EXCLUSIVE: Lindsay Prosecutor Starts Prepping Witnesses; Warns Testimony Will Be 'Grueling'
Posted on Apr 11, 2011 @ 02:05PM
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Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Danette Meyers is warning her witnesses to expect "grueling cross examination by defense attorney Shawn Holley," as she preps for the first step in the criminal trial against Lindsay Lohan, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
The preliminary hearing, to determine if there is sufficient evidence to order Lohan to stand trial, is scheduled for Friday, April 22.
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Meyers had originally planned on calling only the investigating officers to testify.
But because of a legal technicality that could have resulted in Lohan being sentenced for being in violation of her DUI probation at the conclusion of the trial and not at the end of the preliminary hearing, Meyers is calling the jewelry store owner and the female employee who was working the day of the alleged theft to the stand.
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If the judge finds there is enough evidence to send Lohan to trial, that in itself will result in a probation violation, and Meyers wants to make certain that Lindsay will be sentenced immediately following the hearing.
A source close to the case tells us: "Meyers has met with the store owner, Sofia Kaman for at least two hours. Meyers has also met with the female employee, and is preparing both of the witnesses for what is expected to be grueling questioning from Lindsay's attorney.
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Much of the preparation is being spent on Sofia's testimony, because she made the decision to sell the surveillance video. But Meyers believes Sofia will be an excellent witness for the prosecution, the source reveals. She has yet to see one dime from the sale of the video.
Meyers expects Shawn to grill Kaman about her motivation for selling the surveillance video. Holley will seek to raise doubts about Sofia's credibility, the source adds.
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The preliminary hearing is expected to last two to three days, and at the conclusion, Judge Stephanie Sautner will determine if there is enough evidence for the case to go to trial. If she does, our source tells us, "Meyers will ask that Lindsay be remanded into custody immediately for the probation violation."
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The Daily Juice
This Danette has such a Hard-On for Lindsay, it's disgusting. and so is Danette.. GO LINDSAY, GO LINDSAY.
Posted Wed, 04/13/2011 - 4:12pm
I see that paid Lohan supporter Maryba is here early. Too bad the Lohans can't put their paid supporters on the jury to find Lindsay "Linnocent," but them's the breaks. Jail time for Lindsay by the end of April!
Posted Tue, 04/12/2011 - 6:34am
I would like to know why the store owners would sell the surveillance video for $$$ because they "lost business" bc of LeLo incident, but then auction off the necklace for charity. Sounds like the store owners are full of nonsense.
Posted Mon, 04/11/2011 - 6:55pm
Grrrr, once again you failed to mention that she is the "Mean Girls" star. You must continually remind us that she actually did make a movie, even if it was 7 years ago. Please correct this for the future.
Posted Mon, 04/11/2011 - 4:34pm
It isn't a 'legal technicality' it's the law, lol. And it's to protect the public from repeat offenders like Lowhan. Can't wait to see Patrick grilled in court by Meyers, hope he knows lying under oath is a felony.
Posted Mon, 04/11/2011 - 12:55pm
hahahaha,,,,,too funny.A grueling grilling.Lawyers really think they are all that. If you get up there and tell the truth, what the hell do you have to sweat about? Lawyers are SOOOOOO overrated as intellectuals.
Posted Mon, 04/11/2011 - 12:44pm
Puleease. It's going to be grueling for the DEFENDANT. LOL.
Posted Mon, 04/11/2011 - 12:30pm
Lindsay has a very good attorney and Danette is just doing her job. Whatever the outcome, I believe it will
be fair and just. However if she loses, her enablers will continue to play the persecuted card. Lame.
Posted Mon, 04/11/2011 - 11:07am
If I had video footage of a snotty celebrity ripping me off, I'd sell it too.
Posted Mon, 04/11/2011 - 10:03am
GO DANETTE MEYERS, LOCK THE LYING LOSER LOHAN UP!!!!
Posted Mon, 04/11/2011 - 7:53am