Ive watched many trials and this is the best judge, ever. He was the judge in the Mathew Terry trial too.

@keystohellanddeath

Жыл бұрын

And in Trevor Summers!

@SimplyLolly

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely‼️He is strict, very fair to both sides (we've seen more than we should who def show bias), keeps a tight handle on his courtroom but is very personable & not afraid to crack a joke or laugh at one. Hs the definition of a GREAT judge!!💛

@jillboelman5743

Жыл бұрын

@@keystohellanddeath That was a great trial! I love watching Judge Sabella!

That defense lawyer is a real piece of work. Nasty

@denisew3631

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. He's so proud of getting that murderer Curtis Reeves off 2:43:04. Disgusting 😡.

@artieborko4988

Жыл бұрын

All in the game

@CandaceRanee

Жыл бұрын

I can't stand the defense attorney's. The theatrics are cringe 😬

@Grexslamfist

Жыл бұрын

@@CandaceRanee I don't think you would think that if you were on trial...

@Lexifer21

Жыл бұрын

I like the defence in this one. The prosecution on the other hand is on par with the defence in the obsessed ex boyfriend case

He treats the jury with such respect.

Well done witness Smith for saying to the defence attorney: 'Why do you have to be so dramatic? You sound ridiculous.' I often shout the same thing at my screen during trials.

@Will0126

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you! Glad he got called out for being ridiculous! The jury by now has to be sick of the two defense attorneys being so over the top with the theatrics! They are being too over dramatic when cross-examining the witnesses! I, someone who owns many of guns, don’t always remember which target I shot at or always which guns I take to shoot with or if I shot all of them etc… This witness is very believable, and with what he has testified to, and how the defense is reacting what else are they not wanting this jury to hear that happened to further incriminate that psychopath murderer!

@artieborko4988

Жыл бұрын

It’s all intentional, it’s practically on page 1 of the Defense Attorney handbook. Excerpt: Page 1: On cross examination: Try hard to get under the witnesses skin to cause them to act a fool in front the jury.

@joemagri2018

Жыл бұрын

He is always like that even with judges

@louiselefrancois-mq1ch

Жыл бұрын

@@artieborko4988 he has failed miserably and was instead called out for being overly dramatic.

@CandaceRanee

Жыл бұрын

​​@@Will0126mage how obnoxious these clowns are in person with the jury.

Judge Sabella, we just love you. You treat everyone with such respect!

@jennipeach2565

Жыл бұрын

I adore this judge...all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦

It must be tough trying to impeach someone who looks and sounds like Sam Elliot.

@jodiosborne5056

Жыл бұрын

First thing I thought when he walked in!😂🥰

@deemcnalley8677

Жыл бұрын

And someone who is so chill and cannot be riled by your drama! I bet jury loved this guy.

This is my favourite Judge he’s fair , respectful & has control. If only there was more like him also Judge Newman & the Murdaugh case.Judge Sabella presided over the Mathew Terry case who stabbed a previous girlfriend ,who survived & only served a couple of years. He was released 5mnths later , stabbed& murdered his next victim ending in murder .Terry’s prior convictions weren’t allowed into the trial.Both Judges did very powerful statements after the verdicts .

@sherrydmyterko-tramp8654

Жыл бұрын

My fav is the Darrel Brooks judge. This judge is also good n others you mentioned…

@luckewoman0348

Жыл бұрын

I agree...I love this judge. But Terry's prior attack on his girlfriend was allowed into evidence. It went to pattern and identity....because he used a similar knife and chased his girlfriend outside in that attack, as well. Which I agree with his decision...too many similarities between the crimes. His attorney argued it shouldn't be allowed in because the first victim survived...making it not similar....can you imagine that being the reason she felt it wasn't similar?!

@clarissa8477

Жыл бұрын

The Murdaugh judge was one of the worst imo. He was lazy, and allowed everything under the sun that the state wanted into the trial.

So many missed objectionable statements the State completely ignored..

Defense went too hard over minor misstatements or inconsistencies from 10 yrs ago he lost the jury IMO.

@CandaceRanee

Жыл бұрын

I agree. The defense are theatrical clowns!

@WHISTL3R

Жыл бұрын

💯 % epic fail

@workhorse7134

Жыл бұрын

You're kidding right? Those so called inconsistencies all favour the prosecution, funny that! That's why the defence is grilling them to try and show the jury that they are lying on behalf of the prosecution.

@CandaceRanee

Жыл бұрын

@@workhorse7134 No you're kidding!! LOL!!! Jury found him GUILTY on all counts. Defense failed!!

