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2019 Murder TrialtranscripttranscriptPost-Charge Objections and Defendant Allocution - Day 24 - 2019 Murder TrialDefense counsel renewed objections to requested jury charges, and the court confirmed their preservation. Timothy Ray Jones, Jr. then confirmed he had been advised of his right to address the jury during closing arguments and voluntarily declined.
Robert MadsenCasey SecorTimothy Ray Jones, Jr.Eugene C. Griffith, Jr.Casey SecorTHE COURTCourt ReporterRobert MadsenTimothy Ray Jones, Jr.procedural
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Dr. Kimberly Kruse completed her testimony, the State and defense delivered closing arguments on insanity, and jurors received final instructions before beginning deliberations.
Post-Charge Objections and Defendant Allocution
ProceduralProc.Post-Charge Objections and Defendant Allocution

CASEY SECOR: Just renew our objection to the charges that were made or not made that exist in Court's Exhibit 106.

THE COURT: Yes, sir. You're protected particularly on the involuntary intoxication as well as the consequences of the verdicts.

CASEY SECOR: Yes sir, thank you.

THE COURT: And any other ones in there, too.

CASEY SECOR: Yes, sir, thank you.

THE COURT: Most of which were resolved. (WHEREUPON, a short break was taken while the exhibits were checked to go to the jury.)

THE COURT: Are you ready, Joy?

COURT REPORTER: Yes.

THE COURT: Whether we've got to make a record or not, out of an abundance of caution, I am going to make a record of allocution of this. Mr. Madsen, y'all have advised your client that he has a right to speak with the jury during closings?

THE COURT: And does he wish to make a closing?

ROBERT MADSEN: He does not.

THE COURT: All right. Mr. Jones, I'm going to ask you. You have a right to make a closing to this jury today. Would you like to?

THE COURT: Are you waiving your right to speak to the jury today, guilt or innocence, freely and voluntarily?

TIMOTHY RAY JONES, JR.: The attorneys have already said and I will say, so yes, I am.

THE COURT: Very good. Okay, that's all I need.

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