Is Kohberger’s Attorney Destroying Her Credibility Before Trial?
In the latest episode of the popular true-crime podcast “Hidden Killers,” hosted by Tony Brueski, an insightful discussion was held with former Prosecutor and attorney Laurie Gilbertson concerning the recent legal tactics employed by Ann Taylor, the defense attorney for the infamous Kohberger case.
Recently, Taylor filed a motion seeking to have Kohberger’s indictment dismissed on the grounds that the grand jury was erroneously instructed on the standard of proof required for the indictment. Taylor argued that the jury should have been informed that the proof required would be “beyond a reasonable doubt,” not the standard for presentment, which she claims was the standard used.
According to Gilbertson, however, Taylor’s move is flawed. Gilbertson accused Taylor of damaging her credibility before the court by making this filing. “She knows what the standard is and what the correct standard is and the correct way to instruct a grand jury. These are formalities and she knows it,” Gilbertson emphasized.
Moreover, Gilbertson highlighted the absurdity of Taylor admitting in the motion that “all of modern jurisprudence” is against her client. “If you gotta put a sentence like that in, you know that you’re making some crazy claim,” Gilbertson remarked. She argued that this desperate strategy only highlights the lack of a solid defense for Kohberger.
The podcast hosts also criticized Taylor for what they described as ‘throwing random elements’ into the case. They noted how Taylor suggested that evidence such as DNA and the sheath could have been planted, drawing parallels with tactics used during the O.J. Simpson case. Furthermore, Taylor’s late filing of an alibi defense, without providing adequate information to the prosecution, was highlighted as a questionable strategy.
Gilbertson was equally critical of these tactics, describing the alibi defense as a desperate attempt to create doubt without substance. “In order for there to be a fair trial, you forfeit the right to use an alibi if you do not provide the information about it to the prosecution within the statutory time,” Gilbertson stated.
The former Prosecutor also criticized Taylor’s alleged disregard of a gag order, which prevents attorneys from discussing case details outside the court. The hosts and Gilbertson observed that Taylor seems to bypass this order by using court filings to make public insinuations. They suggested this might be an attempt to influence potential jurors, a tactic reminiscent of a political campaign.
“What it seems to me here over everything she’s filed over the past, I guess, week or so, is playing games a bit with the system,” Gilbertson opined. Despite all these maneuvers, the hosts and Gilbertson remain skeptical of their ultimate effectiveness.
In conclusion, the “Hidden Killers” episode offered a critical perspective on Taylor’s handling of the Kohberger case. Gilbertson’s expert legal insight revealed questionable tactics, potentially damaging Taylor’s credibility. However, whether these tactics will sway the course of the case remains to be seen. As Brueski concluded, “We’ll see.”
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Recently, Taylor filed a motion seeking to have Kohberger’s indictment dismissed on the grounds that the grand jury was erroneously instructed on the standard of proof required for the indictment. Taylor argued that the jury should have been informed that the proof required would be “beyond a reasonable doubt,” not the standard for presentment, which she claims was the standard used.
According to Gilbertson, however, Taylor’s move is flawed. Gilbertson accused Taylor of damaging her credibility before the court by making this filing. “She knows what the standard is and what the correct standard is and the correct way to instruct a grand jury. These are formalities and she knows it,” Gilbertson emphasized.
Moreover, Gilbertson highlighted the absurdity of Taylor admitting in the motion that “all of modern jurisprudence” is against her client. “If you gotta put a sentence like that in, you know that you’re making some crazy claim,” Gilbertson remarked. She argued that this desperate strategy only highlights the lack of a solid defense for Kohberger.
The podcast hosts also criticized Taylor for what they described as ‘throwing random elements’ into the case. They noted how Taylor suggested that evidence such as DNA and the sheath could have been planted, drawing parallels with tactics used during the O.J. Simpson case. Furthermore, Taylor’s late filing of an alibi defense, without providing adequate information to the prosecution, was highlighted as a questionable strategy.
Gilbertson was equally critical of these tactics, describing the alibi defense as a desperate attempt to create doubt without substance. “In order for there to be a fair trial, you forfeit the right to use an alibi if you do not provide the information about it to the prosecution within the statutory time,” Gilbertson stated.
The former Prosecutor also criticized Taylor’s alleged disregard of a gag order, which prevents attorneys from discussing case details outside the court. The hosts and Gilbertson observed that Taylor seems to bypass this order by using court filings to make public insinuations. They suggested this might be an attempt to influence potential jurors, a tactic reminiscent of a political campaign.
“What it seems to me here over everything she’s filed over the past, I guess, week or so, is playing games a bit with the system,” Gilbertson opined. Despite all these maneuvers, the hosts and Gilbertson remain skeptical of their ultimate effectiveness.
In conclusion, the “Hidden Killers” episode offered a critical perspective on Taylor’s handling of the Kohberger case. Gilbertson’s expert legal insight revealed questionable tactics, potentially damaging Taylor’s credibility. However, whether these tactics will sway the course of the case remains to be seen. As Brueski concluded, “We’ll see.”
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