye0001: :022:

[sciencegirl]

Oh; and forgot to add....I had to report for jury duty this morning. I was so mad; I didn't even get an interview with the judge or the lawyers.
:1187603408.CR.Mothe

There were about 50 of us there; and they randomly selected 14 to be interviewed; 8 became jurors and 6 were dismissed. Then they selected 6 more; and they became jurors. Jury selection was over within an hour :lex_10:

Plus, it was a criminal trial. Armed Robbery and Assault. I wanted so bad to sit on this jury.

So, I'm all done for the week. What a bust!!!!:1187603408.CR.Mothe

[sciencegirl]

That reply came straight from the court house administrator. I don't know why he would have an agenda to lie. It sounds to me like clickondetroit didn't have their 'stuff' together. I'm half a mind to copy that reply to clickondetroit. :rolleye0001: :022:

Do it!!!!!! Go for it!!! Let's see what they say.:basic44:

[dojewo]

That reply came straight from the court house administrator. I don't know why he would have an agenda to lie. It sounds to me like clickondetroit didn't have their 'stuff' together. I'm half a mind to copy that reply to clickondetroit. :rolleye0001: :022:Please do it

[carnnell]

I guess Tru TV isn't so true anymore.. nope they aren't.. nope they aren't

[sciencegirl]

So TruTV didn't even bother trying to get to show the trial I guess we know where we fit. Well I will be e-mailng them to let them know where they can stick their station I will not turn it on ever again.:71541::71541::doh:

TTV can stick it. I was rather surprised that Beth K. and crew were sent to the Gaillard trial; when it was only going to last 3-4 days. Usually, they cover longer trials. I'm wondering if their is a budget issue with CNN and they can't afford to send Beth or Jean for longer trials. Wouldn't surprise me.

[sciencegirl]

I guess Tru TV isn't so true anymore.. nope they aren't.. nope they aren't

Holy Smack!!! Carnnell--- when did you get here???? Welcome!!! :hifive:
You'll love it over here.

[gramvof14]

Oh; and forgot to add....I had to report for jury duty this morning. I was so mad; I didn't even get an interview with the judge or the lawyers.
:1187603408.CR.Mothe

There were about 50 of us there; and they randomly selected 14 to be interviewed; 8 became jurors and 6 were dismissed. Then they selected 6 more; and they became jurors. Jury selection was over within an hour :lex_10:

Plus, it was a criminal trial. Armed Robbery and Assault. I wanted so bad to sit on this jury.

So, I'm all done for the week. What a bust!!!!:1187603408.CR.Mothe
Hi SG sorry you didn't get picked but we are glad to have you back with us we love you. (((hugs)))):love0085:gramv

[bambam]

Oh; and forgot to add....I had to report for jury duty this morning. I was so mad; I didn't even get an interview with the judge or the lawyers.
:1187603408.CR.Mothe

There were about 50 of us there; and they randomly selected 14 to be interviewed; 8 became jurors and 6 were dismissed. Then they selected 6 more; and they became jurors. Jury selection was over within an hour :lex_10:

Plus, it was a criminal trial. Armed Robbery and Assault. I wanted so bad to sit on this jury.

So, I'm all done for the week. What a bust!!!!:1187603408.CR.Mothe

aww heck, sg!!! :girl_sad: we were wondering if you had to go today. bummer!! oh well..... no more having to call in every day!! i guess you can look at that way.... :z0tdntknw:

[sciencegirl]

Hi SG sorry you didn't get picked but we are glad to have you back with us we love you. (((hugs)))):love0085:gramv

Thanks Gram - back atcha:love0085:

I came home from court expecting to be watching OT3. I'm so mad right now I could spit tacs.:mad:

[andersson33]

So TruTV didn't even bother trying to get to show the trial I guess we know where we fit. Well I will be e-mailng them to let them know where they can stick their station I will not turn it on ever again.:71541::71541::doh:

Well, I'll be dammmmmed.

I don't even know why I bother to turn on "trutv" when I get up in the morning.

Tomorrow will be a canned trial, I bet.

We know for certain it won't be OT3.

BTW, thanks so much katy for your diligence with this issue. We won't have to sit around and wonder any more. Really: thanks!

I'm so annoyed.

http://bestsmileys.com/angry1/8.gif

[sciencegirl]

aww heck, sg!!! :girl_sad: we were wondering if you had to go today. bummer!! oh well..... no more having to call in every day!! i guess you can look at that way.... :z0tdntknw:

Yeah...heck with them. The guy was probably guilty anyway. LOL

[StoneFox]

Okay, I have a little conversation going with this guy at the court house. I am waiting on his reply about clickondetroit. Here is his lates:

"We were equally surprised by the lack of TV interest. Speculation is that the controversy with the Mayor of the City of Detroit is keeping our TV stations very busy. I also understand that Court TV may have restructured and they may not be providing the same level of live court TV coverage as in years past. Simply as an FYI, the first jury was “hung” by one juror, not two."

