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#Pistorius Nel: Are you a sound expert? Dixon: I hope my evidence is sound. He appears to misunderstand Nel's question. 
I think Roux's final words in court today were telling...'I'm ducking and diving M'lady' I think it must have been the longest day for the defence 
All of today's tweets from the trial as it happened .Gerri boy really didn't take to 'the non expert witness' today.
Wonderful commentary and chat (and refreshments) in here today as usual! 
But... Blimey! Todays cross-examination was like watching a slow-mo train crash!
I've just chatted to a mate of mine and she remarked it was also like something from a Keystone Cops film!
And yeah, the comment from Roux to the judge at the end about 'ducking and diving today' was almost like a surrender. What with getting dissed by Oscar and today's shambles he must have seen the writing on the toilet door before the cleaners wipe it off! 
I missed today's proceedings because I was minding my granddaughter.
Having read BBC guy's tweets for today, I don't think I'll bother watching it on YouTube.
The only place I have seen anyone defending Roger Dixon's testimony was over at the other place by two of three posters..and to be honest their arguments are a bit contradictory...having about the same impact that Roger Dixon had. Most of the legal experts reckon his testimony should/will be thrown out.
Apparently rumour as it the Roux does have a ballistic expert and a audio expert on his list, I'm doubting this because he had Dixon testify on these subjects knowing that he wasn't qualified,
If these are the expert witnesses that OP was waffling on about when he took the stand, I think he's in for a bit of a shock...2-0 to Nel at the moment.
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
I missed today's proceedings because I was minding my granddaughter.
Having read BBC guy's tweets for today, I don't think I'll bother watching it on YouTube.
I was cringing in the end Yogi, it was that bad
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
I missed today's proceedings because I was minding my granddaughter.
Having read BBC guy's tweets for today, I don't think I'll bother watching it on YouTube.
I was cringing in the end Yogi, it was that bad
Which is why I'm going to avoid it.
I also read that Nel was in his patronising/sarcastic/arrogant mode, and that would make me want to punch the screen.
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
I missed today's proceedings because I was minding my granddaughter.
Having read BBC guy's tweets for today, I don't think I'll bother watching it on YouTube.
I was cringing in the end Yogi, it was that bad
Which is why I'm going to avoid it.
I also read that Nel was in his patronising/sarcastic/arrogant mode, and that would make me want to punch the screen.
awwww but he's really sweet to me on twitter 
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
I missed today's proceedings because I was minding my granddaughter.
Having read BBC guy's tweets for today, I don't think I'll bother watching it on YouTube.
I was cringing in the end Yogi, it was that bad
Which is why I'm going to avoid it.
I also read that Nel was in his patronising/sarcastic/arrogant mode, and that would make me want to punch the screen.
awwww but he's really sweet to me on twitter
Is that the fake one?
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
I missed today's proceedings because I was minding my granddaughter.
Having read BBC guy's tweets for today, I don't think I'll bother watching it on YouTube.
I was cringing in the end Yogi, it was that bad
Which is why I'm going to avoid it.
I also read that Nel was in his patronising/sarcastic/arrogant mode, and that would make me want to punch the screen.
awwww but he's really sweet to me on twitter
Is that the fake one?
yeah - don't know who does the account but they're really funny - the tweets between him and the fake Jeff Ashton account are funny too
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
I missed today's proceedings because I was minding my granddaughter.
Having read BBC guy's tweets for today, I don't think I'll bother watching it on YouTube.
I was cringing in the end Yogi, it was that bad
Which is why I'm going to avoid it.
I also read that Nel was in his patronising/sarcastic/arrogant mode, and that would make me want to punch the screen.
awwww but he's really sweet to me on twitter
Is that the fake one?
yeah - don't know who does the account but they're really funny - the tweets between him and the fake Jeff Ashton account are funny too
Sounds like fun.
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
I missed today's proceedings because I was minding my granddaughter.
Having read BBC guy's tweets for today, I don't think I'll bother watching it on YouTube.
I was cringing in the end Yogi, it was that bad
Which is why I'm going to avoid it.
