Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Interested to see HOW THIS GETS TREATED, 2 Million dollar bail set, bail be paid by legit sources.

Bail raised to 2 million for Kailan Meserve charged with kidnap, rape by force and other serious charges; DA will insist bail be paid by legitimate sources - John Chiv/Words Worth

Kailan Meserve who was busted for sexual battery, forcible rape, oral copulation and more is Dave Meserve's son - John Chiv/Words Worth

Former Arcata City Council member Dave Meserve was in court this morning. His son is charged with 17 counts including threats to commit crime resultung in death, first degree burglary, forcible oral copulation (several counts), sexual battery, kidnap to commit robbery, penetration by a foreign object and assault with a deadly weapon. A criminal protective order has been served on him.
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It's obviously being taken seriously. Very sorry for Dave Meserve and his family.

(By how it gets treated, I am talking about media and commentariat, vs how other cases with high profile parents have been treated vis-a-vis respect. IN case you were wondering.)

UPDATE: May 5, still no coverage.

Rest of media covers hearings on Trevor Bohn who did not face charges yet ignores any coverage of Dave Meserve's son or Hezekiah Allen - John Chiv/Words Worth

The former co-defendant (the girlfriend) speaks (UPDATED)

As you saw in yesterday's post, this case has received a lot of attention. It's stirred controversy, and had its twists and turns. If you believe that the victim was yelling at the soon-to-be killer, it's a case of men behaving badly, and it didn't need to end this way. Ferrer should have laughed and kept walking. But by his own admission, he didn't. It is a shame. And I suspect he will pay for his 'fatal' mistake. Read John Chiv's complete coverage, at the link.

Defense forensic pathologist bolsters prosecution argument in Ferrer case, saying if Anderson had received medical help immediately, he could have survived - John Chiv/Words Worth May 6, 2015 (UPDATE)
DDA Rees has destroyed Ferrer's credibility, he has poked holes in Rocheleau's credibility and if the trend continues with Stoiber, the defense case is looking very bleak at this point.
Possible witness tampering in Ferrer case? - John Chiv/Words Worth May 6, 2015 (UPDATE)
DDA Rees exposes yet another key defense victim and Ferrer's former girlfriends's testimony; even on direct her testimony further sinks Ferrer's defense case - John Chiv/Words Worth May 6, 2015 (UPDATE)
"Would you call it a violent punk night?" Sophie Rocheleau's denial later called out on cross by DDA Rees by showing a facebook post - John Chiv/Words Worth May 6, 2015

Ferrer defense witness 3 and 4 don't make much of a difference - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
No one except Ferrer, Stoiber and Rocheleau were at the altercation. Anderson is dead. That leaves Ferrer whose credibility is toast due to his own actions and words. Character witnesses can't rehabilitate that damage.
She saw the open knife in Ferrer's hand and he said, "we need to get rid of this and I saw him toss it somewhere" - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
Rocheleau said they walked away from Anderson at a fast pace and could hear "incoherent yelling" from Anderson. When they turned at 12th Street, "Joey stopped and said, 'Oh shit, I think I stabbed him.'." Rocheleau said both her and "Nick were like, what? I didn't believe it; it's not what I saw. It didn't seem plausible."
"Oh shit, I think I stabbed him", is what Ferrer said to Sophie Rocheleau who made a very credible witness for the defense today but her truthful testimony further shows Ferrer's isn't telling the whole truth
Law enforcement and the DA's office has maintained that Stoiber and Rocheleau were truthful in their testimony from day one. Court took a short break and when Rocheleau walked out, she briefly glanced at Ferrer who did not eveen acknowledge her.
U guys were going to put the beat on him" ; "Do you think Doug's family wishes he could have the luxury to go home?" Deputy District Attorney Rees asks Juan Ferrer - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
On a brief re-cross, DDA Rees brought that statement up and said, "Do you think Doug's family wishes he had the luxury to go home?"

Ferrer snapped at Mr. Rees, "I knew you would bring that up. That is a stupid question to ask."