[bambam]

So TruTV didn't even bother trying to get to show the trial I guess we know where we fit. Well I will be e-mailng them to let them know where they can stick their station I will not turn it on ever again.:71541::71541::doh:

i no longer feel bad about not having ttv!! after everything i've read on here from y'all lately.... it's not even worth tuning in to!! :duh:

[gramvof14]

Do it!!!!!! Go for it!!! Let's see what they say.:basic44:
Yeah I sure would be interested in what they have to say also. Thanks Stony for all you have done to try and find out why they are not streaming it.:love0085:

[bambam]

Okay, I have a little conversation going with this guy at the court house. I am waiting on his reply about clickondetroit. Here is his lates:

"We were equally surprised by the lack of TV interest. Speculation is that the controversy with the Mayor of the City of Detroit is keeping our TV stations very busy. I also understand that Court TV may have restructured and they may not be providing the same level of live court TV coverage as in years past. Simply as an FYI, the first jury was “hung” by one juror, not two."

hmm sounds like ttv doesn't give a rat's azz about providing live trial coverage anymore!! sheesh!!! :eyebrow1qb:

[StoneFox]

Please do it

As soon as I get the reply from the court administrator, I think I will send an email to clickondetroit and see what they say. Somebody isn't being truthful about it.

[sciencegirl]

Okay, I have a little conversation going with this guy at the court house. I am waiting on his reply about clickondetroit. Here is his lates:

"We were equally surprised by the lack of TV interest. Speculation is that the controversy with the Mayor of the City of Detroit is keeping our TV stations very busy. I also understand that Court TV may have restructured and they may not be providing the same level of live court TV coverage as in years past. Simply as an FYI, the first jury was “hung” by one juror, not two."

I love that. CTV may not be providing the same level of live coverage. Well, no crap!!!! I still want to know who was it that said the judge decided yesterday and changed his mind and pulled the cameras out of the courtroom. I'll have to go read back and find it.

[bambam]

i heard a noise on the currin trial....oops they still have clock up. guess i'll mosy on over there.............

they're back!

[lovelaw]

:howdy:
Hi lovelaw!

I keep on trying to catch up with you :basic44:--and I keep missing you--just wanted to ask if you're feeling better today.

:0012:

HI!!~:basic44::basic44:

I AM feeling a bit better!! THANK YOU so much for asking!~ :girl_haha:

[andersson33]

Okay, I have a little conversation going with this guy at the court house. I am waiting on his reply about clickondetroit. Here is his lates:

"We were equally surprised by the lack of TV interest. Speculation is that the controversy with the Mayor of the City of Detroit is keeping our TV stations very busy. I also understand that Court TV may have restructured and they may not be providing the same level of live court TV coverage as in years past. Simply as an FYI, the first jury was “hung” by one juror, not two."

Whoa! katy!
Nice going.
One juror not two.
I'll be remembering that when someone tells me "no, it was two jurors." I'll have it from the courthouse horses mouth.

Cool, katy.
You're quite an investigator!

:zm10:

[lovelaw]

hey peeps! i just got back.... still no live feed, eh?? no surprise. is anyone over on the jessica currin trial?? they had live feed yesterday... but it was horrible. guess i'll go check it out now.....

NUTHIN' DOIN' Bam!!

I keep forgetting to check that one out.

Anyway.............:0012::0012::0012:

[lovelaw]

:attention: :attention: :attention:

Well, well, well~~~ here is the message I got from the county court house regarding live streaming. Interesting, no?

"Good afternoon Ms. Clark and thank you for inquiring about the Orange Taylor trial in our court. In our court, we only allow 1 TV camera into any court proceeding and they are responsible to provide a feed to any other TV networks also requesting permission to cover a given trial. We call this “pooling” and the pool provider is selected on a first- come-first serve basis. During Mr. Taylor’s first trial, the national TV media show called Court TV submitted the appropriate paperwork first and was selected as the “pool” camera for the trial. This meant that they were responsible for providing a feed for all of the other networks covering that trial. This is common and it worked very well in the first Orange Taylor trial. For this second trial we have not had any TV network request the ability to live feed the trial and thus it is unavailable. The Court itself is not obligated to provide TV coverage of any trial. Since the TV media has decided not to cover this trial, it will not be available. The most up-to-date coverage being provided by the media for this second trial is a reporter from the Ann Arbor News who is “blogging” from the courtroom. His name is Art Eisner and you can find his blog on MLive.com

Daniel Dwyer
Administrator
Washtenaw County Trial Court
734-222-3057"


VERY interesting!! How nice of them to give such a thorough response to you. GOOD JOB!~

Well.....it DOES say a lot about TTV now, doesn't it!?? They are slipping fast!~

[sciencegirl]

According to an email from clickondetroit.com that was received by a poster on another message board, the judge has declined a live stream from inside the court room. :1187603408.CR.Mothe :1187603408.CR.Mothe :1187603408.CR.Mothe

PHOOEY!!!

Here's the post I was referring to. So, if the judge declined to have a live stream; then there was obviously a request for one. Someone is lying. Going back to read earlier posts and see what I can find.

[StoneFox]

Whoa! katy!
Nice going.
One juror not two.
I'll be remembering that when someone tells me "no, it was two jurors." I'll have it from the courthouse horses mouth.

Cool, katy.
You're quite an investigator!

