Jodi Arias--Trial for the murder of Travis Alexander #24

Calypso wrote: Freckles!!

Has anyone addressed the issue of Hodi selling bracelets for $25.00 each to assist with her appeals?

Is there a link for where she is selling these bracelets? How is this happening??

justanopinion wrote:

Calypso wrote: Freckles!!

Has anyone addressed the issue of Hodi selling bracelets for $25.00 each to assist with her appeals?

Is there a link for where she is selling these bracelets? How is this happening??

Here's the article about it:  http://www.inquisitr.com/1092185/jodi-arias-selling-25-rubber-bracelets-to-raise-money-for-legal-fees/

Jodi Arias defense costs top $2 million
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PHOENIX (AP) -- Jodi Arias' legal bills have topped $2 million, a tab being footed by Arizona taxpayers that will only continue to climb with a new penalty phase set for March, officials said Monday.

...As of Monday, the county had paid $2,150,536.42 for her court-appointed attorneys, expert witnesses and other costs associated with her case, Maricopa County spokeswoman Cari Gerchick told The Associated Press.

Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery has refused to provide a tally of how much it has cost to prosecute the case, citing a court order that attorneys not discuss Arias-related matters.
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Read more:  http://news.yahoo.com/apnewsbreak-arias-defense-costs-top-134725967.html

WOW CP, and that doesn't even count what the prosecution has spent on this trial.
It feels like to me that someone needs to step up and tell JA no more, that's enough of your shenanigans.

One Wonders wrote:WOW CP, and that doesn't even count what the prosecution has spent on this trial.
It feels like to me that someone needs to step up and tell JA no more, that's enough of your shenanigans.  

I know, One, and the prosecutor's office says that they are not allowed to reveal that due to a court order, so we may never know.

I don't think they can do that, as she's entitled to due process, as is every person.  I wish they could, though!

Jodi Arias Trial News Update: Arias Vows to Go 'Radio-Silent' on Twitter
Jan 30, 2014 11:11 AM EST

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Although the convicted murderer is forbidden from accessing cell phones or computers while she sits behind bars awaiting her sentencing trial, she often uses Twitter to declare her innocence and solicit donations. However, that may soon come to a halt. On Wednesday she tweeted "I'm going radio-silent soon," adding, "but first a few things" followed by information and an article regarding a recent study that discovered varying levels of arsenic in over 60 rices and rice products.
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Read more:  http://www.latinopost.com/articles/3628/20140130/jodi-arias-trial-news-update-arias-vows-to-go-radio-silent-on-twitter.htm

I do not understand why the remainder of her sentencing phase cannot be televised due to the media attention adversely affecting her, but she is still allowed to communicate via Twitter.  If she's allowed to do that by the court, cameras should be allowed in the courtroom.  If she's not allowed cameras, she shouldn't be allowed any communication with the public. JMO

Jodi Arias trial date put aside due to prosecutor's conflicting trial

By Michael Kiefer and Adriana Torres
The Republic | azcentral.com
Tue Feb 11, 2014 6:16 PM

The March trial date set for convicted killer Jodi Arias has been put aside because of a conflict prosecutor Juan Martinez has with another potential death-penalty trial.

Martinez is supposed to begin trial May 12 for Bryan Hulsey, 40, who is charged with the 2007 murder of Glendale Police officer Anthony Holly. The Hulsey trial has been repeatedly postponed.

In a hearing Tuesday at Maricopa County Superior Court, Presiding Criminal Judge Joseph Welty weighed priorities in the two cases.

Read more:

http://www.azcentral.com/community/mesa/articles/20140211jodi-arias-trial-date-put-aside-due-conflicting-trial.html?nclick_check=1

OMG i can not believe that this is still going on… her manipulations and     

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2014/02/jodi_arias_doesnt_want_jury_to.php

Jodi Arias doesn't want her new jury to know what she thinks of her lawyer, or about a former cellmate who claims Arias wants prosecutor Juan Martinez killed.
Two motions filed in Maricopa County Superior Court today ask Judge Sherry Stephens to stop the information from coming out in the upcoming sentencing-phase trial.

justanopinion wrote:OMG i can not believe that this is still going on… her manipulations and     

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2014/02/jodi_arias_doesnt_want_jury_to.php

Jodi Arias doesn't want her new jury to know what she thinks of her lawyer, or about a former cellmate who claims Arias wants prosecutor Juan Martinez killed.
Two motions filed in Maricopa County Superior Court today ask Judge Sherry Stephens to stop the information from coming out in the upcoming sentencing-phase trial.