And that is the image Ferrer left the jury with this morning.
Even when given a chance to express remorse for his actions on the stand, Ferrer calls Douglas Anderson "rabid jackal" - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
Two family members drove all night to be here for the trial of the man who denies killing Douglas Anderson - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
One thing I know, Doug was loved.
Considering the history of this case: Yesterday's post includes the links to coverage by John Chiv, KIEM, The Mad River Union, Times-Standard and Lost Coast Outpost

Ferrer’s girlfriend testifies she saw him punch stabbing victim - Will Houston/Times-Standard 4/29/15
Ferrer gives testimony in Arcata chef murder trial - Will Houston/Times-Standard 4/28/15

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Considering the history of this case (Updated)

It's interesting where it is ending up.

It's a good thing it went to trial.

"You keep using that word fatal, why?"; "So he didn't fall on the knife, it went into his chest when you pushed him off?" DDA Rees uses Ferrer's own words to trip him up - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 28, 2015
DDA Roger Rees was masterful in his cross. If this was a chess game, DDA Rees got Ferrer to checkmate with every move; in this case every question. This is how Mr. Rees opened his cross of Ferrer.

DDA Rees: "You were angry because you never got to see a photo of Anderson-Jordet?"

Ferrer: "Yes."
"I will fucking kill you"; "I will fuck that fat bitch up", Ferrer recalls statements today never brought up before - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 28, 2015
This is the first time we have heard these threats mentioned. This interaction is also important because when Mr. Rees questioned Ferrer on cross, he gets caught in his own words.
◼ It was not a good day for the defense.: "I was lying, yes" admits Ferrer to DDA Roger Rees who decimated Ferrer's credibility on cross following Ferrer's own direct testimony which caught him in a mess - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 28, 2015
DDA Roger Rees got to finally question Ferrer during the last hour until court adjourned at noon. He was masterful in decimating Ferrer's credibility and catching him in lie after lie and inconsistency and one point when DDA Rees questioned Ferrer, his response was "I was lying, yes."

History of the case:

Ferrer defense witness 3 and 4 don't make much of a difference - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
No one except Ferrer, Stoiber and Rocheleau were at the altercation. Anderson is dead. That leaves Ferrer whose credibility is toast due to his own actions and words. Character witnesses can't rehabilitate that damage.
She saw the open knife in Ferrer's hand and he said, "we need to get rid of this and I saw him toss it somewhere" - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
Rocheleau said they walked away from Anderson at a fast pace and could hear "incoherent yelling" from Anderson. When they turned at 12th Street, "Joey stopped and said, 'Oh shit, I think I stabbed him.'." Rocheleau said both her and "Nick were like, what? I didn't believe it; it's not what I saw. It didn't seem plausible."
"Oh shit, I think I stabbed him", is what Ferrer said to Sophie Rocheleau who made a very credible witness for the defense today but her truthful testimony further shows Ferrer's isn't telling the whole truth - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
Law enforcement and the DA's office has maintained that Stoiber and Rocheleau were truthful in their testimony from day one. Court took a short break and when Rocheleau walked out, she briefly glanced at Ferrer who did not eveen acknowledge her.
U guys were going to put the beat on him" ; "Do you think Doug's family wishes he could have the luxury to go home?" Deputy District Attorney Rees asks Juan Ferrer - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
On a brief re-cross, DDA Rees brought that statement up and said, "Do you think Doug's family wishes he had the luxury to go home?"

Ferrer snapped at Mr. Rees, "I knew you would bring that up. That is a stupid question to ask."

