EXCLUSIVE: Prosecution Says Fact That Lindsay Returned Necklace To Cops Is Evidence Of Guilt
Posted on Feb 26, 2011 @ 02:45AM
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office believe they have a solid case against Lindsay Lohan if she does decide not to plea and instead to go to trial to answer felony grand theft charges, according to a source close to the situation.
In addition to the incriminating surveillance video in their possession, the DA’s office believe that Lohan arranging for an associate to turn over the alleged stolen necklace to cops “shows guilt”, the source tells RadarOnline.com exclusively.
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The fact that Lindsay instructed them to return the necklace to the LAPD before a search warrant was executed at her house "proves that Lindsay stole the necklace,” the source says. “By having the necklace returned to the police, Lindsay basically admitted to cops that she was indeed in possession of the necklace. The DA will hammer this home if this case does not settle. There is absolutely no denying that Lindsay had the necklace."
The crux of the matter is that the prosecution believe Lindsay established having possession of the necklace by turning it in to cops and that is evidence of guilt.
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"If the surveillance video didn't exist, the case would have still been filed against Lindsay, no doubt about it,” the source says. “Lindsay has a past that has involved accusations of theft. She is on probation, and she turned over the necklace she was being accused of stealing to cops.
“Meyers will lay all of this out, and more if this case doesn't settle. There are details about this case that haven't been made public that would be very bad for Lindsay. This information would come out at the preliminary hearing. Lindsay should take the plea deal to avoid that happening.”
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As RadarOnline.com previously reported prosecutors believe the surveillance video from the jewelry store that Lindsay is accused of stealing the $2,500 ‘one of a kind’ necklace from is “strong evidence” against the 24-year-old.
According to a source that has watched the video Lindsay is clearly seen removing jewelry of her own when trying on the alleged stolen necklace, then is clearly seen walking out of the store with the necklace still on.
"Lindsay had removed a necklace of hers that she was wearing when she tried on the necklace in question," the source close to the case told RadarOnline.com, exclusively.
"As Lindsay was putting her necklace back on, it's apparent the store clerk was distracted by the male companion that was with Lindsay."
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The sales associate provided a statement to investigators claiming she didn't realize that Lohan hadn't taken the necklace off, RadarOnline.com has learned.
"The video then shows Lindsay and her male friend walking out of the store, all while Lindsay was wearing the necklace," said the source.
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"It's all clearly visible on the video."
Lohan is scheduled to appear in front of Judge Keith Schwartz on March 10th, 2011 at which point Lindsay will reveal whether she will take the plea deal or go for broke, and proceed to trial.
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Maybe Lindsay wanted to get caught. Could she be tired of supporting her family and acting out to shift responsibility for their financial survival back upon themselves? Is this a way to discard the Family movie image for a more adult character?
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 4:04pm
Wouldn't the Jeweller be watching Lindsay like a haw?.How hard is it for Jeweller to keep eye on your
jewellery? I agree to take plea or go to trial is a matter of professional judgment and her attorneys must decide.
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 3:12pm
The Jeweller says that Lindsay came to Store just few days before and tried to do the same thing by trying
one ear ring and leaving it on her ear.Wouldn't the Jeweller be watching Lindsay like a hawk the last time?
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 3:09pm
Chances are her family (and of course Lindsay herself) know what the additional evidence against her is, yet they continue to blame others and claim "misunderstanding." Their overall lack of honesty is the main reason this family is so despised.
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 3:00pm
Dina, you are the reason your daughter is a criminal. You taught her lie, cheat and steal. You taught her to not take responsiblity for her lowlife actions. You have the nerve to blame the media. What a sorry excuse.
Poor Lindsay..NOT!!
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 1:43pm
Dina - quit "protecting" your daughter - you aren't helping. When I was little, my mom told us that if she ever caught us stealing or doing drugs, SHE would call the cops. I believed her and never did either.
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 12:50pm
This moronic drunken crackhead WILL plead guilty. She KNOWS that if she goes to trial she will be found guilty of stealing the necklace. She's already toast because of the parole violation. The D.A. has her cold and she and her attorneys know it.
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 11:55am
Some of the comments on here are hilarious because the people making them are delusional, like gloday1. I really like Little Kitten, though, who calls out gloday1 for being DIna! Now that makes
sense!
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 10:44am
Lindsay needs to be on felony probation for a long, long, time. Her inability to complete probation shows
how badly she needs to be motored.
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 9:50am
The video must bad because her lawyer has had it for almost 2 days now and yet to release any statement on it. If there were anyway it could look accidental she would be all over talking about it.
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 3:58am