:zm10:

LOL~~I kept hearing two also, but I only remembered one. I told this guy mlive.com had been repoting two jurors hung. He corrected me.

[lovelaw]

Just stopping in for a minute, I though ClickonDetroit had this trial for streaming, didn't they get their paper work in, in time? Something is fishy here.

Hello doj!~:girl_haha:

I thought so too! :girl_sad: Guess we were plain old wrong! :girl_sad:

[lovelaw]

Afternoon all :basic44:

Well; that simply stinks!!!! Why was ClickonDetroit telling us they were going to cover it live then? I also thought I read earlier; that it was going to be covered live and the judge changed his mind at the last minute yesterday. ARGH!!!!! Sure are a lot of conflicting stories; isn't there.

:howdy:Howdy SG!~

It DOES stink......to high Heaven!~

I read the same thing SG! I guess we are just out of luck on this one!

More laundry??????????????????:girl_haha:

[StoneFox]

Here's the post I was referring to. So, if the judge declined to have a live stream; then there was obviously a request for one. Someone is lying. Going back to read earlier posts and see what I can find.

It was posted by a poster on another message board, that message has also been copied on this board, who I think is the same person on the other board that posted the email communications from clickondetroit.com.

:grin:

[sciencegirl]

what was wrong with the daily thread? :lex_10:

We really don't have daily threads on this forum. We have to reach an 800 count post and then we start a new one. Because this one was already started and it only had a few posts on it; I'm sure Harlett and gang wanted us to finish this to the 800 count post.

[sciencegirl]

It was posted by a poster on another message board, that message has also been copied on this board, who I think is the same person on the other board that posted the email communications from clickondetroit.com.

:grin:

Well, this is just a disappointing day overall. :1187603408.CR.Mothe

[lovelaw]

So TruTV didn't even bother trying to get to show the trial I guess we know where we fit. Well I will be e-mailng them to let them know where they can stick their station I will not turn it on ever again.:71541::71541::doh:

WOO HOO Gram!! Tell us you really feel woman!!~:zm10:

I'm giving your idea some thought myself. IF ALL of us left....would they feel it?? I wonder?? I mean, if all of the trial watchers here, at TruTv, and whatever others boards there are, tuned out, would it make a mark?? I'd like to think so. Sad thing is, they've almost got us over a barrel. Where else can we go. BUT, we always have the live local feeds. Come to think of it, those feeds usually work better anyway. WAY BETTER!~ Hmmmmmmmmmm...should we stage a boycott????:basic45::basic45:

[lovelaw]

Oh; and forgot to add....I had to report for jury duty this morning. I was so mad; I didn't even get an interview with the judge or the lawyers.
:1187603408.CR.Mothe

There were about 50 of us there; and they randomly selected 14 to be interviewed; 8 became jurors and 6 were dismissed. Then they selected 6 more; and they became jurors. Jury selection was over within an hour :lex_10:

Plus, it was a criminal trial. Armed Robbery and Assault. I wanted so bad to sit on this jury.

So, I'm all done for the week. What a bust!!!!:1187603408.CR.Mothe

WHAT??????? YOU DID!???? Awwwwwwwwww......bummer! What a rat race!~
I'm feelin' for ya.:1187603408.CR.Mothe

[lovelaw]

That reply came straight from the court house administrator. I don't know why he would have an agenda to lie. It sounds to me like clickondetroit didn't have their 'stuff' together. I'm half a mind to copy that reply to clickondetroit. :rolleye0001: :022:

OOOOoooooooooooooooooo.....ya! DO IT!~:party52:

[StoneFox]

Here it is from the other OT3 thread. I didn't know how to quote it and bring it over here, so just copied it.

Originally Posted by NJ_Nurse http://helpfindthemissing.org/forum/static/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://helpfindthemissing.org/forum/showthread.php?p=173206#post173206)
With permission to reprint by Nova of InSessions:

I had been previously e-mailing "clickondetroit" about carrying OT3 live. They had responded previously they hoped to but weren't sure if judge would allow. They also stated judge could pull the plug anytime.
However ... after e-mailing 2 times this morning, I did just get this e-mail reponse.

Yes. We will be covering and live streaming the trial. Today is just jury selection. No media allowed in and not much to report. Once Opening statements begin...we will be there.

Barb Roethler
Managing Editor, ClickOnDetroit.com
broethler@clickondetroit.com
Visit us at: www.ClickOnDetroit.com (http://www.clickondetroit.com/) I www.ibsys.com (http://www.ibsys.com/) I
phone313)223-2222
(313) 222-0500

I hope after jury selection, the judge doesn't change his mind. He made some comment concerning all the media coverage 1st time around and hopefully it would not affect sitting a jury this time.
KEEPING FINGERS CROSSED

[lovelaw]

I guess Tru TV isn't so true anymore.. nope they aren't.. nope they aren't

NOPE!! They are FalseTv!!~

HOWDY!!~:howdy:

[lovelaw]

TTV can stick it. I was rather surprised that Beth K. and crew were sent to the Gaillard trial; when it was only going to last 3-4 days. Usually, they cover longer trials. I'm wondering if their is a budget issue with CNN and they can't afford to send Beth or Jean for longer trials. Wouldn't surprise me.