And that is the image Ferrer left the jury with this morning.
Even when given a chance to express remorse for his actions on the stand, Ferrer calls Douglas Anderson "rabid jackal" - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
Two family members drove all night to be here for the trial of the man who denies killing Douglas Anderson - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
One thing I know, Doug was loved.
Ferrer voices pity for his stabbing victim - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 29, 2015
D.A.: Ferrer went too far with lethal use of force - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 29, 2015
Ferrer’s girlfriend testifies she saw him punch stabbing victim - Will Houston/Times-Standard 4/29/15
Ferrer gives testimony in Arcata chef murder trial - Will Houston/Times-Standard 4/28/15
"You keep using that word fatal, why?"; "So he didn't fall on the knife, it went into his chest when you pushed him off?" DDA Rees uses Ferrer's own words to trip him up - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 28, 2015
"I will fucking kill you"; "I will fuck that fat bitch up", Ferrer recalls statements today never brought up before - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 28, 2015
◼ It was not a good day for the defense.: "I was lying, yes" admits Ferrer to DDA Roger Rees who decimated Ferrer's credibility on cross following Ferrer's own direct testimony which caught him in a mess - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 28, 2015
Ferrer tells jurors his version of stabbing - Paul Mann/Mad River Union - Apr 28, 2015
Despite taking the stand, Ferrer's brief testimony today paled in comparison to People's last two witnesses - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 27, 2015
Ferrer: "My grandma is fucking crazy, she has dementia"; "My girlfriend is autistic, she has Asperger's"; Ferrer throws loved ones under the bus - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 27, 2015
"When this is presented to 12 people who have to make a decision about you, don't you want them to see your side?"; "You are insulting the intelligence of people who will make the decision..." - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 27, 2015
People rest in Ferrer case; first defense witness today is the defendant - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 27, 2015
Dueling surprises at Ferrer trial - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 27, 2015
Week two, Ferrer murder trial “I just stuck him, to get past him” - KIEM-TV News w/video
Forensic pathologist testifies that Arcata chef could have survived stab wound, had he got to the ER within the hour - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 24, 2015
Lawyers in fatal stabbing case spar over ‘reasonable doubt’ - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 21, 2015
Defense claims anti-gay bigotry in fatal stabbing case - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 15, 2015
Watching his client's case tank, defense attorney in Ferrer case takes an unprofessional swipe at the prosecution in an outburst in court - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 23, 2015
A lone hiking sandal, blood and urine near the sidewalk and glasses; Anderson-Jordet died alone on the streets of Arcata less than 2 blocks away from making it home - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 22, 2015
Lawyers in fatal stabbing case spar over ‘reasonable doubt’ - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 21, 2015
D.A.: ‘Ferrer ran and hid’ - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 21, 2015
"Only my sister aside from you and soph and my fam are gangsters no snitching" - John Chiv/Words Worth
Rees: "Without that video, we would never know the defendant was responsible for Doug's death," - John Chiv/Words Worth
Reavis: "However Mr. Jordet was to his family and friends, what Mr. Ferrer knew was a drunk, homophobic individual"; defense claims "he fell on that knife" - John Chiv/Words Worth
Defense states Arcata chef fell on knife in Ferrer trial opening statements - Will Houston, Eureka Times-Standard
Juan Ferrer invoking auspices of Krishna before his upcoming jury trial? - John Chiv/Words Worth
Dear Mr. Chiv, - John Chiv/Words Worth
"Sexual orientation is a key issue, this is how all this started"; homophobia and views on LGBT community important in Ferrer jury trial - John Chiv/Words Worth
Day 2 of Juan Ferrer's jury trial: Defense says Ferrer statement of "killing fucking sandniggers" not his view but a response to law enforcement about what white, conservative majority thinks of Arabs - John Chiv/Words Worth
Judge Cissna to meet with attorneys in Ferrer tomorrow to possibly resolve case - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Earlier today: Sneak preview on Ferrer: Defense to pull time waiver and DDA Roger Rees to take over prosecution - John Chiv/Words Worth
Laggard witnesses turn up in Arcata chef murder case - Paul Mann/Mad River Union
Some witnesses avoiding subpoena. - John Chiv/Words Worth
The question of the day is will outgoing District Attorney Paul Gallegos show up for this hearing? The last time we waited almost half an hour, while court staff and the DDA in court tried "to locate Mr. Gallegos." - John Chiv/Words Worth
Co-defendants in Ferrer case get 3 years summary probation and 50 hours of community service - John Chiv/Words Worth
Two defendants plead guilty to battery charges in Arcata fatal stabbing case - Will Houston/Times-Standard
Juan Ferrer who is charged with stabbing Douglas Anderson Jordet back in court on Dec 17 - John Chiv/Words Worth
"Doug was a victim that day...we will be victims the rest of our lives" - John Chiv/Words Worth
The Question Of The Day was: ◼ Will Paul show up this time? Will the Arcata chef stabbing case ever go to trial?
And then: ◼ Paul did saunter in 20 minutes later and apologized to the Court twice. - John Chiv/Words Worth
Ferrer case continued again until Nov 10 - John Chiv/Words Worth
