Comments on: Verdict Watch: The jury has many questions http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/15/verdict-watch-the-jury-has-many-questions/ Sidebar Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:22:26 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Dana http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/15/verdict-watch-the-jury-has-many-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-35752 Dana Mon, 25 May 2009 03:36:52 +0000 http://cnninsession.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-35752 I, too, believe JP. And I agree that fear will make one react for survival and not always with good sense. But, for the sake of argument, if JP was guilty of murder, then it would be more likely he suffers from a mental disorder. Sadly, this country has closed all long term mental health facilities and the result is a society filled with mentally ill people (many of the homeless we see--before the massive economy downfall--are mentally ill) who are being denied proper medical care and, thus, the jails are filled with people who should be treated in mental health facilities. Jail is not the right place for JP. He will not get the help he needs in jail. He was a teenager at the time of the killing, and should have been tried as a juvenile. Also, the expert psychiatrist should have been allowed to testify on behalf of JP's mental state of mind. There was no fairness in this trial. As far as Alex, his fear of the unknown (possible jury verdict for life in prison) may have made him take a plea deal (and a lousy one at that) he will probably live to regret. It is a well known medical/scientific fact that the part of the adolescent brain that processes logic and common sense does not fully develop until age 25-30. Somehow, society needs to help our kids, not give up on them. I, too, believe JP. And I agree that fear will make one react for survival and not always with good sense. But, for the sake of argument, if JP was guilty of murder, then it would be more likely he suffers from a mental disorder. Sadly, this country has closed all long term mental health facilities and the result is a society filled with mentally ill people (many of the homeless we see–before the massive economy downfall–are mentally ill) who are being denied proper medical care and, thus, the jails are filled with people who should be treated in mental health facilities. Jail is not the right place for JP. He will not get the help he needs in jail. He was a teenager at the time of the killing, and should have been tried as a juvenile. Also, the expert psychiatrist should have been allowed to testify on behalf of JP's mental state of mind. There was no fairness in this trial. As far as Alex, his fear of the unknown (possible jury verdict for life in prison) may have made him take a plea deal (and a lousy one at that) he will probably live to regret. It is a well known medical/scientific fact that the part of the adolescent brain that processes logic and common sense does not fully develop until age 25-30. Somehow, society needs to help our kids, not give up on them.

]]> By: Bonnie in Alabama http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/15/verdict-watch-the-jury-has-many-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-31489 Bonnie in Alabama Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:04:52 +0000 http://cnninsession.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-31489 I just want to say, JP is not guilty. I watched the trial and heard his side of the story today, give him a metal and set him FREE he did all of us a favor ok...He is a brave young man. Am I the only one that can see that, I believe him when he said Dan just dropped by, he wasn't invited there, and I think JP looked up to Dan in the beginning and then seen what a monster he was to himself and his friends and he was affraid for his life, with Dan waving a gun around and making threats to his friend Alex, JP acted in self defense, he did what any normal person would have done, he has been in jail 2 years now, let that young man go free. He was affraid for his life after killing Dan because he thought Dans cousins or the Mafia would kill him and his family. People of the jury, wake up, think about this, what would you have done in that situation? Fear will make a person do things that they would not normally do. Have understanding for this young man, get him counsiling and help, remember he has to live with what he did for the rest of his life, thats something he will never forget, is that not enough for his young mind to have to deal with. Please, Let it be the Lords will for you the jury to give him probation and counciling. Thank You..Bonnie Mitchell...Alabama I just want to say, JP is not guilty. I watched the trial and heard his side of the story today, give him a metal and set him FREE he did all of us a favor ok...He is a brave young man. Am I the only one that can see that, I believe him when he said Dan just dropped by, he wasn't invited there, and I think JP looked up to Dan in the beginning and then seen what a monster he was to himself and his friends and he was affraid for his life, with Dan waving a gun around and making threats to his friend Alex, JP acted in self defense, he did what any normal person would have done, he has been in jail 2 years now, let that young man go free. He was affraid for his life after killing Dan because he thought Dans cousins or the Mafia would kill him and his family. People of the jury, wake up, think about this, what would you have done in that situation? Fear will make a person do things that they would not normally do. Have understanding for this young man, get him counsiling and help, remember he has to live with what he did for the rest of his life, thats something he will never forget, is that not enough for his young mind to have to deal with. Please, Let it be the Lords will for you the jury to give him probation and counciling. Thank You..Bonnie Mitchell...Alabama

]]> By: Barb Lyons http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/15/verdict-watch-the-jury-has-many-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-31453 Barb Lyons Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:22:21 +0000 http://cnninsession.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-31453 OT >PLEASE POST the verdicts of the trials you have been following. I love watching you shows but become very frustrated when I miss the verdict after days of following a trial. Thank you OT >PLEASE POST the verdicts of the trials you have been following.
I love watching you shows but become very frustrated when I miss the verdict after days of following a trial.