Yes, that is surprising now that you mention it. I think they are in over their heads. WE could run that place! :hifive:

[sciencegirl]

Here it is from the other OT3 thread. I didn't know how to quote it and bring it over here, so just copied it.

Originally Posted by NJ_Nurse http://helpfindthemissing.org/forum/static/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://helpfindthemissing.org/forum/showthread.php?p=173206#post173206)
With permission to reprint by Nova of InSessions:

I had been previously e-mailing "clickondetroit" about carrying OT3 live. They had responded previously they hoped to but weren't sure if judge would allow. They also stated judge could pull the plug anytime.
However ... after e-mailing 2 times this morning, I did just get this e-mail reponse.

Yes. We will be covering and live streaming the trial. Today is just jury selection. No media allowed in and not much to report. Once Opening statements begin...we will be there.

Barb Roethler
Managing Editor, ClickOnDetroit.com
broethler@clickondetroit.com
Visit us at: www.ClickOnDetroit.com (http://www.clickondetroit.com/) I www.ibsys.com (http://www.ibsys.com/) I
phone313)223-2222
(313) 222-0500

I hope after jury selection, the judge doesn't change his mind. He made some comment concerning all the media coverage 1st time around and hopefully it would not affect sitting a jury this time.
KEEPING FINGERS CROSSED

OK; now; this is all a bunch of bunk!!! The judge is concerned about media coverage; AND, now we hear there was no media interested in covering this trial due to the fiasco with the mayor. :mad:

[lovelaw]

Well, I'll be dammmmmed.

I don't even know why I bother to turn on "trutv" when I get up in the morning.

Tomorrow will be a canned trial, I bet.

We know for certain it won't be OT3.

BTW, thanks so much katy for your diligence with this issue. We won't have to sit around and wonder any more. Really: thanks!

I'm so annoyed.

http://bestsmileys.com/angry1/8.gif


I wonder the same thing almost daily. They never give thorough coverage anyway. I see more commercials and commentary than anything else.

[sciencegirl]

Yes, that is surprising now that you mention it. I think they are in over their heads. WE could run that place! :hifive:

Well; think about it. I can't remember when Beth or Jean was sent to cover only a 4 day trial. Can you??

[lovelaw]

Okay, I have a little conversation going with this guy at the court house. I am waiting on his reply about clickondetroit. Here is his lates:

"We were equally surprised by the lack of TV interest. Speculation is that the controversy with the Mayor of the City of Detroit is keeping our TV stations very busy. I also understand that Court TV may have restructured and they may not be providing the same level of live court TV coverage as in years past. Simply as an FYI, the first jury was “hung” by one juror, not two."

OOOOOOOOOOOOOO...you are in like Flynn!! :party52:

Hung by ONE, not TWO.

[StoneFox]

OK; now; this is all a bunch of bunk!!! The judge is concerned about media coverage; AND, now we hear there was no media interested in covering this trial due to the fiasco with the mayor. :mad:

Yep~it's a conundrum. We don't know who to believe at this point. But hey, we have the evidence in writing via email. :girl_haha:

[lovelaw]

i no longer feel bad about not having ttv!! after everything i've read on here from y'all lately.... it's not even worth tuning in to!! :duh:

You aren't missing much Bam! I thought things might improve after they dumped Starr Jones.........but nope!~

[lovelaw]

I love that. CTV may not be providing the same level of live coverage. Well, no crap!!!! I still want to know who was it that said the judge decided yesterday and changed his mind and pulled the cameras out of the courtroom. I'll have to go read back and find it.



I must admit, I read it over on TruTv.

[sciencegirl]

Yep~it's a conundrum. We don't know who to believe at this point. But hey, we have the evidence in writing via email. :girl_haha:

Let's have a trial :s1gyahoo:

[sciencegirl]

I must admit, I read it over on TruTv.

Go back one page. Stone just posted the entire email.

[lovelaw]

Well; think about it. I can't remember when Beth or Jean was sent to cover only a 4 day trial. Can you??

Nope. Nope. I really can't. Maybe they have cut their budget drastically, and they don't want to spring for hotels etc...but, wow, how cheap is that of them!!?

[lovelaw]

Yep~it's a conundrum. We don't know who to believe at this point. But hey, we have the evidence in writing via email. :girl_haha:

:zm10:

[lovelaw]

Let's have a trial :s1gyahoo:

PUH-LEASE!!~ Watch and see, we'll probably get all the good ones when the weather gets beautiful ,and I want to be outdoors! Wahhhhhhhhh I want one NOW!~ :1187603408.CR.Mothe

[lovelaw]

Go back one page. Stone just posted the entire email.

Thank you!~

[StoneFox]

Let's have a trial :s1gyahoo:

I'm in! :howdy:

[lovelaw]

I'm in! :howdy:

Count me in!~:s1gyahoo:

[sciencegirl]

PUH-LEASE!!~ Watch and see, we'll probably get all the good ones when the weather gets beautiful ,and I want to be outdoors! Wahhhhhhhhh I want one NOW!~ :1187603408.CR.Mothe

Isn't that the truth!!! It may as well be Winter here. It was up to 68 yesterday and down to 34 last night. I'm terribly antsy to get outside.