Disposition reached for Stoiber, all decisions delayed another 2 weeks in Ferrer case - John Chiv/Words Worth
"Every week we come back and hear the same excuse"; attorneys in Ferrer case express frustration with delays by Gallegos - John Chiv/Words Worth
People oppose motion to sever Ferrer but have yet to file; another date set - John Chiv/Words Worth
Defense attorneys are still awaiting discovery and District Attorney Paul Gallegos who opposed the motion to sever already had the case continued once and today did not even show up for Court. Instead he had DDA Zach Curtis ask for another week with no reason, again. - John Chiv/Words Worth 8/11/14 2:31
Paul requests two more weeks in Ferrer because all transcripts not ready - John Chiv/Words Worth
Ferrer jury trial date of August 4 vacated based on request by defense - John Chiv/Words Worth
Motion to sever Ferrer, Stoiber and Rocheleau cases temporarily on hold until July 21st - John Chiv/Words Worth Jul 7, 2014
Gallegos gets a bit of a dress down in defense's oral arguments before the court today in Ferrer case
A request will be made by the People to reschedule the hearing for two weeks since Paul Gallegos is out of town. - John Chiv/Words Worth 6/18/14
All three defendants were arraigned, they did not waive time. - John Chiv/Words Worth
Suspects plead not guilty in death of Arcata chef; trial date set - Will Houston/Times-Standard
Ferrer defendants held to answer on all charges - John Chiv/Words Worth 5/29/14
Reavis and Okin get Sligh to admit testimony left out during prosecution cross in Ferrer case - John Chiv/Words Worth 5/29/14
Possibility of other assailants and more heroin connections raised in Ferrer prelim day 2 - John Chiv/Words Worth 5/29/14
A witness in Ferrer case describes what she heard. Detailed testimony from today's preliminary updated later. - John Chiv/Words Worth 5/28/14
Arcata detective describes scene of fatal stabbing - Will Houston/Times-Standard 5/28/14
The Ferrer case has been moved to Courtroom 6 with Judge Christopher Wilson. Will start at 2:30 today and continue tomorrow at 8:30. - John Chiv/Words Worth 5/28/14
This afternoon, in Courtroom 4 there is Intervention for the Ferrer case. Courtroom is closed with attorneys only. Will Houston from the Times-Standard is waiting with me in the hallway to speak to attorneys. They came out within a few minutes. - John Chiv/Words Worth
Courtroom delays, scheduling conflicts lead to decision - Will Houston/Times-Standard
Ben Dale Letter to Editor Times-Standard
Plea deals tossed in Arcata fatal stabbing case; Judge: Decision made to keep 'public's confidence in the justice system' - Will Houston/The Times-Standard
Plea bargains rejected in Ferrer case - John Chiv/Words Worth UPDATED 4/2014
Judge Tosses Plea Deals in Anderson-Jordet Stabbing Case - Hank Sims/Lost Coast Outpost UPDATED
The Judge explains her reasoning. Gallegos late to the hearing. - John Chiv/Words Worth UPDATED
Ferrer sentencing may not happen until 4 p.m., information you would not know except for this post - John Chiv/Words Worth
Ferrer hearing to start at 4 - John Chiv/Words Worth
Allan Dollison declines Arnie Klein's request to attend Ferrer sentencing; will public have access to enough seats, read why - John Chiv/Words Worth
Showdown Over Arcata Stabbing Suspect’s Plea Deal This Afternoon - Hank Sims/Lost Coast Outpost
Community Encouraged to Come to Ferrer Sentencing Hearing - Arnie Klein
Anderson-Jordet's family ask Klein to challenge district attorney's plea deal, DA, local expert weigh in on case -Will Houston/The Times-Standard
Arcata fatal stabbing case reassigned from Firpo to Gallegos - Times-Standard
Gallegos reassigns Firpo from Arcata fatal stabbing case; DA will not challenge killer's plea deal - Will Houston/The Times-Standard
Firpo Seeks To Quit Ferrer Case - Mad River Union
Elan Firpo has requested Paul Gallegos reassign the Ferrer case; this and more at the Arcata Town Hall meeting today "I have asked the District Attorney, Paul Gallegos, to reassign the People v. Juan Ferrer case." - John Chiv/Words Worth
Ferrer Sentence Becomes A Political Issue In DA Race - Kevin Hoover/Mad River Union
A Note to Arnie from a Friend of Douglas Anderson-Jordet via Facebook
Family of slain Arcata chef to challenge plea deal; several district attorney candidates speak out on the case - Will Houston/The Times-Standard
D.A. Candidate Klein Seeks To Suspend Firpo’s Ferrer Plea - Mad River Union
DA’s Race Heats Up as Deal Struck in Fatal Stabbing Faces Possible Challenge by Victim’s Family - Kym Kemp/Lost Coast Outpost
...What has gone terribly wrong is that the victim’s character has been assassinated and HE has been put on trial.
Response Regarding the Ferrer Stabbing Disposition: - Facebook
Firpo Responds To Concerns About Ferrer Disposition - Mad River Union
Elan Firpo responds to concerns about Ferrer disposition - John Chiv/Words Worth
Firpo Responds to Plea Deal Critics - Thadeus Greenson/the Journal 2/24/14
Friend Wants to Clear Arcata Stabbing Victim’s Name - Kym Kemp/Lost Coast Outpost 2/25/14
Letter of Impact to the Humboldt County Court - Sue Campbell
Press Release Re: Ferrer Case - Watchpaul
DA Candidate Dollison Speaks Out Against Ferrer Plea Deal - Mad River Union
Three Arcata residents entered no contest pleas Thursday to charges associated with the fatal stabbing of a popular Abruzzi chef and musician late last year. - Will Houston/The Times-Standard
Juan Ferrer Faces Four Years in Prison For the Stabbing Death of Douglas Anderson-Jordet (UPDATED) - Andrew Goff/Lost Coast Outpost
Ferrer to serve 4 years in jail; Trio enters no contest plea for fatal Arcata stabbing - KIEM-TV (image source)
Ferrer Gets Two Years Jail For Killing A Man - Kevin Hoover/Mad River Union
(UPDATED) Three Arrested by APD for Homicide - Lost Coast Outpost
Man Stabbed to Death in Downtown Arcata - Lost Coast Outpost
Officials ID one of three charged in Arcata homicide case as main assailant - TIMES-STANDARD

