Thursday, May 14, 2015

Charles Merritt Pre-preliminary Conference Livestream

NO Live streams today, so we'll tweet the hearing. My apologies.



The Honorable Judge Michael A. Smith approved two pool cameras and internet reporting motions so the hearing for the Pre-preliminary will be live-streamed starting at 8:30 A.M. Pacific on May 15, 2015:

http://abc7.com/live/

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/on-air/as-seen-on/KNBC-Live.html

http://www.utsandiego.com/tv/

These are the live streams I have found so far but will update as more information becomes available.

Not finding any Live Streams, so I may have to use Twitter.


Bailiff just instructed family & friends of both victims and Merritt to sit on opposite sides of the courtroom.

Pre-preliminary hearing about to begin for family murder suspect Charles "Chase" Merritt.



Chase Merritt now in courtroom. Hearing should begin shortly.




 

 



DP Anneli Fogt@DP_anneli_fogt
Merritt says he is ready for Tuesday preliminary hearing. Estimated 1-2 day preliminary hearing



DP Anneli Fogt@DP_anneli_fogt
Prelim will be Tuesday, if unfinished it will conclude on Friday







DP Anneli Fogt@DP_anneli_fogt
Judge telling Merritt he is allowed preliminary hearing that is uninterrupted. May have to move hearing so it is not continuous



12m12 minutes ago
Looks like Merritt prelim a go next week. Will start Tuesday



now
Judge Michael Smith set preliminary hearing Merritt for 9 am Tuesday.



Prosecutor Sean Daugherty said he would need at least a day and a half to 2 days to present evidence.



1h1 hour ago
Merritt is fine with split days for prelim. In Judge Michael A. Smith has a trial starting Monday in another case.




Photo published for Merritt: Investigators 'made errors'




Daugherty will present during preliminary hearing the prosecution's key evidence against

waived his right to a continuous preliminary hearing and agreed to return to court next Friday for remainder of prelim.



Case FVI1404194 Defendant 505412 MERRITT , CHARLES RAY


Action: PRE-PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE Date: 05/15/2015 Time: 8:30 AM
Division: S21A Hearing Status: DISPOSED

MICHAEL A SMITH, J-JUDGE
CLERK: DOLORES AMADOR
CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER: TW-THERESA WOLFE CSR# TW-6024
BAILIFF STEPHENS
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APPEARANCES
SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY DDA BRETT IMES FOR DDA SEAN DAUGHERTY.
DEFENDANT PRO PER.
DEFENDANT NOT PRESENT.
DAVID CALL PRESENT ON BEHALF OF DEFENDANT AS STANDBY COUNSEL.
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PROCEEDINGS
ACTION CAME ON FOR PRE-PRELIMINARY HEARING
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PARTIES ANNOUNCE READY FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING.
DEFENDANT WAIVES RIGHT TO A CONTINUOUS PRELIMINARY HEARING.
ESTIMATED TIME: 1 1/2-2 HOURS
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HEARINGS
EXISTING DATES CONFIRMED.
PRELIMINARY HEARING SET FOR 5/19/15 AT 9:00 A.M.
DEPARTMENT S1.
DEFENDANT ORDERED TO APPEAR ON HEARING DATE.
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TIME WAIVERS
TIME WAIVER PREVIOUSLY GIVEN.
TIME WAIVED TO 06/18/2015.
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CUSTODY STATUS
CASE CUSTODY - IN CUSTODY
============= MINUTE ORDER END ================


A commenter kindly left this in the comments:

Chase spoke with a CBS reporter.

Tom (T.J.) Wait ‏@CBSLATom · 54m54 minutes ago
Jailhouse interview with Charles Merritt (Man accused of killing #McStay family): As he said today in court... http://fb.me/2W2K2Bjc1



Jailhouse interview with Charles Merritt yesterday (Man accused of killing ‪#‎McStay‬ family): As he said today in court today, he's ready for his prelim to begin. Merritt said he will remain his own attorney for now and has no regrets about representing himself. He has a legal advisor and says he may decide to let the advisor represent him in the future. Merritt says all options are on the table.

He remains in protective custody at the West Valley Detention Center, segregated from the other prisoners... maintains his innocence... he would not reveal any of the evidence that he's reviewed as part of the case (he said he's analyzed 11-thousand pages of evidence).

I asked Merritt -- if he didn't do it, who did? He said no comment.

I also asked if it bothered him that the McStay family thinks he is the killer - he again said no comment. Same answer when I asked, if you are exonerated, will you try to make amends with the McStays?

He appeared healthy - despite earlier claims that his health was rapidly deteriorating. He was in good spirits. He stays motivated and focused because he has no other choice.

 

7 comments:

  1. Thanks. I'll be tuning in.

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  2. Joe Nelson is tweeting

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  3. No Live Stream per my source who spoke with the cameramen at 8:42am!

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  4. https://mobile.twitter.com/dp_anneli_fogt

    Good photos and coverage from Victorville

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  5. 1m1 minute ago
    DP Anneli Fogt ‏@DP_anneli_fogt
    Prelim will be Tuesday, if unfinished it will conclude on Friday




    1m1 minute ago
    DP Anneli Fogt ‏@DP_anneli_fogt
    Judge telling Merritt he is allowed preliminary hearing that is uninterrupted. May have to move hearing so it is not continuous




    2m2 minutes ago
    DP Anneli Fogt ‏@DP_anneli_fogt
    Merritt says he is ready for Tuesday preliminary hearing. Estimated 1-2 day preliminary hearing

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  6. Chase spoke with a CBS reporter.

    Tom (T.J.) Wait ‏@CBSLATom · 54m54 minutes ago
    Jailhouse interview with Charles Merritt (Man accused of killing #McStay family): As he said today in court... http://fb.me/2W2K2Bjc1



    Jailhouse interview with Charles Merritt yesterday (Man accused of killing ‪#‎McStay‬ family): As he said today in court today, he's ready for his prelim to begin. Merritt said he will remain his own attorney for now and has no regrets about representing himself. He has a legal advisor and says he may decide to let the advisor represent him in the future. Merritt says all options are on the table.

    He remains in protective custody at the West Valley Detention Center, segregated from the other prisoners... maintains his innocence... he would not reveal any of the evidence that he's reviewed as part of the case (he said he's analyzed 11-thousand pages of evidence).

    I asked Merritt -- if he didn't do it, who did? He said no comment.

    I also asked if it bothered him that the McStay family thinks he is the killer - he again said no comment. Same answer when I asked, if you are exonerated, will you try to make amends with the McStays?

    He appeared healthy - despite earlier claims that his health was rapidly deteriorating. He was in good spirits. He stays motivated and focused because he has no other choice.

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