I also read that Nel was in his patronising/sarcastic/arrogant mode, and that would make me want to punch the screen.
awwww but he's really sweet to me on twitter
Is that the fake one?
yeah - don't know who does the account but they're really funny - the tweets between him and the fake Jeff Ashton account are funny too
Sounds like fun.
prior to this case I had about 10 tweets on twitter now I'm up to 215
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
I missed today's proceedings because I was minding my granddaughter.
Having read BBC guy's tweets for today, I don't think I'll bother watching it on YouTube.
I was cringing in the end Yogi, it was that bad
Which is why I'm going to avoid it.
I also read that Nel was in his patronising/sarcastic/arrogant mode, and that would make me want to punch the screen.
awwww but he's really sweet to me on twitter
Is that the fake one?
yeah - don't know who does the account but they're really funny - the tweets between him and the fake Jeff Ashton account are funny too
Sounds like fun.
prior to this case I had about 10 tweets on twitter now I'm up to 215
I'm not the least bit surprised.
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
The only place I have seen anyone defending Roger Dixon's testimony was over at the other place by two of three posters..and to be honest their arguments are a bit contradictory...having about the same impact that Roger Dixon had. Most of the legal experts reckon his testimony should/will be thrown out.
Apparently rumour as it the Roux does have a ballistic expert and a audio expert on his list, I'm doubting this because he had Dixon testify on these subjects knowing that he wasn't qualified,
If these are the expert witnesses that OP was waffling on about when he took the stand, I think he's in for a bit of a shock...2-0 to Nel at the moment.
BBC Twitter guy did reply to someone that there is a ballistics expert who is expected to be called and Dixon was meant to give 'an overview'. Whatever that is.
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
BBC Twitter guy did reply to someone that there is a ballistics expert who is expected to be called and Dixon was meant to give 'an overview'. Whatever that is.
Dixon didn't give an overview he gave a full blown explanation...I don't know what Roux is playing at, because if the ballistic guy is called and states the same thing as Dixon it will appear that they are tailoring evidence Yogi. The poor guy was way out of his depth and giving evidence far beyond his field of expertise
What are the Twitter links pengy? I'm going to watch sky at 9,30pm and see what you are all talking about, not had a chance yet to watch erins link
Originally Posted by Aimee:
What are the Twitter links pengy? I'm going to watch sky at 9,30pm and see what you are all talking about, not had a chance yet to watch erins link
to the fake accounts Aimee?
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
BBC Twitter guy did reply to someone that there is a ballistics expert who is expected to be called and Dixon was meant to give 'an overview'. Whatever that is.
Dixon didn't give an overview he gave a full blown explanation...I don't know what Roux is playing at, because if the ballistic guy is called and states the same thing as Dixon it will appear that they are tailoring evidence Yogi. The poor guy was way out of his depth and giving evidence far beyond his field of expertise
I got that impression from the tweets.
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Originally Posted by Aimee:
What are the Twitter links pengy? I'm going to watch sky at 9,30pm and see what you are all talking about, not had a chance yet to watch erins link
to the fake accounts Aimee?
Yes please
Jeez this bloke is useless
Originally Posted by Aimee:
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Originally Posted by Aimee:
What are the Twitter links pengy? I'm going to watch sky at 9,30pm and see what you are all talking about, not had a chance yet to watch erins link
to the fake accounts Aimee?
Yes please
the fake Gerrie Nel one = @GerrieNel_Not
Barry Roux = @BarryRouxLaw and @MrBarryRoux FakeBarryRoux â@NotRoux
Judge Masipa = @judge_masipa
The toilet door = @OscarDoor
Oscars Green bucket @Oscars_Bucket
that should get you through to all the good ones
Originally Posted by Aimee:
Jeez this bloke is useless
Dame seems to think he might have a career as an after dinner speaker
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Originally Posted by Aimee:
Jeez this bloke is useless
Dame seems to think he might have a career as an after dinner speaker
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Originally Posted by Aimee:
Jeez this bloke is useless
Dame seems to think he might have a career as an after dinner speaker
dame would leave after the first course
Originally Posted by Aimee:
Jeez this bloke is useless
I was embarrassed for him really...Roux asked him the questions and left him open to be shot down
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Originally Posted by Aimee:
Jeez this bloke is useless
Dame seems to think he might have a career as an after dinner speaker
dame would leave after the first course
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Aimee:
Jeez this bloke is useless
I was embarrassed for him really...Roux asked him the questions and left him open to be shot down
Nel set bear-traps all over Dixon's testimony that he fell into. It was a forensic destruction of the defence evidence so far imo.
