ABC-7 collected Twitter coverage of last two days of Caballero, Leeds trial
ABC-7 reporters Matthew Smith and Maria Garcia provided extensive coverage of the Theresa Caballero and Stuart Leeds contempt of court trial through Twitter on the last two days of the trial. Read the tweets with oldest at the bottom to most recent at the top.
Caballero found guilty of 9 counts of contempt and faces $900 fine, that’s less than original. Neither her or Leeds face jail time.Sat Aug 18 18:41:42 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Leeds found in contempt on 5 chargesSat Aug 18 18:38:08 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge: “I agree with Mr. Garza when he said this hearing is unlike anything we generally deal with.”Sat Aug 18 18:35:04 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge tells everyone she liked them all and that her position is “unenviable.”
Sat Aug 18 18:34:52 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Garza has wrapped up his closing argument after roughly 15 minutes. Asks the court balance contempt with the way they’ve helped comm.
Sat Aug 18 18:33:56 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Garza: “What also concerned me, in looking through this file, was the interactions that council had with other Judges…”Sat Aug 18 18:27:40 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Garza said he didn’t even want to bring Judge Smith and make him face Caballero-Leeds in trial. Says he felt he had to give him that choice
Sat Aug 18 18:26:43 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Garza said double-headed dragon picture Caballero drew was offensive in 2011 that she showed jury. Asks what would happen if he did it now.Sat Aug 18 18:23:59 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge Vasquez-Gardner has been stone-faced throughout all three attorney’s closing arguments. Garza hasn’t spoke this much since opening.Sat Aug 18 18:20:50 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Garza growing angry over the treatment of Judge Smith yesterday. He is speaking loudly and seems genuinely offended by how he was treated.Sat Aug 18 18:18:51 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Garza said it concerns him that Judge Smith was called a racist.
Sat Aug 18 18:18:11 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Henry Garza, the prosecuting attorney, has begun his closing arguments. Discussing why, how he came about prosecuting the case.Sat Aug 18 18:14:27 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero wraps up closingn arguments. Closing arguments took roughly one hour.Sat Aug 18 18:13:29 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero is now falling on the sword. Like Leeds, tells Judge if someone must be guilty, find her. Says Leeds has more dependents.Sat Aug 18 18:11:13 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Says regardless of outcome Caballero will not move to expunge record. That means record of Arditti’s charges will always be on record.Sat Aug 18 18:06:55 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero tells Judge she hasn’t agreed with all of her rulings, but that her actions have been appropriate, says Smith was inappropriate.Sat Aug 18 18:04:54 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero bashing media, once again, says they manipulate the public. Says the media is run by “the establishment.”Sat Aug 18 17:55:13 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
“I’m not as diplomatic as Stuart, Judge. Which is why he’s more popular than I am. I don’t have faith in Judges, they scare me.”Sat Aug 18 17:50:51 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Defense: This is important you Honor, because this is what happens when you have a dishonest Judge. A dishonest Judge makes up rules of law.
Sat Aug 18 17:45:09 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Back with closing arguments. Garza apologizes for delay, Caballero says it’s not an “inappropriate tactic” to do so jokingly.Sat Aug 18 17:42:30 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Garza stands up and asks for a 5 minute break during the middle of Caballero’s closing arguments. We’re in a 10 minute break.Sat Aug 18 17:31:09 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero on Leeds raising voice during 2011 case:”It was an outright lie. (Judge Smith) has a distorted perception.”
Sat Aug 18 17:28:57 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero: “This case was full of bad conduct on part of the attorneys. There is no doubt about it. It was shocking to watch this trial.”
Sat Aug 18 17:25:58 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Prosecutor Henry Garza swiveling in chair. He has an annoyed look on his face. Closing arguments have gone on roughly 20 minutes.
Sat Aug 18 17:22:29 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero: “I don’t want to be in the hallway with him. I NEVER want to be in a hall alone with him.”