SO JA discovered her mouth agap and put her foot into it to stopper it up, did she? lol
JA should pray she is never left alone with herself for she IS her own worst enemy!
That and her mouth....  
I have no sympathy for her since she is the motivator of the info against herself.
IMO, the judge should leave it alone. After all, IF JA did not want it out there surely she would shut up.   

Games and more games.
I have to wonder IF JA thot up this new game on her own or if Nurmi assisted her...

" ...The first motion calls for Judge Stephens to keep a 15-page letter written by Arias on Oct. 22 out of the jury's sight. In the 33-year-old Arizona resident's request, she asked the judge to give her another defense attorney, saying she didn't trust lawyer Kirk Nurmi. She reportedly wrote that he didn't "like her," citing an "utter poverty of people skills."



One of the new motions states that both of Arias lawyers will have to step away from the case if the retrial jury catches wind of Arias' request for a new defense attorney, the Phoenix New Times reported.

"Ms. Arias draws the Court's attention to this rule because of the claims and/or assertions contained in Ms. Arias' Motion to Change Counsel are somehow deemed relevant and in turn admissible, both of Ms. Arias' attorneys would then become witness as they would then have relevant perspective on the claims and/or assertions Ms. Arias' made in this motion," the legal document reads. "Thus...both of Ms. Arias' attorneys would be ethically bound to withdraw. This withdrawal then would interfere with the rights due Ms. Arias..."

The second portion of the request asks that allegations made by Arias' former cellmate Cassandra Thea Collins be omitted from the case.

Collins revealed to FOX-10 News during a November interview that Arias was "dangerous" and reportedly made threats to slit the throat of the prosecutor who wanted to give her the death sentence.

"She said if she's given a death sentence, she wanted to get her revenge," Collins said at the time. "She [said she knew] inmates on the outs to do a mafia bowtie. Cut his throat. I really think she would try to hurt someone."

The motion states that Collins didn't have any real proof to back her comments, and she "was found criminally incompetent to stand trial and had mental health problems of such severity that she was involuntarily committed to a mental health facility."

Arias, who was found guilty of killing former lover Travis Alexander in his Albuquerque home, will soon stand trial, but Judge Stephens hasn't set a rescheduling date just yet. ..."

http://www.hngn.com/articles/24972/20140221/jodi-arias-trial-update-defense-attorneys-request-two-heavily-covered-events-stay-out-of-the-courtroom.htm

This is one chick I gladly go to prison for if I could just get my paws on her...IYKWIM.

One Wonders wrote:This is one chick I gladly go to prison for if I could just get my paws on her...IYKWIM.

I too would love to get my claws on her, however I'd rather not go to prison to do this. LOL. Someone should do to her what she did to Travis. I thought I seen them all until JA came along, she is the worst of the worst. Too bad Travis didn't see this coming.


My heart and prayers go to his family.

Does anyone know when this trial will finally go forward? I now hear that the date of Mar. 17 is cancelled. Has no new date for sentencing phase been reset yet???

Haven't heard when this trial will finally go forward and I was wondering if any of the jurors were having any thoughts/reflections on what their actions (failure to do their job) have brought about. The b&^%h is living in relative comfort to what she should be in, continuing to plagiarise decent peoples artwork that benefits her looney family, holding 'court' with other inmates, feeding BS to her weird friend to pass on via twitter, continuing her lies and playing the victim, and just generally continuing to LIVE! It's not right and I'm madder than hell. I'd love to know where they are now and hope that their lives have been impacted in a negative (but not catastrophic) manner. AJMO.

Hi 18th and HC!!!!!!!!  I don't think a date has been set yet; Juan has a new trial beginning on May 12th.
 