Thank you

]]> By: Mary Ann Vreeland http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/15/verdict-watch-the-jury-has-many-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-19088 Mary Ann Vreeland Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:40:56 +0000 http://cnninsession.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-19088 I would appreciation getting the verdicts on "in session" trials. Time does not me to see the whole show every day. If this can be done the beginning of the next day after the verdict one would get what the verdict was. I would appreciation getting the verdicts on "in session" trials. Time does not me to see the whole show every day. If this can be done the beginning of the next day after the verdict one would get what the verdict was.

]]> By: Pat http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/15/verdict-watch-the-jury-has-many-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-11637 Pat Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:24:29 +0000 http://cnninsession.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-11637 I can NEVER agree with sending a teenager away for life. He is not a punk he is a teenager. Dan was 26. I believe JP. I can NEVER agree with sending a teenager away for life. He is not a punk he is a teenager. Dan was 26. I believe JP.

]]> By: Dianne Cheli http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/15/verdict-watch-the-jury-has-many-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-11417 Dianne Cheli Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:11:41 +0000 http://cnninsession.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-11417 I cannot believe that 3 minutes before the verdict, Court TVgoes off the air!! Outrageous to the viewers!! Not good television. Also, in the past , other very important pieces of the trials are missing , Scott Peterson, Margeret Rudin,, Phil Spector and etc. IfCourt Tv wants viewers than give us the ENTIRE trial , not just three hours. I am ,going to think about whether I am going to continue to watch your programing. Shame on you guys!!!! Dianne Cheli I cannot believe that 3 minutes before the verdict, Court TVgoes off the air!! Outrageous to the viewers!! Not good television.
Also, in the past , other very important pieces of the trials are missing , Scott Peterson, Margeret Rudin,, Phil Spector and etc.
IfCourt Tv wants viewers than give us the ENTIRE trial , not just three hours.
I am ,going to think about whether I am going to continue to watch your programing.
Shame on you guys!!!!
Dianne Cheli

]]> By: Geneva http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/15/verdict-watch-the-jury-has-many-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-9438 Geneva Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:28:42 +0000 http://cnninsession.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-9438 Justice has been served - GUILTY. Justice has been served – GUILTY.

]]> By: Marilyn Cheney http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/15/verdict-watch-the-jury-has-many-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-9368 Marilyn Cheney Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:42:42 +0000 http://cnninsession.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-9368 They were so stupid, have they never learned that death is forever. I think that JP is a spoiled rotten child, he treats his parents without respect. While on the stand during the trial he spoke to the attorneys, like a punk, and showed lack of respect. Just so very dissapointing for so many young men. They were so stupid, have they never learned that death is forever. I think that JP is a spoiled rotten child, he treats his parents without respect. While on the stand during the trial he spoke to the attorneys, like a punk, and showed lack of respect. Just so very dissapointing for so many young men.

]]> By: nik http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/15/verdict-watch-the-jury-has-many-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-9366 nik Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:34:57 +0000 http://cnninsession.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-9366 just wondering...even if its all done and set...why is a known sex offender hanging around a 17 year old kid...isnt that against the law? or is it different there?? just wondering if he was trying to get in trouble again or what???? just wondering...even if its all done and set...why is a known sex offender hanging around a 17 year old kid...isnt that against the law? or is it different there?? just wondering if he was trying to get in trouble again or what????

]]> By: K.Celina. http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/15/verdict-watch-the-jury-has-many-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-9070 K.Celina. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:17:31 +0000 http://cnninsession.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-9070 WOW !!!!! I knew from the beginning, that people are not smart in this case !!!!! They looked at only result and testimony of the friends, but they didn't take to a seriou look at the connection of an ADULT men 27 yrs old and his treat to the teenage boy !!!!! Where is USA JUSTICE !!!! VICTIM was PREDITOR !!!!! BAD REPUTATION was in the record of Mr Sorenson !!!!NOT THE BOY !!!! POOR !!!!, not smart look at the circumstances !!!!! I feel so sorry for Families of these KIDS !!!!! WOW !!!!!
I knew from the beginning, that people are not smart in this case !!!!!
They looked at only result and testimony of the friends, but they didn't take to a seriou look at the connection of an ADULT men 27 yrs old and his treat to the teenage boy !!!!!
Where is USA JUSTICE !!!! VICTIM was PREDITOR !!!!!
BAD REPUTATION was in the record of Mr Sorenson !!!!NOT THE BOY !!!!
POOR !!!!, not smart look at the circumstances !!!!!
I feel so sorry for Families of these KIDS !!!!!

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