@mosinc7388

Жыл бұрын

@@workhorse7134 well, seems like the jury didn't go with that. You know the convicted him right? I thought there wasn't enough evidence to convict, but for some reason, (jury didn't like the lawyer?) they thought there was.

This witness was not rattled today by the defense, though he tried so hard, it was pure joy watching this, L for the arrogant defense attorney!

@stevefarrow3813

Жыл бұрын

Omg. Yes he was rattled. Did u watch same trial as i am. 😂😂😂

@paulineaquilina5328

Жыл бұрын

Are you kidding he was shitting bricks he literally told inconsistency after inconsistency not credible at all

@stevefarrow3813

Жыл бұрын

@@paulineaquilina5328 Yes true story.

@Will0126

Жыл бұрын

Steve and Pauline what trial are you two watching??? Baldy didn’t phase the witness at all! Baldy is the one huffs and puffs all red faced when he was corrected by the witness about it being fox and not bay news 9! 😂😂 This witness made that defense attorney his lil bi+ch! These defense attorneys are trying to be a Lyann Goudie, and they are failing miserably!

@artieborko4988

Жыл бұрын

Wdym? This guy was clearly shook. He started spinning the yarn the minute cross started 😆. And the defense attorney may seem arrogant to many, but it’s all in the game. He just giving a vigorous defense of his client, which is right every American citizen is afforded.

Escobar is trying to be a Juan Martinez but he just don't have "it".

@MegaKelli10

Жыл бұрын

He thinks the jury is loving the spectacle he’s creating, or he wouldn’t be acting this way. He’s overestimated his capabilities, imo.

@CandaceRanee

Жыл бұрын

​@@MegaKelli10This comment!!

@-Monad-

Жыл бұрын

Juan Martinez was fired for sexually harassing every female in his office. Not sure why you're painting him as admirable.

Great Judge, Great defense lawyer!

I like that this judge seems to allow for more contentious banter between attorney and witness. The judge in the obsessed ex boyfriend trial wouldn’t have any of the drama.

These male defense attorneys are eating the female prosecutors alive in this case

@CandaceRanee

Жыл бұрын

Another ignorant viewer 🙄

IS THIS GUY ON TRIAL OR WHAT...WHAT IS HE TRYING TO SUGGEST THAT THIS GUY DID WITH ALL THE SHOOTING ON THE PROPRTY, I DONT GET IT

@emilyl6400

Жыл бұрын

Reasonable doubt. That’s every defense attorney’s job. Poke holes in their case or show the jury that someone else could have done this, or had motive to do it. He’s not saying this guy did it necessarily, but he’s pointing out to the jury that other people may have had motives to do it. He’s just doing his job, and these cross examinations by the defense are pretty strong.

@Lexifer21

Жыл бұрын

​@@emilyl6400 the defence is excellent

The way the witness responds during the cross examination is always most telling because they've rehearsed time and time again with the prosecution. Either the prosecution chose unreliable witnesses or there is more to this story than meets the eye. Although lets be real 13 years later most people aren't going to remember everything perfectly...

@CandaceRanee

Жыл бұрын

I haven't found any of the witnesses to be rehearsed. Almost 12 years has passed. Can you remember details of conversations from 2010?

@hannahmacdonald9040

Жыл бұрын

@@CandaceRanee witnesses generally are rehearsed obviously things come up that weren't rehearsed but usually attorneys will go through questioning with witnesses beforehand to help things go more smoothly on trial day. Obviously the time that has passed makes it hard to remember things perfectly but for the victims it will be easier to remember due to the nature of trauma, still not perfect recollection though.

@workhorse7134

Жыл бұрын

@CandaceRanee the witnesses are given copies of their depositions by request but if they aren't the ones on trial I guess a lot of them don't bother. What we are seeing here is not a case of not remember events from 10 years ago which is understandable, but at times completely contradicting their original testimony to fit in with the prosecutions narrative. That's very obvious if you are watching and paying attention and not yourself biased.

@CandaceRanee

Жыл бұрын

@@workhorse7134 You're late to the party. He's guilty!! Your arguments in the comments are irrelevant.

This guy is just full of inconsistencies i as a jury could never believe him

This arrogant defense attorney makes me dislike Keetley. He is hard to watch.

@CandaceRanee

Жыл бұрын

Agree.

Wow too many approaches😮

I would trust that bearded dude about as far as I could throw a cathedral.

What "accident" is the prosecution referring to the defendant having? You mean when he was "accidentally " robbed and shot? That "accident "?