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Mad River Union Coverage: (for updating purposes)
Thin evidence hedges Ferrer jury - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 5/17/15
Ferrer jury begins deliberations - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 5/14/15
Irked Ferrer hounds prosecutor - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 5/12/15
News analysis: Dissecting the Ferrer fatal stabbing case - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 5/7/15
Ferrer voices pity for his stabbing victim - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 4/29/15
DA: Ferrer went too far with use of lethal force - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 4/29/15
Ferrer tells his version of stabbing - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 4/28/15
Dueling surprises at Ferrer trial - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 4/27/15
DA: Ferrer ran and hid
Lawyers in fatal stabbing case spar over 'reasonable doubt' - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 4/21/15
Arcata trio balks at aiding Ferrer defense - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 12/17/14

Monday, April 27, 2015

Coming to an end: People Rest In The Ferrer Case

Despite taking the stand, Ferrer's brief testimony today paled in comparison to People's last two witnesses - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 27, 2015
"I'm a vegetarian, not a killer," said Ferrer. "I was scared." DDA Roger Rees asked Deputy Harris if Ferrer ever said he was in fear of his life, of great bodily injury or that he was afraid for his companions. To all questions, Deputy Harris replied with "No."
Ferrer: "My grandma is fucking crazy, she has dementia"; "My girlfriend is autistic, she has Asperger's"; Ferrer throws loved ones under the bus - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 27, 2015
Sergeants ask what should happen to the person that stabbed Douglas Anderson. "Nobody should die for hurling an insult, maybe bitch slapped or something."