Sat Aug 18 17:19:39 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero: “We are not going to back down…” “I’ll turn in my bar card before I do that, and I’m sure Mr. Leeds will too.”
Sat Aug 18 17:18:02 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero keeps referring to #ElPaso as different from the rest of Texas. Wonder how this defense will sit with visiting Judge?
Sat Aug 18 17:17:01 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero: “I hope one of the things we’ve proven to you for us here in El Paso is we’re HERE, and everyone else is very, far away.”
Sat Aug 18 17:14:32 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero: “He cannot admit his failings…there is no humility in him, and a Judge must be humble.”
Sat Aug 18 17:12:40 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero: “Judge Smith is a bigot, and he doesn’t even know it.”
Sat Aug 18 17:11:31 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero now giving closing statement. She says she’ll be short, can’t improve upon Leeds. Appeared to be touched by Leeds’ closing.
Sat Aug 18 17:11:08 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Leeds: “Yes, Judge she’s my best friend. But she’s also the best natural born litigator I’ve ever met.”
Sat Aug 18 17:08:53 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Leeds says if someone HAS to be found guilty of contempt, find him not Caballero. Says he’s 58, and closer to the end of his career.
Sat Aug 18 17:07:15 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Leeds on his law career: “It’s my career, my hobby, my passion and the reason I get up in the morning.”
Sat Aug 18 17:05:15 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Closing arguments underway. Here’s a look back at what led up to them on day six of Caballero-Leeds trial. http://t.co/8SCoCi7a
Sat Aug 18 17:04:35 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Leeds: “I think you like us, Judge. I think, you think, we’re good people.” Asks Judge to restore communities’ faith in the system.
Sat Aug 18 17:02:03 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Leeds: “I believe Judge, that this all of the sudden has become one of the most important cases you’ve been assigned to.”
Sat Aug 18 17:00:20 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Leeds tells court if found guilty in contempt of court charges it will have a chilling affect for lawyers across El Paso.
Sat Aug 18 16:59:11 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Leeds: “He is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.” Continues to call him a bigot, adding it affects Judge Smith’s rulings.
Sat Aug 18 16:56:46 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Leeds: “The fact we got a not guilty verdict is a miracle because we had to try that case in front of him.”
Sat Aug 18 16:56:13 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Closing statement focused on Judge Smith’s inability to admit he was wrong, and his issues with Caballero-Leeds from beginning.
Sat Aug 18 16:55:40 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Leeds: “His (Judge Smith’s) allegations of contempt are something that no normal Judge would have found us in contempt of.”
Sat Aug 18 16:55:08 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Clarify: Leeds says they called 53 witnesses during their trial. It has gone 6 days. We’re in closing arguments now.
Sat Aug 18 16:51:22 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
“He proved our case for us yesterday. I told you in opening statement that with Judge Smith the ridiculousness very quickly becomes reality.
Sat Aug 18 16:50:35 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Leeds: “(Judge Smith) is one scary Judge.”
Sat Aug 18 16:48:35 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Leeds tells Judge he’s a master of “knowingness” and that if this were a jury trial a not guilty verdict would come back within 30 minutes.
Sat Aug 18 16:47:45 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Leeds: “What Judge Smith calls contempt we call, trying our case here in El Paso.”
Sat Aug 18 16:46:44 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Closing arguments to begin for Caballero-Leeds contempt of court trial.
Sat Aug 18 16:41:50 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero calling back witnesses and asking their reaction to him saying her witnesses were patting her, Leeds on the back.
Sat Aug 18 16:36:24 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero has recalled a witness from Tuesday. Only a few people left in court house, could be nearing end of trial.
Sat Aug 18 16:25:47 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
New witness. Lucille Zavado, a staff attorney for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, has been called to stand by Theresa Caballero.
Sat Aug 18 15:35:54 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Stuart Leeds has taken over, currently questioning David Ferrell a former client. Seems to be hitting same theme we’ve seen all week.