[sciencegirl]

Thank you!~

Actually, lovey, the post is on this page. Page 5. Sorry about that.

[andersson33]

Nope. Nope. I really can't. Maybe they have cut their budget drastically, and they don't want to spring for hotels etc...but, wow, how cheap is that of them!!?

Reeeel cheap.
But I imagine the way they see it is: the less we spend on programming the more money there is to fill our wallets.

http://bestsmileys.com/angry1/2.gif

[lovelaw]

Isn't that the truth!!! It may as well be Winter here. It was up to 68 yesterday and down to 34 last night. I'm terribly antsy to get outside.

Sure is! This is the worst winter we've had in years! If I was 10 years old, I'd be lovin' it! But, dang, melt snow, melt!!~

I am antsy too!! I LOVE the sun, and the warm weather of summer!!~

[StoneFox]

Just over at the other message board. A new post has been posted by the poster who was communicating with clickondetroit. This poster did as I did and sent an email to the court administrator. The poster posted his answer on that board, if anybody wants to peek over there>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Sounds like clickondetroit.com is the culprit.

[gramvof14]

WOO HOO Gram!! Tell us you really feel woman!!~:zm10:

I'm giving your idea some thought myself. IF ALL of us left....would they feel it?? I wonder?? I mean, if all of the trial watchers here, at TruTv, and whatever others boards there are, tuned out, would it make a mark?? I'd like to think so. Sad thing is, they've almost got us over a barrel. Where else can we go. BUT, we always have the live local feeds. Come to think of it, those feeds usually work better anyway. WAY BETTER!~ Hmmmmmmmmmm...should we stage a boycott????:basic45::basic45:
Hey Love I am not boycotting the boards here I am boycotting their station I won't turn it on anymore won't bother me at all they got rid of most of the TH's that I like except Beth K.they may say they are doing well at night but nobody I know watches it.:71541:

[lovelaw]

Actually, lovey, the post is on this page. Page 5. Sorry about that.

No problem!! :girl_haha:

[sciencegirl]

Nope. Nope. I really can't. Maybe they have cut their budget drastically, and they don't want to spring for hotels etc...but, wow, how cheap is that of them!!?

I guess we had to know live trials would be reduced; because they fired Michael Bryant at the very beginning. :z0tdntknw:

[sciencegirl]

Hey Love I am not boycotting the boards here I am boycotting their station I won't turn it on anymore won't bother me at all they got rid of most of the TH's that I like except Beth K.they may say they are doing well at night but nobody I know watches it.:71541:

I turned on TTV Sunday afternoon; just to see what they were showing. It was beach patrol or something like that. And I swear; all they were showing were close-ups of the girls' butts in their bikinis. Sickening!!!

[lovelaw]

Reeeel cheap.
But I imagine the way they see it is: the less we spend on programming the more money there is to fill our wallets.

http://bestsmileys.com/angry1/2.gif

For sure. It all boils down to the bottom line. I wonder if they are gaining any in the ratings?? I doubt it.

Hey! I hope you saw my post earlier thanking you for asking me how I feel today!! :girl_haha:

[lovelaw]

Just over at the other message board. A new post has been posted by the poster who was communicating with clickondetroit. This poster did as I did and sent an email to the court administrator. The poster posted his answer on that board, if anybody wants to peek over there>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Sounds like clickondetroit.com is the culprit.


I peeked!!

[sciencegirl]

There has got to be someone who would want to carry live trials. I mean; we are in the dish network and cable network with tons of channels. And, 3/4 of them are even worth watching. I include TTV in that also.

We just need to do some research and figure out who to contact and then we can start sending letters.

After all, this is our livelyhood:girl_haha:

[lovelaw]

Hey Love I am not boycotting the boards here I am boycotting their station I won't turn it on anymore won't bother me at all they got rid of most of the TH's that I like except Beth K.they may say they are doing well at night but nobody I know watches it.:71541:


I knew what you meant.:) I was just thinkin' we should do it as a big old group!!
I'd NEVER boycott these boards!! I LOVE THEM!~:grin:

[StoneFox]

I peeked!!

That poster said they would be communicating with clickondetroit. I a interested to see what this poster's contact there has to say. :22wink:

[lovelaw]

I guess we had to know live trials would be reduced; because they fired Michael Bryant at the very beginning. :z0tdntknw:

Yep. It could also be in part due to their short broadcast schedule. They can hardly keep up with a trial with the few short hours they are actually on air.

I still miss MB.:girl_sad:

[lovelaw]

I turned on TTV Sunday afternoon; just to see what they were showing. It was beach patrol or something like that. And I swear; all they were showing were close-ups of the girls' butts in their bikinis. Sickening!!!

They've sunk to a new low!~


Maybe we should put TruTV on :nonono:

[sciencegirl]

I peeked!!

I peeked too; but I had to take a xanax before I went over there. :67302:

[kindee]

Don't they get that WE like the "Real Life Thrill" of a live trial!!?? Why are they edging themselves right out of what made them great, and unique?