😂😂😂 those four ladies in the screen including the state lawyers have all shared the same hair dye bottle 🤦‍♀️😂

Best judge everrrrr

This is my favorite judge.🎉 I do love Alex manning in district court too though 😊

The car in front of the🧑‍⚖️ is all you need to know about him..

Doesn’t introducing a third party in lieu of the defendant necessitate a new motion?

Escobar is EXHAUSTING; he wants to be a viral clip so badly.

@deemcnalley8677

Жыл бұрын

Good word choice (as well as dramatic and annoying). But I think exhausting is the word Mr. Smith would choose too.

When you're innocent, you show how you're innocent, when you're guilty, you blame someone else.

@Lexifer21

Жыл бұрын

It's not up to the defence to prove innocence. It is up to the prosecution to prove guilt, and they have so far failed to even remotely implicate him. And the fact they have all these motions in limany to suppress so much testimony and handcuff the defence's lines of questioning on all the state's witnesses.

Is anyone else mesmerized by the glorious beard?

Do you know the ice cream 🍦 man?

@bethmackins2433

7 ай бұрын

…the ice cream man?

This is pretty close to perfect for a judge. I know people wanted murdoch guilty so they liked that judge, but he couldnt of been more biased. Murdoch was going to be found guilty no matter the judge tho so no need to extend a trial 2 weeks for things not related to the charges. The rittenhouse judge seemed to care about making the right decision but he was wayyyy to slow about it and invited constant arguing on every little point. They should all be like thjs judge where u believe hes here for justice and not a specific verdict.

😂😂 defense is leaving state behind in their dust! Love both these defense guys! I’d sure pick ‘em if I needed the best 👌👌

@CandaceRanee

Жыл бұрын

I don't think so..yelling and badgering witnesses is not making them look good to the jury..Remember Law & Order is fiction.😅

The prosecutor sitting closest to the bald defense attny is currently fantasizing about stabbing his eye ball out with a rusty fork 😄😄 Every time he turns to tell them the page number he's referencing etc, she gives him a look like, "God I can't believe all we have here at the courthouse is plastic cutlery..."

These defense attorneys are way above extra and the way they are talking to and treating people/witnesses has honestly (even if I were a jury member) soured me towards "Mr. Keetley" I mean they are supposed to "represent" him so 🤷🏻‍♀️... buuuuut this judge though... every ruling either of the defense or state he presents himself with zero biases... 1000% the most fair judge I've seen so far.

@beverlyflores

Жыл бұрын

It’s there job

@NeonZebraSpots

Жыл бұрын

It's their job to represent him, it doesn't say "..be a massive @-hole..." in the job description though. A good defense attorney doesn't have to act like THAT to have good gotcha moments.

Why is the woman in the purple jacket allowed a mobile phone? Surely their confiscated on entry to court

@deemcnalley8677

Жыл бұрын

They are not confiscated on way in. Generally they warn them that they are not to be taken out. If seen, judge can remove the person from court or confiscate etc at his discretion.

I think some of the live viewers are confused. You realize the witness is not obligated to give the defense the answers they wants as long as the answer truthfully, right? 💀 I've seen comments go by like " why is it so hard to get answers from him ? " It's not he's answering just not with the answers you want.

@CandaceRanee

Жыл бұрын

Exactly 💯 I noticed that too. The defense just can't manipulate these witnesses

@_Its.Just.Felix_

Жыл бұрын

@@CandaceRanee They can't but some people seem to think they can

I can’t think what trial I’ve seen that bald headed defense attorney from but I know ive seen him before

@design344

Жыл бұрын

Reeves popcorn murder trial

@Itsme-eo5sw

Жыл бұрын

Yes him and the bow tie attorney 😂. I’ve seen him sitting behind defense this trial

Not super important, but incase she's reading, I love the green suit on prosecution today. She looks great!

The judge and the prosecutor need to be sharper on Escobar. He asks a question then reads back depo testimony that doesn't match up. And prosecutor should be objecting to him asking if he was under osth at depo each time -asked and answered

@louiselefrancois-mq1ch

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

Two scoops!

I've saw this judge in a very high profile case before but can't remember which case it was. Driving me crazy.