Jodi Arias sentencing retrial pushed back; no new date set
 
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/jodi-arias-sentencing-retrial-pushed-back-no-new-date-set/

Jodi Arias penalty phase retrial set for September

Associated Press
By BRIAN SKOLOFF
9 hours ago

PHOENIX (AP) — Prosecutors will again try to convince a jury to sentence Jodi Arias to death in a second penalty phase that will begin in September.

During a hearing Monday, which Arias did not attend, a judge set the new trial date with jury selection to begin Sept. 8.

Read more:

http://news.yahoo.com/jodi-arias-penalty-phase-retrial-set-september-185510383.html

...still up to shenanigans with this group.  IIRC, this was the lady who giggled like a school girl with JA during trial - the one who wore low cut blouses!  
 
Sheriff's office bans Arias defense aide from jail
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says mitigation specialist Maria De La Rosa is banned from its jails because she recently took a drawing by Arias out of the jail.
 
http://www.aol.com/article/2014/03/18/sheriffs-office-bans-arias-defense-aide-from-jail/20852198/

Weeziethm wrote:...still up to shenanigans with this group.  IIRC, this was the lady who giggled like a school girl with JA during trial - the one who wore low cut blouses!  
 
Sheriff's office bans Arias defense aide from jail
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says mitigation specialist Maria De La Rosa is banned from its jails because she recently took a drawing by Arias out of the jail.
 
http://www.aol.com/article/2014/03/18/sheriffs-office-bans-arias-defense-aide-from-jail/20852198/

omg are none of these people professional? I really hope that the new trial for Arias is quick and efficient.

Weeziethm wrote:...still up to shenanigans with this group.  IIRC, this was the lady who giggled like a school girl with JA during trial - the one who wore low cut blouses!  
 
Sheriff's office bans Arias defense aide from jail
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says mitigation specialist Maria De La Rosa is banned from its jails because she recently took a drawing by Arias out of the jail.
 
http://www.aol.com/article/2014/03/18/sheriffs-office-bans-arias-defense-aide-from-jail/20852198/

I just stumbled on this.
Have two other links I want to share:
http://www.courtchatter.com/2014/03/arias-defense-team-member-banned-from.html

" ...Maria De La Rosa, the mitigation specialist who was carrying the drawing in a packet of legal papers, has been banned from the jails. She has at least five other clients facing the death penalty. ..."

This is a good court link.


USA Today:
Mentions the Sept court date.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/03/18/jodi-arias-trial-defense-member-banned-from-jails/6555615/

I can't believe people are stupid enough to fall under that monsters spell and do her bidding for her at the risk of losing their own careers. If you are stupid enough to do it then you deserve whatever is handed to you in punishment. Who ever she works for will most likely fire her and there goes her career. Tata career!

Ban lifted on Arizona jail visits for Arias defense team member

BY DAVID SCHWARTZ

PHOENIX  Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:48pm EDT

(Reuters) - Arizona sheriff's officials lifted a ban on Wednesday on jail visits by a key member of Jodi Arias' defense team over accusations she tried to smuggle one of the convicted murderer's drawings out of the facility, an administrator said.

Mitigation specialist Maria De La Rosa, who helps gather information to spare clients the death penalty, will be allowed to see Arias and other clients inside any of the Maricopa County jails, said Jack MacIntyre, the Sheriff's Office chief deputy.

"I think we have made our point on this matter," MacIntyre said. "She has been re-instated immediately and there are no other conditions."

Read more:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/20/us-usa-arizona-jodiarias-idUSBREA2J03320140320

Jodi Arias Trial: Experts Say Defense at a Disadvantage With New Jury in Sentencing Phase
By Zachary Stieber, Epoch Times | March 27, 2014

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As for the new jury, O’Mara believes that it works against the defense.

“Problem that we have with this new jury, they only get the overview of the case. Unfortunately, if there was going to be success for the defense, it was having Jodi Arias on the stand for so long that you sort of got to like her or got to realize that she was a little bit nutty,” he said. ”They’re not going to have the emotionalism attached to it. I think it’s going to work against Jodi Arias.”
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Read more:  http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/586474-jodi-arias-trial-experts-say-that-defense-is-at-a-disadvantage-in-new-sentencing-phase/

O'Mara is an expert???
Too funny!