Sat Aug 18 15:31:37 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Just got off the anchor desk, heading to Caballero-Leeds contempt of court trial which opted for weekend court.
Sat Aug 18 15:20:33 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Trial resumes at 8:30 am tomorrow. 7th floor of county courthouse.
Sat Aug 18 01:33:15 +0000 2012 from Maria Garcia
“no one accuses me of helping the prosecution” Judge Smith tells TC she is the first one who accuses him of being biased.Sat Aug 18 01:31:22 +0000 2012 from Maria Garcia
our position was that you were a hydra-heated monster helping the prosecution all along – TC to Judge Smith.
Sat Aug 18 01:25:14 +0000 2012 from Maria Garcia
I know what I heard ma’am, I know I’m not wrong” – Judge Smith says he’s sure Stuart Leeds yelled in court.
Sat Aug 18 01:15:16 +0000 2012 from Maria Garcia
TC: would you agree we’re doing what has been sanctioned by every judge in this courthouse? Would you agree… http://t.co/vSJNWolp
Sat Aug 18 01:14:03 +0000 2012 from Maria Garcia
TC to Judge Smith: If you found out that we were to lose our licenses based on your complaint, many people would… http://t.co/GHy6713Y
Sat Aug 18 01:11:42 +0000 2012 from Maria Garcia
TC to Judge: Are you dismissing the testimony of people who came to this courtroom and said we are assets to this… http://t.co/gjKw0Z55Sat Aug 18 01:09:46 +0000 2012 from Maria Garcia
“I was preventing my client from being convicted and you were jotting down every tone of voice of mine you didn’t… http://t.co/TCVGb5cn
Sat Aug 18 01:04:35 +0000 2012 from Maria Garcia
Last Tweet tonight, @MariaGabc7 is taking over the court case. I have to be outta bed and in the anchor chair around 5a. Goodnight.
Sat Aug 18 00:56:25 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Just got an interview with Caballero and Leeds, tune into 10P Maria Garcia has more on nightside of trial.
Sat Aug 18 00:55:42 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Taking a 10-15 minute break to re-park cars. Expected to conclude today at 7:30p
Sat Aug 18 00:33:32 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge advises Caballero to stick to the questions. Both her and Judge Smith making MANY side comments during trial at this point.
Sat Aug 18 00:17:26 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero on prosecution objecting to her being argumentative: “Excuse me, Judge. He is being argumentative with me!”
Sat Aug 18 00:16:47 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
As the day piles on, so to do objections, lost count at more than 50 during Judge Smith’s testimony alone.
Sat Aug 18 00:14:46 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero has gone to great strides to discuss what constitutes a “bad Judge” today. Now she’s discussing his alleged mistakes in 2011 case.
Sat Aug 18 00:11:58 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero: Would you agree you ruled wrong on a major point of evidence? Smith: I don’t think it was necessarily a major point of evidence.
Fri Aug 17 23:46:01 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero: “If things happened the way I said, you ruled incorrectly. Correct?” Smith says he doesn’t believe so, memory seems hazy on case
Fri Aug 17 23:44:30 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero questioning whether prosecutor and Judge Smith have discussed this case prior to trial.
Fri Aug 17 23:42:26 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Case expected to go late. Judge just informed audience parking garage closes at 7p. They will recess around then to allow people to re-park.
Fri Aug 17 23:26:10 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
After sustained, Caballero reacted to Judge asks to reconsider. Is told she is badgering the witness.Fri Aug 17 22:44:42 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero continues to paint a picture of Judge Smith as an outsider: “You don’t know us, and we don’t know you.”
Fri Aug 17 22:33:41 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero defends picture she showed jurors of double-headed dragon, says was speaking of phenomena of Judge-Prosecutor relation on trial.
Fri Aug 17 22:24:53 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero asking Judge Smith to answer hypothetical questions about what makes a bad judge. Both agree dishonest judges can steer cases.