Acting Sgt. Ortega: "Give me a reason why Sophie and Nick would say you stabbed him?

"I don't know," responds Ferrer.
"When this is presented to 12 people who have to make a decision about you, don't you want them to see your side?"; "You are insulting the intelligence of people who will make the decision..." - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 27, 2015
"I don't know what you are talking about," says Ferrer. When they mention his two friends again and that they will be held responsible for something he did, Ferrer responds, "That's unfortunate."
People rest in Ferrer case; first defense witness today is the defendant - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 27, 2015

Dueling surprises at Ferrer trial - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 27, 2015

Week two, Ferrer murder trial “I just stuck him, to get past him” - KIEM-TV News w/video

Forensic pathologist testifies that Arcata chef could have survived stab wound, had he got to the ER within the hour - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 24, 2015
Forensic pathologist testifies that Arcata chef could have survived stab wound, had he got to the ER within the hour
This morning's testimony in the jury trial for Juan Ferrer started with forensic pathologist Dr. Mark Super testifying that Douglas Anderson did not have to die. If he had made it to the ER, his life could have been saved and the wound to his heart repaired.
The defense immediately called Arcata murder suspect Juan Joseph Ferrer to the witness stand in surprise testimony today, April 27 after the prosecution abruptly rested its case without calling some of its key witnesses.
Lawyers in fatal stabbing case spar over ‘reasonable doubt’ - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 21, 2015

D.A.: ‘Ferrer ran and hid’ - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 21, 2015
Lawyers in fatal stabbing case spar over ‘reasonable doubt’ - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 21, 2015
Rees used Ferrer’s post-arrest statements to Arcata police to portray the suspect as a liar and a dissimulator who sought to avoid coming forward and taking responsibility for his lethal action against a lone, unarmed victim who did no more than shout curse words at Ferrer and his two companions on H Street in downtown Arcata.

Marshaling police interview recordings, Ferrer’s text messages and a Power Point of the defendant’s statements to police, Rees zeroed in immediately on the defendant’s credibility.
Defense claims anti-gay bigotry in fatal stabbing case - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 15, 2015

Thursday, April 23, 2015

The evolving story, the texts are particularly damning

Watching his client's case tank, defense attorney in Ferrer case takes an unprofessional swipe at the prosecution in an outburst in court - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 23, 2015
DDA Roger Rees continued to build a successful case on the third day in the jury trial where Juan Ferrer is charged with the murder of Arcata chef Douglas Anderson-Jordet. KEEP READING
A lone hiking sandal, blood and urine near the sidewalk and glasses; Anderson-Jordet died alone on the streets of Arcata less than 2 blocks away from making it home - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 22, 2015
The rest of Detective Ortega's testimony was a very detailed description on how they identified Ferrer and his two friends, how they obtained the two videos from Humboldt Clothing and ReMax, how they tracked the timeline of the events leading up to the parties path's crossing. At the end of his direct testimony, Mr. Rees had Detective Ortega mark all the significant spots mentioned in his testimony: where the body was found, the bars were located, the businesesses that gave the video surveilance and the location of the Crew house.
Lawyers in fatal stabbing case spar over ‘reasonable doubt’ - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 21, 2015
D.A.: ‘Ferrer ran and hid’ - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 21, 2015
Text messages obtained by police include:
• “Long as that weapon don’t come up I think we are cool.”

• “Only my sister aside from you and soph and my fam are gangster no snitching.”

• “You think we’re clear?”

• “Clear enough. Not (cq) witnesses besides us.”

• “Word thanks brother.”
The defense attorney's job, of course, is to get his guy off.

