Transcript of chat with Court TV's Mary Jane Stevenson on July 25, 1995. The chat focused on the upcoming retrial of Lyle and Erik Menendez. Starbrit13 : who does leslie's hair? CourtTV10 : yes, she seems too and she's a good ABC commentator D Skeptic : Have you spoken to the defendents? Baja Beach : Well, Terry always tells us he's not doing his job online, and he can give his personal CourtTV10 : although less ascerbic than she is in court Baja Beach : opinoin. YOU can't? BABS1994 : are you from LA? is it annoying to be out there all this time? FitKitN : Heehee.. really... Her fashion designer needs a job too Baja Beach : Sorry, don't mean to badger :-) ISAAK95 : she's more professional. hold your guns mary jane :) CourtTV10 : oh....this is my first time...i'll have to check with my boss for the next time...but for CourtTV10 : now, it will remain a secret Baja Beach : Thanks! :-) Baja Beach : Your so cool. D Skeptic : Thanks! BABS1994 : Terry created a controversy when he gave his opinion on Menendez in a chat LTLDARLIN : in a workmens comp case, can osteo arthritis be secondary to initial injury at later date BABS1994 : you are making the right decision CourtTV10 : i have lived in la for years...it's fun...there's a beach ISAAK95 : you're coming back < boom, thud> Chachee : DARLING>>>>this is MENENDEZ Baja Beach : Terry doesn't choose his words carefully. ISAAK95 : do you ever make it up to san francisco? BABS1994 : Terry said Lyle was dumb CourtTV10 : i think terry is quite articulate and professional D Skeptic : I like Terry's candidness. D Skeptic : I missed your answer. Have you ever spoken to L and E? BABS1994 : do you have any impressions of the defendants other than about their guilt ? CourtTV10 : no I stay away from SF because I have crazy sisteres there Chachee : Have you talked to the brothers or anyone that KNOWS them and what did they have to say? CourtTV10 : Yes I have spoken to lyle and erik FitKitN : <-- puts her feet up on the DA's table and watches the screen scroll on ... :) Jlh414 : Is the trial really going to start in August Chachee : yes??? Chachee : and??? Baja Beach : He is, but he didn't quite understand how he could fires on AOL when playing with the D Skeptic : And what was your opinon of them when you spoke to them? Baja Beach : proverbial matches. :-) CourtTV10 : it should start in august but it could easily be delayed Baja Beach : Is Leslie still talking about writs? Chachee : Do you know who they are calling as witnesses< MJ?? CourtTV10 : they were very talkative D Skeptic : Under what conditions did youe speak to them? ISAAK95 : :( could i talk you into reconciling with them? Chachee : Is that an understatement, oor what, MJ?? CourtTV10 : yes...leslie is still writing writs, as a matter of fact FitKitN : I hope it starts after OJ.. from one soap to the next CourtTV10 : not sure about the witness list yet, although it seems certain, no Oziel Baja Beach : Under what grounds? APuchalski : bye all....have to put the kids to bed... Baja Beach : On....sorry BABS1994 : what do you think of the effect of the media on trials? APuchalski : goodnight : ) CourtTV10 : no, i cant recoil at this point....whatever that means Baja Beach : see ya AP Chachee : bye ap D Skeptic : Bye ap Chachee : Is anyone calling Tracy Baker, do you think/ CourtTV10 : Oziel not to be called because stan ruled they can introduce the dec 11 tape without him BABS1994 : yeah, what is up with that Baker letter? Chachee : what did you think of Stan authenticating that tape????? CourtTV10 : dont know about tracy baker yet,, although i bet the prosecution will call her Chachee : CRAZY!!!! D Skeptic : Yeah. What about hte Baker letter? When did the police get that letter? BABS1994 : how are they going to get the circumstances of the 12/11 tape in--dont they need that? CourtTV10 : I thought it was surprising that stan authenticated tape..but he does know all the voices D Skeptic : So do I. LoreeB : everyone does CourtTV10 : they can bring in the 12/1 Chachee : yes, but how does he know what went on before and after....the circumstances??? D Skeptic : That doesn't make me able to authenticate the tape. ISAAK95 : do you believe the judge has shown a bias? Chachee : they could call me up and I could do it too CourtTV10 : They can bring in the 12/11 tape through det zoeller, who confiscated it from oziel Chachee : but How does Zoeller knoow the circumstances? Baja Beach : MJ, how can they cross examine Stan about the 12/11 before a jury? D Skeptic : But was Det. Zoeller there when the tape was made. Does he know the circumstances? BABS1994 : but how does the det know the circumstances except thru hearsay? CourtTV10 : No, he doesn't...that will be more tricky and that will be the whole tenor of the defense CourtTV10 : attack on the tape Baja Beach : The DO have constitutional right to that confrontation before a jury, don't they? D Skeptic : You