Fri Aug 17 22:12:05 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith:”I can conceive that you think I’m from Mars.” Judge Smith and Caballero don’t seem to like each other. This feels awkward.
Fri Aug 17 22:09:31 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero: “Or you just don’t like the attorneys, do you?” Smith: “No ma’am, I don’t like the attorneys’ conduct.”
Fri Aug 17 22:05:18 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge Vasquez-Gardner asks Caballero to stop reading so much from transcript, and pose a question. She continues, says she’s getting there.
Fri Aug 17 22:04:21 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero: “You just don’t like me, do you Judge?” Smith: “I don’t know you from Adam, I believe your conduct to be inappropriate.”
Fri Aug 17 22:02:20 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
In-depth coverage of day five from inside the courtroom of Caballero-Leeds trial. Live updates available via… http://t.co/96qrBpmj
Fri Aug 17 21:59:49 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Numerous issues with back-and-forth between Judge Smith and Caballero. She is taking issue with him not looking her in the eye.
Fri Aug 17 21:57:20 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge seems tired of Caballero’s long dialogues before questions. Asked to get to point, C replies: 4 more lines. Judge exhales, looks down.
Fri Aug 17 21:56:18 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
With exception of 1h15m lunch, two 10m breaks, Judge Smith has been on stand 6+ hours today. #longday
Fri Aug 17 21:49:40 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Becoming typical… Caballero: “Thank you.” Smith: “You mean I said something correct?” C: “Yes, it took you a while to get there, but yes.”
Fri Aug 17 21:47:26 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero: “You take exception with my voice today?” Smith: “At times I have.” Caballero presses if she’s in contempt today, no answer.
Fri Aug 17 21:27:13 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge Smith asked Gardner during break if he could anticipate going home for a funeral for a local Constable shot on Monday held Saturday.
Fri Aug 17 21:19:37 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Theresa Caballero is upset with Judge Smith approaching Judge Vasquez-Gardner. Gardner asks all attorneys to come forward, discussing now.
Fri Aug 17 21:18:34 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Break til 3-15
Fri Aug 17 21:02:19 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Prosecution objects for Caballero badgering the witness. Judge Gardner sustains objection, Caballero continues to cut him off.
Fri Aug 17 20:40:20 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Demeanor of Judge Smith has changed. He’s leaning back, stopped saying ‘Ma’am’ now referring to Caballero as ‘counsel’ now, seems upset.
Fri Aug 17 20:27:16 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero seems to be more aggressive with Judge Smith since the lunch break.
Fri Aug 17 20:24:22 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith cut off by Caballero trying to answer question accusing him of racism. Smith: “Can I answer?” C: “No.” Judge Gardner: “Yes, you may.”
Fri Aug 17 20:23:32 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero taking issue with the wording of Judge Smith’s ordering of trial date, and his comments about how other lawyers would move trials.
Fri Aug 17 20:14:50 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Huge argument over whether Judge Smith’s travel expenses is relevant. Caballero discussing poor people in #ElPaso
Fri Aug 17 20:01:43 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
“We’re here because of the conduct that occured inside my courtroom.” -Judge Smith, when asked if he was upset…leading to this case.
Fri Aug 17 19:57:00 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Prosecutor: Objection. Caballero: This is going down a bad path, Judge. Let me explain why. Judge Gardner: No, sustained…next question.
Fri Aug 17 19:54:28 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge tells Caballero to let Smith finish answer. Flurry of objections. Tempers flaring. Judge asks Smith to be allowed to finish answer.
Fri Aug 17 19:51:45 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Trial back on, in for a long one. Caballero keeps saying Judge Smith can view transcript during next break…he’s the lone witness today.
Fri Aug 17 19:44:58 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith has been questioned for more than 1h by Caballero. We now have a break u til 1:30.