One Wonders wrote:O'Mara is an expert???
Too funny!

I know, they come on TV once in their life and they are given a title of "expert". Just like Baez. It's a joke.

Gizmo711 wrote:

One Wonders wrote:O'Mara is an expert???
Too funny!

I know, they come on TV once in their life and they are given a title of "expert".  Just like Baez.  It's a joke.

Amazing huh? I could be an "expert butt scratcher" if I did it just once on TV, lol.

Jodi Arias due in court ahead of September retrial
Published May 12, 2014

"PHOENIX – Jodi Arias is due back in court this week as attorneys prepare for a second penalty phase...."

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/05/12/jodi-arias-due-in-court-ahead-september-retrial/?intcmp=latestnews

Freckles wrote:Jodi Arias due in court ahead of September retrial
Published May 12, 2014

"PHOENIX –  Jodi Arias is due back in court this week as attorneys prepare for a second penalty phase...."

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/05/12/jodi-arias-due-in-court-ahead-september-retrial/?intcmp=latestnews

Any news on this????

Freckles wrote:

Freckles wrote:Jodi Arias due in court ahead of September retrial
Published May 12, 2014

"PHOENIX –  Jodi Arias is due back in court this week as attorneys prepare for a second penalty phase...."

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/05/12/jodi-arias-due-in-court-ahead-september-retrial/?intcmp=latestnews

Any news on this????

today sometime!

I couldn't find any official links, but over at WS they are following tweets from Wild About Trial.  Apparently Judge Stephens sealed the proceedings and kicked the media out...she is hearing the motion about cameras.  They said next hearing on July 1.

Said Jodi there in stripes, no glasses, hair long and down.  Said Nurmi had lost a ton of weight and looked really good.  Maria de la Boobies was also there and I believe there is a motion regarding her recent shenanigans at the jail (??).

That's all I saw!!

Vinnie Politan ‏@VinniePolitan · 25m
#jodiarias trial will have cameras in the courtroom... But no LIVE transmission of signal... Trial will be aired AFTER a verdict...

https://twitter.com/VinniePolitan?original_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.realitychatter.com%2F&tw_i=471628111004450816&tw_p=embeddedtimeline&tw_w=369093545820291072

No live broadcast of Jodi Arias sentencing retrial, judge rules

BY DAVID SCHWARTZ
PHOENIX TUE MAY 27, 2014 4:22PM EDT

(Reuters) - An Arizona judge has rejected media requests to allow live broadcasts of court proceedings to determine if convicted killer Jodi Arias should receive the death penalty for murdering her ex-boyfriend in 2008, documents showed on Tuesday.

Judge Sherry Stephens ruled that the penalty phase may be recorded but that any resulting audio or video recordings may not be made public until after a verdict has been reached, according to court papers.

The judge also said that in the unlikely case she opts to change course and allow limited live broadcasts, such airings would be subject to a 15-minute delay.

Read more:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/27/us-usa-jodiarias-arizona-idUSKBN0E72IX20140527

Arizona judge rejects bid to nix death penalty for Jodi Arias

BY DAVID SCHWARTZ
PHOENIX  Fri May 30, 2014 5:08pm EDT

(Reuters) - An Arizona judge has again turned down a bid by convicted murderer Jodi Arias to be spared the death penalty during her sentencing retrial for killing her ex-boyfriend in 2008, court documents showed on Friday.

In a written ruling, Judge Sherry Stephens dismissed claims made by attorneys that the case was compromised when a key member of Arias’ defense team was temporarily barred from visiting Maricopa County jails.

“The defendant has failed to establish she suffered any prejudice as a result of the incident involving the mitigation specialist,” Stephens said in a ruling logged by the court on Friday but dated May 27.

Read more:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/30/us-usa-jodiarias-arizona-idUSKBN0EA26320140530

Hearing in Jodi Arias murder case closed to public
Posted: Jun 05, 2014 11:21 AM PST Updated: Jun 05, 2014 11:26 AM PST

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PHOENIX (AP) - A closed-door hearing was held Thursday in the Jodi Arias murder case.

