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Title: Trial for tree poisoner set to start Post by: 2Stater on June 18, 2012, 07:47:34 PM http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8069097/jury-selection-auburn-tigers-tree-poisoner-start-tuesday
Quote MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama fan accused of poisoning two oak trees that have been staging points for decades of celebrations at rival Auburn is about to go on trial. Attorneys will begin selecting a jury Tuesday to hear the case against Harvey Updyke Jr., in a courtroom less than 10 miles from Toomer's Corner and the Auburn campus. Quote Wess has asked that the charges be reduced to misdemeanors because the state of Alabama "has explicitly set the value of an oak tree" at $20, which would be below the level for a felony. Another Updyke attorney, Louis J. Willie III, said in court filings last week that Updyke might not be able to attend the trial because of "poorly controlled diabetes" and fainting spells. "He's just doing the best he can," Wess said. "He wants to get this over with." Quote The defense has submitted a list of 33 questions for potential jurors. Among them: Do they or family members or close friends have ties to Auburn University? Are they or their close friends or relatives familar with Toomer's Corner? Another question asked if anyone on the panel "will make a decision based upon the defendant being a University of Alabama sports fan." The jury selection may take longer than the trial. :lol: Title: Re: Trial for tree poisoner set to start Post by: Jamos on June 18, 2012, 08:28:34 PM What a waste of the state's money.
Title: Re: Trial for tree poisoner set to start Post by: XBAMA on June 18, 2012, 09:44:03 PM wth ? they will need to move this trail to Bolivia and
even then a jury might be hard to find ... :dunno: Title: Re: Trial for tree poisoner set to start Post by: Catch Prothro on June 18, 2012, 11:38:04 PM wth ? they will need to move this trail to Bolivia and Seems that they are gunning for him, leaving the case in Auburn. But everyone knows he is guilty, the only question is of what crime.even then a jury might be hard to find ... :dunno: Title: Re: Trial for tree poisoner set to start Post by: pmull on June 19, 2012, 08:17:51 AM They need to sentence him to community service and be done with this. I agree with Jamos, this is a big waste of tax payer money.
Title: Re: Trial for tree poisoner set to start Post by: Leroy on June 19, 2012, 08:33:30 AM They need to sentence him to community service and be done with this. I agree with Jamos, this is a big waste of tax payer money. #+ Title: Re: Trial for tree poisoner set to start Post by: carl childers on June 19, 2012, 08:44:04 AM However this thing goes, I am ready for it to be over.
Title: Re: Trial for tree poisoner set to start Post by: 2Stater on June 19, 2012, 09:00:08 AM However this thing goes, I am ready for it to be over. ^^This. It has dragged on long enough and as a fan I, for one, am ready for our black eye to heal. :deadhorse: Title: Re: Trial for tree poisoner set to start Post by: cbbama99 on June 19, 2012, 09:05:12 AM Anyone else hear something about Harvey's wife getting into it with a deputy yesterday as they were going into the courthouse?
Title: Re: Trial for tree poisoner set to start Post by: 2Stater on June 19, 2012, 09:17:28 AM Anyone else hear something about Harvey's wife getting into it with a deputy yesterday as they were going into the courthouse? http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/06/video_harvey_updykes_wife_in_a.html Quote OPELIKA, Alabama -- Harvey Updyke's wife got in an angry shouting match with deputies as she and her husband entered the Lee County Justice Center Monday morning. Elva Updyke was apparently concerned with the media filming her husband's walk through the security checkpoint. A Lee County deputy told her to move away. Harvey Updyke put his finger to his lips in an attempt to calm his wife. Title: Re: Trial for tree poisoner set to start Post by: cbbama99 on June 19, 2012, 10:19:16 AM Anyone else hear something about Harvey's wife getting into it with a deputy yesterday as they were going into the courthouse? http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/06/video_harvey_updykes_wife_in_a.html Quote OPELIKA, Alabama -- Harvey Updyke's wife got in an angry shouting match with deputies as she and her husband entered the Lee County Justice Center Monday morning. Elva Updyke was apparently concerned with the media filming her husband's walk through the security checkpoint. A Lee County deputy told her to move away. Harvey Updyke put his finger to his lips in an attempt to calm his wife. Quiet, woman! (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WUNd2TZVYkM/TE5Vk6yxwEI/AAAAAAAAAaA/jKnu2nXV0VI/s400/8-growls.png) |