Fri Aug 17 18:16:10 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
On racism, Smith: “Maybe I just run around with a group of people that aren’t racist.” Caballero tells him he may just not recognize it.
Fri Aug 17 18:15:04 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero asking questions about a bar poll ranking him second lowest in his county, and called “prejudice.”
Fri Aug 17 18:06:35 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith: “Ive never been criticized to the extent I’m being criticized today on my 17 years as a Judge.”
Fri Aug 17 18:02:54 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero tells Smith his perception is that he is a menace to the system, a danger to the court. He says, “I know I’m not.”
Fri Aug 17 17:56:58 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero telling Judge he should strive to be better. Tells him his feelings should be hurt, but asks to set aside when answering her Qs.
Fri Aug 17 17:56:19 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith: “I’m explaining the answer as the Judge has told me I can.” Caballero: “You can explain your answers when I tell you, you can.”
Fri Aug 17 17:53:43 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero spent the past 10 minutes looking at how two reasonable people can view things differently, specifically his demeanor in court.
Fri Aug 17 17:50:14 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith reax to his rulings called deplorable by attorney: Had he said that to me (in open court) he too would havve been held in contempt.
Fri Aug 17 17:42:59 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Defense:Many people testified you shouldn’t be a judge, many people testified they were frightened. Judge may the record show he’s laughing.
Fri Aug 17 17:39:29 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Fireworks. Caballero gets agressive with Smith. Garza objects. He objects, she cuts him off. Question surrounding fines levied on attorneys.
Fri Aug 17 17:37:22 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero: “You could have just gotten back on a plane and gone back where you come from.” Smith: “No, I couldn’t.”
Fri Aug 17 17:33:21 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero turns discussion to what Judge Smith knew about their background before assessing fines: She $5K, Leeds $2500
Fri Aug 17 17:32:36 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Prosecution objects, Caballero continually repeats “not a legal objection.” Judge disagrees, tells her to stop telling Smith how to answer.
Fri Aug 17 17:29:44 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero: “A Judge sometimes needs to be reminded they are wrong.”
Fri Aug 17 17:28:09 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
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Caballero continually cutting off Judge Smith. Prosecution asks Judge she let him speak from here on.
Fri Aug 17 17:23:04 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero: “It’s a yes or no question.” Smith: “I’m not going to answer your question based on the fact it is based on a false pretense.”
Fri Aug 17 17:19:56 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero contends Judge Smith asked people to stay in their seats to allow them to witness her charges of contempt.
Fri Aug 17 17:15:19 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero asks Judge to only answer “yes or no” asks him to agree to this. She’s hitting him with questions about armed guards in courtroom.
Fri Aug 17 17:12:55 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero now checking in at 11:08a to begin cross on Judge Smith. She’s been aggressive out the gate.
Fri Aug 17 17:08:33 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge Smith admits he forgot to tell Arditti she had the right to exponge her criminal record. Says with everything going on, he forgot.
Fri Aug 17 17:00:33 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith on “zealousness”: “I believe council, in this case, failed to acknowledge (the) phrase right after that is our duty to our clients.”
Fri Aug 17 16:58:20 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge Smith said he waited to hold Caballero-Leeds in contempt until AFTER the trial was over to allow Arditti to put on a fair defense.
Fri Aug 17 16:54:21 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge Smith said he gave Arditti special rights, i.e.-coming to bench, but drew a line. Told her, “sit down” when asked to address jurors.
Fri Aug 17 16:52:48 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Expecting fireworks on day five of Caballero-Leeds case. Here’s background, follow on Twitter for updates. http://t.co/208NsNxR
Fri Aug 17 16:49:45 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
1h30m into Judge Smith’s testimony we are taking a 10 minute break. He looks tired, and still needs to face defense attorneys.
Fri Aug 17 16:36:06 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith: “(Leeds) would continually argue with the court in regards to the rulings. He would continue to argue.”