The subject of the hearing was unknown.

The hearing was closed to the public, including news reporters.
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Read more:  http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/25704406/hearing-in-jodi-arias-murder-case-closed-to-public

This is an older article, but I hadn't seen it before:


Jodi Arias -- I Got Hepatitis C in Jail ... Now I'm Going After Sheriff Joe Arpaio AND Nancy Grace
4/19/2014 1:20 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Jodi claims in new legal docs -- obtained by TMZ -- while she was in the custody of Sheriff Joe ... she was given a Tuberculosis shot with an infected needle, which gave her Hep C.

She also claims her left silicone breast implant leaked and caused a fungal growth.  Jodi alleges she was denied medical care.
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Read more:  http://www.tmz.com/2014/04/19/jodi-arias-sues-nancy-grace-sheriff-joe-arapaio-love-letters-hepatitis/

http://www.azfamily.com/home/Sentencing-retrial-in-Jodi-Arias-case-still-on-schedule-269319761.html?hpt=ju_bn3


Sorry I do not know how to copy a small part of the story on my new tablet but wanted to share the link.

CuriousPortlander wrote:This is an older article, but I hadn't seen it before:


Jodi Arias -- I Got Hepatitis C in Jail ... Now I'm Going After Sheriff Joe Arpaio AND Nancy Grace
4/19/2014 1:20 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Jodi claims in new legal docs -- obtained by TMZ -- while she was in the custody of Sheriff Joe ... she was given a Tuberculosis shot with an infected needle, which gave her Hep C.

She also claims her left silicone breast implant leaked and caused a fungal growth.  Jodi alleges she was denied medical care.
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Read more:  http://www.tmz.com/2014/04/19/jodi-arias-sues-nancy-grace-sheriff-joe-arapaio-love-letters-hepatitis/

Ha ha! No plastic surgery in jail!!!
(Hi everyone!--- 18thcenturylady)

ARIAS HAS CHOSEN TO GO PRO SE IN HER UPCOMING PENALTY PHASE.
SHE WILL GO UP AGAINST MARTINEZ BY HERSELF.

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/26194099/2014/08/04/arias-wants-to-act-as-her-own-attorney-during-retrial

Okay kids hold onto your hats for this:
JA had a hearing today to "represent herself". Judge S tried to talk her out of it but she wasn't having any of it. Nurmi and Wilmont will remain in case she "needs" them, lol.
Jen's Trial Diaries @TrialDiariesJ
Uggghhh, I can't find a link I got this from WS.

Thank you sitemama for the link.
I hope her first motion will be to allow camera's in the courtroom as the penalty phase get underway.
Rubbing my hands together and saying we will get you my pretty...Bwahahahahaha!

Judge Stephens has ruled that Jodi Arias can represent herself in the upcoming penalty phase of her murder trial.

The 34-year-old Arias could face the death penalty for killing her ex-boyfriend in his suburban Phoenix bathroom six years ago in a jealous rage.

She was convicted of murder last year, but the jury was deadlocked on whether she should get life in prison or the death penalty. A new trial to determine the sentence is scheduled to begin Sept. 8.

Arias told the judge Monday of her intentions to act as her own lawyer. Judge Sherry Stephens granted the request.

"Juan Martinez Prosecutor Support Page


Since Arias has chosen to go the Pro Se route, she will also conduct her own Jury Voire Dire...smdh
She will drag this out and pull some shennanigans...
If she sat on the stand 18 days how long do ya all think she will drag out picking a jury?!"

I got this one and the ones above from Juan Martinez's face book page.

sitemama wrote:ARIAS HAS CHOSEN TO GO PRO SE IN HER UPCOMING PENALTY PHASE.
SHE WILL GO UP AGAINST MARTINEZ BY HERSELF.