No OT3 feed, huh?? :girl_sad:




I guess, as Gram says, we are chopped liver. If they have no loyalty to their long time viewers the writing is on the wall.

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[sciencegirl]

They've sunk to a new low!~


Maybe we should put TruTV on :nonono:

Actually; I think that's their way of getting that 18-30 year old male population. Show women in bikinis and then zoom in on their butts falling out of their bikinis.

[gramvof14]

I knew what you meant.:) I was just thinkin' we should do it as a big old group!!
I'd NEVER boycott these boards!! I LOVE THEM!~:grin:
Oh god girl I love these boards also. TruTV can go to hell. Hey SG how about MSNBC they are going down the tubes maybe they would run trials I would be willing to pay them if thats what it would take.:basic44:

[StoneFox]

I peeked too; but I had to take a xanax before I went over there. :67302:

:67302: I hear ya!

[sciencegirl]

I guess, as Gram says, we are chopped liver. If they have no loyalty to their long time viewers the writing is on the wall.

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Howdy Kindee - was wondering where you were today.:howdy:

[lovelaw]

There has got to be someone who would want to carry live trials. I mean; we are in the dish network and cable network with tons of channels. And, 3/4 of them are even worth watching. I include TTV in that also.

We just need to do some research and figure out who to contact and then we can start sending letters.

After all, this is our livelyhood:girl_haha:


That is what I don't get. WHY wouldn't some one want to swoop in and take over where CTV left off! If I could, I would!! I wish SOMEONE would!~

YES!!~ I AM IN!~

[kindee]

Hey guys, sorry I was here really early this morning and had to leave. I see they decided not to have live video which really stinks. I also see they are flying through the witness list. Looks like I am going to have to go up there tomorrow morning and check things out.




YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!

[lovelaw]

That poster said they would be communicating with clickondetroit. I a interested to see what this poster's contact there has to say. :22wink:

Me too!!~

[sciencegirl]

Oh god girl I love these boards also. TruTV can go to hell. Hey SG how about MSNBC they are going down the tubes maybe they would run trials I would be willing to pay them if thats what it would take.:basic44:

They are totally going down hill; especially since they fired Imus. But MSNBC is so competitive with Fox; they will stay on with their garbage just to irritate Fox.

[lovelaw]

I peeked too; but I had to take a xanax before I went over there. :67302:

:67302::67302:

I go over there to chat to me's corny every now and again!!~:yes2:

[kindee]

Howdy Kindee - was wondering where you were today.:howdy:



I've been a bit under the weather for a couple of days. Stomach kind of icky.

AND then I was out with the dogs---when we came back inside, the biggest spider I've ever seen outside Hawaii was trying to get in the back door. So I've been trying to get ahold of the exterminator and such. You guys wouldn't believe the size of this spider.

[sciencegirl]

Me too!!~

Me three. I'm not sure who to believe!! But, I'm thinking it was clickondetroit.

[lovelaw]

I guess, as Gram says, we are chopped liver. If they have no loyalty to their long time viewers the writing is on the wall.

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

:girl_haha:HELLO!!~:basic44:

YEP! The writing is on the wall...and it ain't purty!~

[sciencegirl]

I've been a bit under the weather for a couple of days. Stomach kind of icky.

AND then I was out with the dogs---when we came back inside, the biggest spider I've ever seen outside Hawaii was trying to get in the back door. So I've been trying to get ahold of the exterminator and such. You guys wouldn't believe the size of this spider.

Sorry you're not feeling well :love0085: And, a bit ICK on that spider :a1chic::a1chic:

[lovelaw]

Actually; I think that's their way of getting that 18-30 year old male population. Show women in bikinis and then zoom in on their butts falling out of their bikinis.

For sure! I can't for the life of me make sense of why a station would rather promote that sort of thing versus something as intellectually stimulating as live trial coverage. For cripes sake, those guys can go by a calendar or something to pin up!! GIVE US BACK OUR TRIALS!~ :000:

HEY! Maybe we could produce a "GIRLS OF MISSING BOARD" sexy calendar, and earn enough to start our own station!! :67302:

[lovelaw]

Oh god girl I love these boards also. TruTV can go to hell. Hey SG how about MSNBC they are going down the tubes maybe they would run trials I would be willing to pay them if thats what it would take.:basic44:

I MISS DON IMUS! He was a riot!!

I'd pay too!! I would!! I would!!~

[kindee]

Oh; and forgot to add....I had to report for jury duty this morning. I was so mad; I didn't even get an interview with the judge or the lawyers.
:1187603408.CR.Mothe

There were about 50 of us there; and they randomly selected 14 to be interviewed; 8 became jurors and 6 were dismissed. Then they selected 6 more; and they became jurors. Jury selection was over within an hour :lex_10:

Plus, it was a criminal trial. Armed Robbery and Assault. I wanted so bad to sit on this jury.

So, I'm all done for the week. What a bust!!!!:1187603408.CR.Mothe


RATS! So close and yet so far! But at least you're back here with us!

[StoneFox]

Me three. I'm not sure who to believe!! But, I'm thinking it was clickondetroit.

Seems odd to me clickondetroit would make such an outright statement, doncha think? I don't understand why they would want to be misleading. Maybe it was a miscommunication within their system.