betcha! Chachee : interesting....:) CourtTV10 : that's a funny vision...leslie cross examining stan Chachee : what about Norma?? What happened in court those days??? Baja Beach : I would PAY to see that! BABS1994 : Stan is just making problems for himself with these rulings Chachee : any fireworks?? D Skeptic : Yeah. I'll look forward to that! CourtTV10 : well, how is stan making probs for himself..you mean with the court of appeal Baja Beach : I hope Stan is overturned on all if Leslie takes writs. BABS1994 : what is Charlie Gessler like in court? CTV never shows his arguments Baja Beach : Wishfull thinking, right? BABS1994 : yeah, why doesnt stan take the safe route and just say they need oziel CourtTV10 : Well, he's good in court. he's a real veteran and he's a lawyer's lawyer BABS1994 : can't you get CTV to show more of the hearings on PTJ? or do they ask you ? CourtTV10 : I dont know...i think stan is being more risky...but of course the prosecutors are more CourtTV10 : aggressive this time aroung Chachee : MJ...how do you think Lyle will react to Charlie questioning him.....or will he? BABS1994 : does that Carol Najera ever talk in court? Baja Beach : MJ, is it fair to say that Charlie could be considered a "power lawyer"? ISAAK95 : are you ready for the noteriety this trial will bring you once it starts? Chachee : Is Jill ever in court? CourtTV10 : The problem is...stan won't let us mike the courtroom as you probably noticed, Chachee : questions questions questions BABS1994 : but we can hear it CourtTV10 : The audio sucks so..it doenst play well to play big chunks of tape..but I'm working on it Chachee : barely D Skeptic : Please do. CourtTV10 : slow down!!!!! Chachee : :) D Skeptic : :-) Sorry. BABS1994 : bad audio of menendez is better than these boring medical malpractice things Chachee : we are an inquisitive bunch CourtTV10 : I don't even know if Lyle will take the stand!!! ISAAK95 : are you ready for the noteriety this trial will bring you once it starts? Chachee : WOn't he have to about Norma?? JudgeWanaB : MJ--are you typing this yourself? BABS1994 : you have to schedule an encore chat, MJ CourtTV10 : no im never ready for notoriety Baja Beach : To send INSTANT MESSAGES (IMs), press Control + I key. Or see Baja Beach : the members menu. Chachee : lots and lots of questions..... CourtTV10 : of course im typing myself Baja Beach : To see those you've received, see the Windows menu! Baja Beach : oops....sorry...wrong button :-) ISAAK95 : would you ever try to escape the lights by going to SF? CourtTV10 : Not necessarily about norma, if they can ruin her on cross BABS1994 : what did you think of that Norma book? CourtTV10 : i will do some more encore chats for sure Chachee : how damaging do you think NORMA is? D Skeptic : Do you think the norma tapes should have been admitted? JudgeWanaB : MJ--how old are you? :) (you're a good typist) CourtTV10 : SF has many many lights D Skeptic : There is no proof at all he was putting a book together with her. CourtTV10 : The norma book actually was somewhat boring to tell the truth BABS1994 : did you believe Lyle gave his permission for that to Norma?? Chachee : I think she is a witch....it was boring but personal for HIM...... ISAAK95 : santa cruz? salinas? CourtTV10 : i think norma hurts, definintely, but she's not that credible and you know how leslie can NOT DC : Greetings from Cape Cod Chatsters. CourtTV10 : shred people who arent that credible Chachee : YESSIREEE D Skeptic : Yeah. I'll love to see Leslie shred NOrma! Chachee : HI DC BABS1994 : what is that new Erik lawyer like? Barrry Levin? Chachee : Is the Poolman coming back? CourtTV10 : I don't think he gave her permission to write the book, but he didn't take the stand to say so CourtTV10 : so maybe he did! NOT DC : Hi Chachee. Are you folks talking Menendez or OJ? ISAAK95 : do you need an understudy, mary jane? Chachee : I think they thought that it wasn't that big of a deal Chachee : DC...Menendez.....Mary Jane Stevenson is here D Skeptic : Why do you think he didn't take the stand? Why should he have to? CourtTV10 : Barry Levin is a fine lawyer--one of the best in town..he's never lost a client to death row CourtTV10 : I suppose the pool man might show his little face again I'll have to ask David Conn Chachee : LOL D Skeptic : She has no proof. He gave a deposition saying he never gave her permission. Chachee : I hope he stays under his rockk NOT DC : Good night. Going looking for OJ talk. JudgeWanaB : MJ--how old are you? Has Leslie had a facelift? CourtTV10 : Lyle --- because he should have said he didnt give her permission..if he didnt Chachee : Leslie is getting a little chubby....just a tad...she needs new suits CourtTV10 : I've heard Leslie may have had one but really...I dont know such dirt Baja Beach : MJ, is it fair to say that Charlie Gessles could be characterized as a "power lawyer"? ISAAK95 : what do