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/26194099/2014/08/04/arias-wants-to-act-as-her-own-attorney-during-retrial

         

sitemama wrote:"Juan Martinez Prosecutor Support Page


Since Arias has chosen to go the Pro Se route, she will also conduct her own Jury Voire Dire...smdh
She will drag this out and pull some shennanigans...
If she sat on the stand 18 days how long do ya all think she will drag out picking a jury?!"

I got this one and the ones above from Juan Martinez's face book page.

The tension is rising.  
"Will JA find herself incompetent to represent herself?
Will JA ask the judge for new counsel?
Stay tuned..."

  
IMO, this broad has a hard time NOT trying to control everyone and everything around her.
I think back to when she purportedly "had her way" with .... Bobby.
Recalling the statements regarding JA leaving high school.
Recalling statements of when she decided to sneak out of the house, how she wanted her own car, etc.

JA knows no boundaries.
  
She IS determined to try Juan Martinez's patience.
Maybe, she will try for a "lawyer to lawyer" meeting and try to frame him for "inappropriate advances" or something.   
Like he would be interested in a loser, a murderer, someone who reports she has hep C....
(I wonder if that showed up in Travis' autopsy or if it is something she contracted from sexual liaisons in jail?) 

She is as goofy as a three dollar bill.
 

On a death sentence penalty phase:
It is highly unusual for a defendant to have legal counsel who is inexperienced for the penalty phase. Maybe, she is hoping to pull it out for a mistrial? I am sure this is why the judge has determined JA MUST keep counsel close to advise.

Juan Martinez Prosecutor Support Page


Arias has hired an investigator and wants evidence looked into at the Mesa PD.
If you guys recall back about 6 months ago I posted a YouTube video of some nut case that wanted to assist her.
He was a former Detective in the Chicago area that moved to California. It may be him. I'm searching for the video.

Freckles wrote:

sitemama wrote:ARIAS HAS CHOSEN TO GO PRO SE IN HER UPCOMING PENALTY PHASE.
SHE WILL GO UP AGAINST MARTINEZ BY HERSELF.

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/26194099/2014/08/04/arias-wants-to-act-as-her-own-attorney-during-retrial

         

Holy Moly.... didn't see THAT one coming!  I'm kind of surprised Judge S granted this - wonder what the precedent's are, if any??

Bottom Line....JA is playing games - what she does best!  She's like that mustard seed stuck in your molar which doesn't go away. And she is going to try her darndest to "stick it" to everyone and drag this out as long as she can.

Thinking about this today.
Who represents the biggest threat to JA?
Judge Stephens.
JA is gunning for the judge. JA will try to get a mistrial.  
Judge could possibly impose the death sentence (by jury) or life w/out parole.
JA will try to nullify the judge.
It will be "watch me as I dismantle Juan  Martinez" with my right hand and destroy the judge with my left hand.
Her interactions with JM will simply be a distraction.
She is looking to have this judge destroyed because of the power the judge has...

JMO

Bear in mind JA HAS represented herself before!!
She grandstanded before flopping.
It was at a hearing/preliminary hearing held in July or August before the trial ....

Freckles wrote:Thinking about this today.
Who represents the biggest threat to JA?
Judge Stephens.
JA is gunning for the judge. JA will try to get a mistrial.  
Judge could possibly impose the death sentence (by jury) or life w/out parole.
JA will try to nullify the judge.
It will be "watch me as I dismantle Juan  Martinez" with my right hand and destroy the judge with my left hand.
Her interactions with JM will simply be a distraction.
She is looking to have this judge destroyed because of the power the judge has...

JMO

Bear in mind JA HAS represented herself before!!
She grandstanded before flopping.
It was at a hearing/preliminary hearing  held in July or August before the trial ....

BBM
I have to ask why she would do that Freckles? Because Judge Stephens seems to favor JAs position in my opinion.
How do you think JA will do it, cuz I haven't a clue?

One=
Not sure. Maybe, try to get the judge to issue sanctions against her in presence of the jury, many sidebars, many objections by prosecution? Then, declare the jury has been unduly influenced and may have a bias. Perhaps, in presence of the jury, state the judge herself is biased against JA....I am sure JA would like to stretch this out as long as she can and she would feel she could control the outcome more if she had a male judge...

Just my guesses....