[kindee]

:girl_haha:HELLO!!~:basic44:

YEP! The writing is on the wall...and it ain't purty!~




It isn't good for our trial watching habit. TruTV/CourtTV is apparently pulling the plug on live trials. I suspected it would come to this.

:1187603408.CR.Mothe

[lovelaw]

They are totally going down hill; especially since they fired Imus. But MSNBC is so competitive with Fox; they will stay on with their garbage just to irritate Fox.

:basic44:I just posted about IMUS too!! I loved him!! He knew how to start a morning!!~ Now I need:mornincoffee:!~

I HATE FOX! Sorry to those who enjoy it, but I can't stomach it.:022:

[kindee]

For sure! I can't for the life of me make sense of why a station would rather promote that sort of thing versus something as intellectually stimulating as live trial coverage. For cripes sake, those guys can go by a calendar or something to pin up!! GIVE US BACK OUR TRIALS!~ :000:

HEY! Maybe we could produce a "GIRLS OF MISSING BOARD" sexy calendar, and earn enough to start our own station!! :67302:





I'll be Miss Directed! :francis:

[lovelaw]

I've been a bit under the weather for a couple of days. Stomach kind of icky.

AND then I was out with the dogs---when we came back inside, the biggest spider I've ever seen outside Hawaii was trying to get in the back door. So I've been trying to get ahold of the exterminator and such. You guys wouldn't believe the size of this spider.

Awwwwwwwwwww....:love0085: Me too. :1187603408.CR.Mothe

OMG!! I hate spiders!! EEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!~ Especially the BIG ones!~ I hope he didn't walk off with anything!!:grin:

[sciencegirl]

I MISS DON IMUS! He was a riot!!

I'd pay too!! I would!! I would!!~

I went out and got DirectTV so I could watch him again. He's on RFD now. He's still funny as heck. He has everyone with him. Bernie, Lou, Charles, Just like old times.

[lovelaw]

It isn't good for our trial watching habit. TruTV/CourtTV is apparently pulling the plug on live trials. I suspected it would come to this.

:1187603408.CR.Mothe


At least we still have the local live feeds. All we have to do is be diligent about finding them.

I long for the old days of CTV! Memories.....misty water colored memories, of the waaaaaaaaaay we weeeeeeeeeere. :1187603408.CR.Mothe sniffle, sob, choke.:1187603408.CR.Mothe

[lovelaw]

I'll be Miss Directed! :francis:

:67302:

I'll be Miss Represented

[sciencegirl]

At least we still have the local live feeds. All we have to do is be diligent about finding them.

I long for the old days of CTV! Memories.....misty water colored memories, of the waaaaaaaaaay we weeeeeeeeeere. :1187603408.CR.Mothe sniffle, sob, choke.:1187603408.CR.Mothe

Oh now; don't get me bawling too. :1187603408.CR.Mothe

[lovelaw]

I went out and got DirectTV so I could watch him again. He's on RFD now. He's still funny as heck. He has everyone with him. Bernie, Lou, Charles, Just like old times.

OMG!! I'll HAVE to check into that!!

And FRED!??

I am so glad they are still together!~ Those poor guys. He rides them so hard!~

[sciencegirl]

:67302:

I'll be Miss Represented

I'll be Miss Interpreted:basic44:

[sciencegirl]

OMG!! I'll HAVE to check into that!!

And FRED!??

I am so glad they are still together!~ Those poor guys. He rides them so hard!~

Fred has been on a couple of times. Do you have direct tv? Even his camera crew came with him. Bowman and his assistant.

[lovelaw]

Oh now; don't get me bawling too. :1187603408.CR.Mothe

Sowwy.

This will cheer you up. WHO will you be in the "Girls of Missing" sexy calendar??

Kindee is: Miss Directed
I am: Miss Represented

COME ON GIRLS!!~:s1gyahoo:

[sciencegirl]

Sowwy.

This will cheer you up. WHO will you be in the "Girls of Missing" sexy calendar??

Kindee is: Miss Directed
I am: Miss Represented

COME ON GIRLS!!~:s1gyahoo:

I'm Miss Interpreted

[lovelaw]

Fred has been on a couple of times. Do you have direct tv? Even his camera crew came with him. Bowman and his assistant.


I have cable. 99 channels, but no IMUS.:girl_sad:

What time is he on??

[lovelaw]

I'm Miss Interpreted


WOO HOO!!

We've got three months covered!~ "Covered" being the operative term!! :67302:

[sciencegirl]

I have cable. 99 channels, but no IMUS.:girl_sad:

What time is he on??

Same time as before. 6:00 - 9:00 EST. Some Comcast cable channels are now carrying RFD; and they are expanding. We have comcast here; but they are carrying RFD.

[sciencegirl]

WOO HOO!!

We've got three months covered!~ "Covered" being the operative term!! :67302:

Hey; we want to sell this calendar; don't we??? We're gonna have to show a little skin:67302:

[StoneFox]

Sowwy.

This will cheer you up. WHO will you be in the "Girls of Missing" sexy calendar??