Fri Aug 17 16:29:53 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero wrote emails to Judge Smith at 6:45a pointing out minorities were working at that hour. Judge Smith reiterates he is not racist.
Fri Aug 17 16:20:35 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Garza responds to Caballero, asks court show Smith has a hand on his knee, and a hand on the table. Seems to be poking fun of Caballero.
Fri Aug 17 16:15:53 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero asking record to show Smith is showing sarcasm, contempt, and was smirking while looking at Leeds.
Fri Aug 17 16:15:02 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Prosecution still asking Judge Smith questions…at the one hour mark.
Fri Aug 17 16:09:39 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith reads defense email directing him “to avoid spectacles” in court. Asked if he’s seen this before: *laughs* “Not from a lawyer!”
Fri Aug 17 16:08:03 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith says Caballero sent emails/faxes to provoke him: “It continued beyond the trial, specifically from Ms. Caballero.”
Fri Aug 17 16:02:35 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith recalls Caballero after she was overruled looking at him and saying: “I disagree with that ruling.”
Fri Aug 17 16:01:08 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith imitates Leeds yelling in court. Caballero asks record to show he yelled… Numerous people testified Leeds never yelled.
Fri Aug 17 15:57:48 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith going over each contempt of court charge and giving reasons for issues with Caballero.
Fri Aug 17 15:57:11 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith: “I remember one time her turning to (the jurors) and saying, ‘Judge your rulings are a disgrace.'”
Fri Aug 17 15:52:10 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge Smith discussing Caballero’s tone, refers to it as one of “anger.” Said she left impression with jury.
Fri Aug 17 15:50:18 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith on how many times they were condescending, “I’d say more than half a dozen times, maybe more than that…probably more than that.”
Fri Aug 17 15:49:45 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith (on State’s continuous objections during opening) “I’d never seen anything like it.” Says they were justified…
Fri Aug 17 15:42:09 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith refers to Caballero as rude, having poor tone and refers to her actions as overly aggresive with jurors in Arditti trial.
Fri Aug 17 15:39:07 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith: “I don’t know what there intent was.” “…but I was not going to respond to it at this time if that was the intent.”
Fri Aug 17 15:35:40 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Discussing Caballero projecting a double-headed dragon before jurors and calling one head the prosecutor, the other the Judge.
Fri Aug 17 15:34:58 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge Smith says Caballero tried to provoke him during pre-trial. Said he believes she threatened judicial conduct complaint.
Fri Aug 17 15:30:24 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge Smith: “I feared we were going down the road where there might be some contempt later on, so I asked for additional security.”
Fri Aug 17 15:25:59 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Prosecution asking about an email. Smith sent an email saying court would start at 8:30a. Defense has said it was racist.
Fri Aug 17 15:19:37 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Smith (on email accused of racism, asking to start at 8:30a) : “I was astounded, I think my first thought was do these people not know me?”
Fri Aug 17 15:18:57 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Questioning about contact, Smith said they discussed who testified… TC: “What was the point of telling you who testified?” Smith: “No.”
Fri Aug 17 15:16:05 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero steps in to ask Judge Smith about his contact with Garza before testimony. Was trying to see if they’ve communicated about trial.
Fri Aug 17 15:14:11 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Caballero has objected to line of questioning twice in first three minutes of trial.
Fri Aug 17 15:10:38 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge Smith testifying about his time in El Paso preceding over a case defended by Caballero-Leeds. Stay tuned for details.
Fri Aug 17 15:08:40 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Defense rests…Judge Smith called to stand.
Fri Aug 17 15:03:16 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge Smith expected in court in 30 minutes or so to testify.
Fri Aug 17 14:36:07 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
Judge Smith can testify in Caballero-Leeds trial. @abc7breaking Smith was visiting judge who charged attorneys w contempt of court
Fri Aug 17 14:35:16 +0000 2012 from Matthew Smith