@design344

Жыл бұрын

Matthew Terry teacher murder trial late last fall

@brandonguthrie2151

Жыл бұрын

Probably the Mathaeu Moore case. It was just a couple months ago. The one where the guys wife hung herself and they charged him with murdering her and staging her body

@luckewoman0348

Жыл бұрын

​@Brandon Guthrie no...that was in Ohio. This judge is in Florida...he did the Nicole Nachtman who killed her mother and stepfather...Matthew Terry, and hmmm I know there are some more

@ritayammouni2803

Жыл бұрын

Another one is the kidnapping and attempted murder of the wife, I think it was Travis Summer

@bethmackins2433

7 ай бұрын

@@ritayammouni2803 yes travis sumner is what i see him preside over.

I love the defense attorney. Great job!

This defense is so ridiculous 🙄

@deemcnalley8677

Жыл бұрын

I was looking for wedding rings, because I could never be with a man that is sooo overly dramatic lol

if what the lawyers say is not evidence, then their comments that point out the stupidity of an answer shouldn't matter

this cocky smirking defendant reminds me of Matthew Terry, the way he holds the headphone to listen to the sidebars. and Matt is sitting in prison for life.

@John-kv7jo

Жыл бұрын

He only uses his left hand for everything so as to try and fool the jury into thinking he has no use in his right hand and therefore could not have shot and killed those two men.

@Lexifer21

Жыл бұрын

I haven't seen this dude smurk once. What trial are you watching

This dude was awesome

I’m not liking this Smith, I think he knows something

The machinist has mad skills. That’s all you have to say. So is it illegal to modify guns. Stop condescending the machinist. Maybe guys like to shoot together, it’s a social thing right? Um Mr Smith your laid back dude sir. It’s been 10 years snarky defense attorney. Wow that was long Mr Smith.

Guilty af

@waynebollentin989

Жыл бұрын

If you’re talking about Mr Smith then I agree vs the Keetley.

So… this neighborhood was horrible, terrifying, over run by gangs, alcohol, hard drugs & bullet holes everywhere, even the Ocean Mist sign was shot up, basically one of the *WORST* & *SCARIEST* places on the planet to live… no one "good" would ever live there - *YET* Mikey felt comfortable enough to drive around, all throughout it, *ALONE*, selling his nachos & ice cream for YEARS - a regular figure in the community, enjoying it so much he'd give out free candy & drinks??🤔 Soooo what does that say about Mikey?? I mean, no matter how tough Escobar thinks he is, he'd be scared shitless to pay the place a visit but apparently his murderous client felt quite comfortable. (So comfortable he even went back after he got shot soooooo…🤷‍♀️)

Professor X was really feeling himself every time he thought he made some kind of point or something lmao 🤣. I'd bet everything I have to my name that he has X-Men boxers on

Lawyers have no qualms about attacking a witness and literally accusing an innocent man of the crime

@CandaceRanee

Жыл бұрын

I know. It's gross 🤮

What is this defense attorney trying to do? Is this weak attempt to blame this guy! He is pathetic! His Client is so Guilty!

@holylandfan3275

Жыл бұрын

He’s trying to give a reasonable doubt to make the jurors think this guy may have done the murders. He failed miserably. This guy ‘may’ (still not proven) have made the gun devise for Mr. Ice Cream, but I guarantee he didn’t know he’d shoot everyone up with it. I would imagine he’d think he’d use it on their property to shoot targets, not people.

@CandaceRanee

Жыл бұрын

I agree

The entire prosecution team is weak. The short one that is always fighting falling asleep is the biggest joke. These idiots have based their case on the worst most duplicitous witnesses ever.

Interesting this is the same tactic the defense in the Jealous Ex Boyfriend trial, trying to blame the crime on someone else…….. anyone else but their client

The defence get hyped up (I’d appreciate the vehemence by which I’m being defended) and I feel it’s too much. Most I don’t mind but when lawyers get snippy and vocalize things that are inappropriate, that’s too far. The witness is downplaying his job as being a machinists have so many facets, and he doesn’t seem to want to admit his full capabilities. It sounds like he is very skilled and with being in the States, living where he did, he would’ve been swamped with gun items. Glad for his family he moved away. It’s going to be the detriment to all of our societies, gangs, drugs, violence, etc

Man what I wouldn't give to have had this judge been the one to oversee the Darrell Brooks' trial! He certainly demonstrates that he is worthy of the title "the Honorable..." before his name. Helluva good judge.