Kindee is: Miss Directed
I am: Miss Represented

COME ON GIRLS!!~:s1gyahoo:

Hmmm, let's see who can be~~

Miss Adventure :grin:

[sciencegirl]

Well; I'm gonna go rest this old bag of bones. I'll check in later with all of ya. :0012:

[sciencegirl]

Hmmm, let's see who can be~~

Miss Adventure :grin:

Well; that's Bambam; for sure!!!

[lovelaw]

Same time as before. 6:00 - 9:00 EST. Some Comcast cable channels are now carrying RFD; and they are expanding. We have comcast here; but they are carrying RFD.

Excellent! Perfect time!~ Before a trial day starts!~
We have Charter. I am going to check into it. Maybe I can expand.


I gots to run! It has been fun chatting while there is no trial!!~ :girl_haha:


:0012::0012::0012:

[lost indie]

I'm Miss Interpreted

I am lost indie

miss tress dominatrix

fear the whip

ballgags required..

http://bestsmileys.com/whipping/2.gif

[lovelaw]

Hey; we want to sell this calendar; don't we??? We're gonna have to show a little skin:67302:


That's what I'm worried about!!!!:67302::67302:

[lovelaw]

Hmmm, let's see who can be~~

Miss Adventure :grin:

THERE YA GO!!~

[lovelaw]

I am lost indie

miss tress dominatrix

fear the whip

ballgags required..

http://bestsmileys.com/whipping/2.gif

Now THAT will sell!!~:zm10:


See you all later!!~:0012::0012:

[StoneFox]

Here are some to choose from:

Miss Adapted
Miss Adjusted
Miss Behaved
Miss Calculated
Miss Classified
Miss Dealing
Miss Evaluated

etc..

[gramvof14]

They are totally going down hill; especially since they fired Imus. But MSNBC is so competitive with Fox; they will stay on with their garbage just to irritate Fox.
hahaha well I don't think it bothers Fox their ratings are hugh and MSNBC are in the cellar.:rolleye0001:

[kindee]

Awwwwwwwwwww....:love0085: Me too. :1187603408.CR.Mothe

OMG!! I hate spiders!! EEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!~ Especially the BIG ones!~ I hope he didn't walk off with anything!!:grin:




I left him in the doorway for DH to find. He wants to show it to "the boys".

:rolleye0001:

[kindee]

I am lost indie

miss tress dominatrix

fear the whip

ballgags required..

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:shock:

ballgags?

[gramvof14]

Me three. I'm not sure who to believe!! But, I'm thinking it was clickondetroit.
me too but also TruTv dropped the ball also they never even tried to get it.:71541:

[lost indie]

:shock:

ballgags?

:67302::67302::67302:

[gramvof14]

I MISS DON IMUS! He was a riot!!

I'd pay too!! I would!! I would!!~
Well Don Imus is back on the radio in the morning.:basic45:

[Xmygrits]

OMG!! I'll HAVE to check into that!!

And FRED!??

I am so glad they are still together!~ Those poor guys. He rides them so hard!~

WHAT???? I'm here! Waddya want?:71526::grin:

Oh oh oh, can I be Mz Taken?

[NJ_Nurse]

I'm speechless at the lack of live coverage, but between KellBell and great minds like ScienceGirl, Kindee, Gram, Anderson33, BamBam etc, maybe we can all pull it together and get the news out as quickly as we can. I'd sure like KB to be there during Conviction Day!!!!

Ypsi City Desk

The place for all things Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County. Feel free to drop off hot tips, fresh slander and clever commentary. Remember, it's a blog, it doesn't have to be correct, just published...

Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Orange Taylor III trial moving along quickly

The witnesses are flying off the witness stand according to the Ann Arbor News. The trial is expected to last at least through this week. Once again this morning the defense attorney, Laura Graham, put forth the idea that Laura Dickinson died of natural causes before Taylor let himself into her room and masturbated on her (look it's not pretty language but it's the truth) and took some of her things.

One question we'd LOVE for Ms. Graham to answer us here at YCD or in open court:

How many people place a pillow over their faces before dying of natural causes from some kind of heart arrhythmia? Yes, if you could hip us to that, that would be grand....

Posted by Johnny Action Space Punk at 1:34 PM
Labels: Laura Dickinson, murder, Orange Taylor III

2 comments:
ypsidixit said...
Wow. That's such an untenable argument for the defense to make. I can't imagine any jury will give that line of argument much credence.

April 1, 2008 2:53 PM
Johnny Action Space Punk said...
Well they DID have a jury nullifier last time. I suppose it COULD happen again. They could have had Taylor ON video killing her and this juror from the first trial would have heard none of it.

April 1, 2008 2:59 PM

http://ypsicitydesk.blogspot.com/2008/04/orange-taylor-iii-trial-moving-along.html

[gramvof14]

Same time as before. 6:00 - 9:00 EST. Some Comcast cable channels are now carrying RFD; and they are expanding. We have comcast here; but they are carrying RFD.
I have Directv what the heck is RFD I know he is on the radio in the morning I didn't know he was on TV what channel is he on.???:love0085:

[andersson33]

:67302:

I'll be Miss Represented

I have to be Miss Behavin' .

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