you make of the testimony/contradictions of goodreau? Baja Beach : Gessler, sorry Baja Beach : :-) D Skeptic : Please just tell me one thing Erik said to you if you can remember. CourtTV10 : The deposition -- is really called a declaration in criminal law and it doenst count without CourtTV10 : cross examination so weisberg didnt consider it D Skeptic : Okay. Chachee : hmm... CourtTV10 : Not really a power laweyr but very respected in the death penalty legal community CourtTV10 : Erik said he liked my stories in the Daily Journal Chachee : Is Jill ever around>? Baja Beach : But Lyle, doesn't have to prove anything, and Conn didn't prove he gave permission. Chachee : are old jurors there ever?? Baja Beach : No hand written or verbal recording of consent! CourtTV10 : Jill is out of the picture but still working behind the scenes BABS1994 : ok--now lyle's statement CourtTV10 : Well, weisberg said he gave permission, so someone proved it--at least to stan Chachee : yeah....what has Lyle said....one thing... CourtTV10 : yes, the foreman of lyle's jury was there last week D Skeptic : I've read the book and heard the tape. There was NO permission., CourtTV10 : He said he will sit in on jury selection to help the defense Baja Beach : kewl Chachee : We appreciate your UNBIASED reporting, MJ//better that Gregg Jarrett.... ISAAK95 : mary jane, are your sisters as articulate and beautiful as you are? CourtTV10 : Lyle said he hopes I cover the trial Chachee : mucho better Chachee : are you going to cover it? CourtTV10 : my sisters -- all seven of them are moreso Baja Beach : SEVEN?!? Chachee : SEVEN??? WOW BABS1994 : can't imagine why lyle would say that--perhaps he is thinking like Isaak ISAAK95 : i can't believe that :) D Skeptic : SEVEN! Incredible CourtTV10 : Not sure yet how Court TV will cover it but you can bet I'm making my pitch to cover it Chachee : LOL...Babs...Lyle may like redheads!! D Skeptic : Yeah. Lyle does have an eye for the ladies. CourtTV10 : and one brother Baja Beach : bajabeach@aol.com --------- please have one write me....PUlease!!!!!!! Chachee : Look what it did for TERRY, Mary Jane! Chachee : :) CourtTV10 : lyle only cares about what i say on the air ISAAK95 : (that they're more beautiful) modest too ahhhhhhhhhhhhh BABS1994 : hmmmmm now what does that mean? D Skeptic : Yeah. What does that mean? BABS1994 : we are pumping, MJ CourtTV10 : I have to go in five minutes so hit me with your best questions Chachee : how do you really know, MJ? Are you married, BTW? D Skeptic : How do you know he doesn't maybe just think you're a nice person? Baja Beach : LOL BABS1994 : when is the next hearing? Chachee : five minutes....why so short a stay? Starbrit13 : i think isaak fainted again, mj give the guy a break!!! D Skeptic : Tell me one thing Erik said if you can recall. A nice sound bite. CourtTV10 : Because if I were possibly facing death row, I'd only care what the reporters were reporting CourtTV10 : to perspective jurors BABS1994 : when will stan decide the expert question Chachee : she already did, DS Baja Beach : Have you looked deep in either of the brother's eyes to find their souls? (curious) CourtTV10 : I told you one think erik said D Skeptic : Sorry. I wasn't here yet I guesss. ISAAK95 : if you had a sister in trouble in SF would you go up to be near her? (you're wearing me out) LoreeB : thanx bb - that was my question CourtTV10 : they will argue the expert question next Tuesday..ruling to follow sometime later Baja Beach : {{Loreeb}} CourtTV10 : no SF for me...got it? D Skeptic : Next Tuesday. Not this week? BABS1994 : and they actually realistically believe the trial will begin when? Chachee : poor Isaak! Baja Beach : what's SF? Manifestor : hello everyone Chachee : Hi Man ISAAK95 : ouch! CourtTV10 : I looked deep in their eyes, but I don't know about souls....I can't even do that with my mom Go Conn : I made it. I just finished writing a note thinking no one was here. Good evening everyone D Skeptic : Did I understand right. The hearing will go until next week? Chachee : You missed her GO CONN CourtTV10 : trial still scheduled for aug 16! Go Conn : Is there a guest here tonight? Chachee : she is leaving.... Chachee : so no more hearing this week? BABS1994 : are you coming back to chat with us again, MJ? Baja Beach : Go (away) Conn Go Conn : I am grateful to Court TV for allowing us this opportunity to debate and discuss Menendez. Baja Beach : :-P CourtTV10 : I must go, you've all beeen so nice. I will come back very soon. it's been fun Go Conn : I beg your pardon, Baja? Chachee : Come back soon, Mary Jane BABS1994 : thanks for coming, MJ D Skeptic : Come back soon MJ. We really enjoyed it. Baja Beach : I'm just joking Go.....one of those moods Starbrit13 : bye mj Jlh414 : thanks mj LoreeB : Thanks MJ BABS1994 : we like your reporting--especially Isaak Baja Beach : Bye MJ!!!!!! Baja Beach : :-) CourtTV10 : bye!!!