"Only my sister aside from you and soph and my fam are gangsters no snitching" - John Chiv/Words Worth
Opening arguments in the Juan Ferrer jury trial this morning paint two completely different sides of the man charged with the death of Arcata chef Douglas Anderson-Jordet, which occurred when he was stabbed by Ferrer in November 2013.

...DDA Roger Rees gave a very powerful opening statement in which he played an audio recording where Ferrer's own words contradict a self-defense claim and his own texts incriminate him. Showing pictures of "Doug", Mr. Rees made a far more effective opening to the jury. The above quote is from a text between Juan Ferrer and his friend Nicholas Stiober, who was originally charged as a co-defendant and plead out to simple assault.
Rees: "Without that video, we would never know the defendant was responsible for Doug's death," - John Chiv/Words Worth
You are here because that defendant killed that man, killed him right here in the streets of Arcata and left him to die". That is how DDA Roger Rees ended his very powerful opening statement to a four women, 8 man jury with five alternates, which includes one woman this morning.
Reavis: "However Mr. Jordet was to his family and friends, what Mr. Ferrer knew was a drunk, homophobic individual"; defense claims "he fell on that knife" - John Chiv/Words Worth
Defense states Arcata chef fell on knife in Ferrer trial opening statements - Will Houston, Eureka Times-Standard

For those who are following this case:

Earlier posts here
Earlier posts at Words Worth
Earlier coverage at The Mad River Union
Times-Standard links

Incompetence moves up the chain

Backers of legal marijuana face challenges in crafting a ballot measure - LA Times

Although the state’s multibillion-dollar marijuana industry does “immense” environmental harm, he said, state oversight could diminish the damage.

“We need to see this problem as an opportunity to develop a regulatory scheme,” Gallegos said.
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It's no secret Paul's handlers wanted to move him up the chain. Looks like they found an opportunity. If this is the quality Gavin Newsom brings onto his team....one has to wonder who he's listening to. So now he's got a guy saying they need to develop a regulatory scheme (that's rich) who lost grants, lost half his staff, and left an ungodly mess in the DAs Office. It's comical really. Maybe Newsom ought read the Grand Jury report and do a little research.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

The 'peaceful Buddhist' and the murder trial

Interesting report from John Chiv on the Ferrer jury selection process: ◼ Juan Ferrer invoking auspices of Krishna before his upcoming jury trial? - John Chiv/Words Worth
Juan Ferrer who has been described by his defense attorney as a peaceful Buddhist, had a photo similar to the image (at the link) of Hindu deity Krishna playing the flute with a cow placed in front of him on the table in the courtroom.... Ferrer is charged with the murder of Arcata chef Douglas Anderson-Jordet.
Peaceful Buddhists are supposed to be averse to killing, not even killing gnats, or mosquitos.

Whatever else happens here, there's been no dispute about who stabbed the chef. Just a dispute as to why. No dispute that this guy and his friends left the chef to die. Just some dispute as to why.

And, a message from the victim's family:

Dear Mr. Chiv, - John Chiv/Words Worth

...Mr. Ferrer took Douglas’ life (a point Mr. Ferrer does not dispute) and now he and his attorney are trying to smear Douglas character in an attempt to invent a plausible defense. We find this particularly shameful.... (There's more, and it is well worth your time, if you've been following the case.)

Tuesday, April 07, 2015

Ferrer trial...

Lots of questions on this one. It became a high profile case during the last election, and became a hot-potato case when paul took it away from Elan Firpo. Arnie Klein was working with the victim's family.

"Sexual orientation is a key issue, this is how all this started"; homophobia and views on LGBT community important in Ferrer jury trial - John Chiv/Words Worth

The case for the stabbing of Arcata Chef Douglas Anderson-Jordet is expected to take approximately 8 weeks including Jury selection.

Day 2 of Juan Ferrer's jury trial: Defense says Ferrer statement of "killing fucking sandniggers" not his view but a response to law enforcement about what white, conservative majority thinks of Arabs - John Chiv/Words Worth

Will add other media links as they become available.