Courtroom packed, Kermit Gosnell smiling; Update: Sickening arguments
http://twitter.com/#!/jdmullane/status/328890864208334848
Closing arguments are being heard today in the trial of abortionist Kermit Gosnell. Some reporters are tweeting from the scene.
Lawyers in chambers w/judge. Courtroom packed awaiting closings in Gosnell abortion-murder trial. #inq
— Joseph A. Slobodzian (@JoeSlobo) April 29, 2013
At #Gosnell closing args, co-def Eileen O'Neill atty asks for acquittal bec there is no crime called "practicing medicine w/out a license"
— jdmullane (@jdmullane) April 29, 2013
Eileen O'Neil's lawyer to jury: no abortions, no service theft, no taking part in corrupt Gosnell practices. You must acquit. #inq
— Joseph A. Slobodzian (@JoeSlobo) April 29, 2013
The courtroom is packed.
#Gosnell courtroom packed not an empty seat def closing statement starting now. Time estimate 2 hours
— Kimberly Guilfoyle (@kimguilfoyle) April 29, 2013
#Gosnell courtroom packed for closing arguments. Media Bigs here, no seats available in media gallery, court staff bring in extra chairs.
— jdmullane (@jdmullane) April 29, 2013
That is a big change of scene from the start of the trial: J.D. Mullane reported and tweeted a photo of the empty media seats back then. The power of Twitter, aided by Mr. Mullane’s fierce and tireless reporting, shamed the media into showing up.
#Gosnell trial–Def attorney for Dr Eileen ONeil addressed jury already– now it's all about Dr Kermit Gosnell. Prosecution gets last word.
— Kimberly Guilfoyle (@kimguilfoyle) April 29, 2013
#Gosnell's Jack McMahon expected to begin his pitch to jury for acquittal late morning or after lunch.
— jdmullane (@jdmullane) April 29, 2013
#Gosnell prosecutors Ed Cameron and Joanne Pescatore appear relaxed, confident, smiling during brief morning recess.
— jdmullane (@jdmullane) April 29, 2013
More smiles. After weeks of graphic, heartbreaking and horrifying testimony.
Twitchy will continue to monitor this story and update with further developments.
Update: Reports tweet first-hand reports of the closing arguments.
Jack McMahon completes 80-min closing urging acquittal of W. Philly abortion doc Kermit Gosnell: pros. did not prove murder. #inq
— Joseph A. Slobodzian (@JoeSlobo) April 29, 2013
In two and half hour closing, #Gosnell atty McMahon says no "scientific evidence" any babies were alive when necks snipped.
— jdmullane (@jdmullane) April 29, 2013
At #Gosnell, atty McMahon said abort doc is victim of "elitist, racist prosecution" and others who "pontificate" about an urban clinic
— jdmullane (@jdmullane) April 29, 2013
Def atty McMahon says #Gosnell "provided service to the community" including free health care to girls as young as 13, 14
— jdmullane (@jdmullane) April 29, 2013
McMahon: #Gosnell "never turned away desperate, troubled girls young as 13 who came …for help. He gave them a solution to their problem."
— jdmullane (@jdmullane) April 29, 2013
#Gosnell atty McMahon said DA has manipulated evidence and witnesses to railroad the abort doc who "provided a service to the community."
— jdmullane (@jdmullane) April 29, 2013
Jack McMahon urges acquittal of W.Philly abortion doc Kermit Gosnell in 2hr-15min speech to jury: Don't be swept by "tsunami of hype." #inq
— Joseph A. Slobodzian (@JoeSlobo) April 29, 2013
McMahon flashed pics in courtroom of tidy, neat rooms at #Gosnell clinic, saying emphasis on filth elsewhere is "diversion. Don't u see it?"
— jdmullane (@jdmullane) April 29, 2013
Sickening.
Gosnell jury at lunch, returns 2:45 p.m. for closing by Asst. DA Edward Cameron. Jury likely gets case Tuesday afternoon. #inq
— Joseph A. Slobodzian (@JoeSlobo) April 29, 2013
Twitchy will continue to monitor for further developments.
Related:
Full Twitchy coverage of the Kermit Gosnell trial