@SimplyLolly

Жыл бұрын

You mean WOULD give… you WOULD give anything to have had him on the Brooks trial 😘 (no worries, I had to think about it for a second🤔) But I agree about the honorable part - he is so fair to both sides, keeps strict control of his courtroom but is personable & doesn’t mind cracking a joke or laughing at one. We definitely need more judges like him! 💛⚖️💛 I think Judge Dorow was amazing & had the perfect amount of patience for the Brooks trial & she did her damnedest to make sure nothing would be grounds (yikes! His favorite word…🫢sorry, that may cause PTSD for some 🤫) for an appeal ~ that said, it *would* be interesting to see how Judge Sabilla would’ve handled his antics & theatrics… the similarities & the differences of the proceedings. I was so impressed on how he handled Trevor Summers but that wasn’t even a little bit close to the level of Brooks - hope he doesn’t get a defendant like Brooks… no one deserves that! 🫣 Buuuuut… it WOULD be VERY interesting to watch! 🤓🙃

@christinebrophy

Жыл бұрын

And REPLACE the Judge in the Zach Anderson trial!!!!That judge is ready for retirement

Thank good prosecution is waking up and objecting to improper statements.

The Ice Cream Man should be released and apologized to for doing something the government won't do - cleaning up one the the nastiest counties in Florida.

@NosyBody-vy1mf

Жыл бұрын

What are you referring to when you say cleaning up the most nastiest counties in Florida?

@ChrisPBacon-vk7sj

Жыл бұрын

@@NosyBody-vy1mf If it weren't for strip joints, massage parlors, meth labs, and child molesters, the county would look like the surface of the moon.

@davidl2135

Жыл бұрын

The people he allegedly shot were innocent.

@ChrisPBacon-vk7sj

Жыл бұрын

@@davidl2135 OK, he needs a second chance, especially in that county.

@waynebollentin989

Жыл бұрын

@@davidl2135 we’re they? It’s possible they did do it. Not saying there’s evidence proving it but there’s certainly nothing clearly clearing them from it either.

This Escobar guy is ridiculous and annoying. He is failing miserably and should change career to drama.

INNOCENT INNOCENT

I wonder if Smith could sue Escobar for slander??🤔 He flat out said it’s possible that Smith was the one who shot these men - OR - he could have gotten someone to do it for him. I’m sorry but if I were Smith & heard this - yea, I’d go after him in a heartbeat!!😤😠😡

@Itsme-eo5sw

Жыл бұрын

Nope

@Lexifer21

Жыл бұрын

That's not what he said at all

@SimplyLolly

Жыл бұрын

@@Lexifer21 *Actually it is what he said.* Escobar said his “theory is that Smith has a motive. He has a motive to move his family out - he has a motive to KILL - maybe not necessarily has to do it himself, he can get someone else to do it.” He said his “theory is that Smith is HEAVILY INVOLVED in what ever happened there on Ocean Mist Drive.” “…… Smith had a motive against these gang members.” This is basically word for word but if you want to hear it yourself, it begins about 56:21. They were arguing about a Motion In Limine regarding Smiths reasoning for moving out of the neighborhood. Escobar is portraying Smith moved his family because his kids were being influenced by these gangs so he has a vendetta (motive) against them. He wanted this Motion in Limine overturned so he could present an alternative suspect/theory to the jury.

@Lexifer21

Жыл бұрын

​@@SimplyLolly he was implying this guy knew something more, or may have well made the modified part for the real murder weapon. the fact remains the timing of his move is very suspect.

If he is guilty he did enough time after what happened 2 him if he didnt get shot in d ice cream van none of it would of happened in d first place people dont no what injuries would do 2 ur mental health and i bet keetley had PTSD so in my eyes his mind wouldnt of been in d right place

@marierhuffman9456

Жыл бұрын

🤡

@katherineseymour6239

Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen many cases where murder convicts would’ve already served their time and be out on parole after 13 years. I’ve yet to hear any incriminating evidence, maybe it’s still to come.

Hooooow interesting!! HA! A mere day ago I wrote a comment that while some don’t take a lot, most defendants take SOME type of notes during their trials, especially a double murder trial… but Mike just sits there, all day long, emotionless with his chin in his hand which can’t be a good look to the jury. And guess what?! *Mike actually has a notepad in front of him for the 1st time all trial… with writing on it!! Could just be a prop but it’s in front of him… LOL!!* 😂 Are his attorneys reading our comments to get suggestions & ideas in hopes of bettering their case??🫣😏 I totally wouldn’t doubt it… Ha!! 😂😝😂😝😂

I really really want Escobar to carry that binder to the witness stand… but half way there the rings pop open & all the papers fall to the floor ~ floating down like leaves from a tree on a windy fall day. 😁🫣😉😏

@louiselefrancois-mq1ch

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I can just see it.

@deemcnalley8677

Жыл бұрын

Can we add in that he trips over his own feet during a dramatic speech on his way there and that's what causes the rings to pop open?