Originally Posted by Xochi:
Nel set bear-traps all over Dixon's testimony that he fell into. It was a forensic destruction of the defence evidence so far imo.
It was 
the more he was trying to convince Nel, the more hand gestures he was doing. He kept saying I'm not an expert in this field...well WTF were you doing in the dock apart from getting paid for not doing a proper job
I'm sending Nel in to ask my daughter why she can't board
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Videostar:
The lady judge looks to me like she is siding with Pistorius, I just have that feeling.
The way she defended him when he was being asked tough questions over and over again by Herry Nel, and Pistorius couldn't answer him and how she calls time on the days court proceedings when Pistorius starts his crying act.
I fear he'll get away with a lighter charge. 
The judge is not known for being soft in cases which involve abuse of women. Don't mistake her quiet voice for a weak character. Have you seen some of those looks she gives out when someone misbehaves in court? She's a strong woman.
I think the judge has been trying to ensure that Oscar can't claim he didn't get a fair trial and that's why she ensures he is well enough to continue his testimony.
As far as the verdict is concerned, she will give her judgement on the evidence presented in court. If the state don't present enough evidence to convince her that Oscar is guilty of premeditated murder then he won't be found guilty. Imo ,the state haven't proven premeditated murder, but a guilty verdict to Culpable Homicide wouldn't surprise me.
I really have to disagree with you on that, the lies he told about why he did what he did that night proves it was murder alone, Herry Nel ripped him to shreds in the witness box...the guy murdered her in cold blood IMO.
Can I ask, what is the point of Sky news's Alex Crawford? all she does (for some weird reason) is Tweet what we are seeing as being said in the courtroom, surely that is pointless. 
Originally Posted by erinp:
Originally Posted by Roger the Alien:
Originally Posted by erinp:
Originally Posted by Videostar:
The lady judge looks to me like she is siding with Pistorius, I just have that feeling.
The way she defended him when he was being asked tough questions over and over again by Herry Nel, and Pistorius couldn't answer him and how she calls time on the days court proceedings when Pistorius starts his crying act.
I fear he'll get away with a lighter charge.
I fear Reeva's family will be lucky to get that .
I smell an OJ result.
Oh no... you think its heading that way Erin?
Let's just say I will be more surprised if he is found guilty and not surprised in the least if he gets off.
Im telling you, the judge is weak on him, I fear she might be a fan.
Theres seeming to be fair, and then being protective of him, which she has certainly been with OP.
For me if he doesn't get sent down with a premeditated murder verdict AND NOTHING LESS then that judge hasn't done her job.
Originally Posted by Videostar:
Can I ask, what is the point of Sky news's Alex Crawford? all she does (for some weird reason) is Tweet what we are seeing as being said in the courtroom, surely that is pointless.
she's able to tweet things we don't get to see on screen allegedly and she informs us of the atmosphere in court
Breaking News....
bubbles the 4m albino python has escaped from in Titan and Reptiles shop in Johannesburg - last seen heading towards Pretoria hope she's not awf (off) to strangle you know who
Morning btw 
where's my cheese on toast? I'm so hungry I could eat the leg off a low flying duck and I'm veggie
Morning
I'm only here until 9.45 I expect you lot to be tweeting from the front row so I can catch up tonight
the Tie standing next to the door
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
the Tie standing next to the door
missed him as I had 517 on what colour tie was he wearing?
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Morning btw where's my cheese on toast? I'm so hungry I could eat the leg off a low flying duck and I'm veggie
Yogi's turn for breakie