Judge's Orders on Day Before the Aggravation Phase

Some interesting judgements were made on the day before the Aggravation Phase began and ended with the jury finding that Travis' murder had been "especially creul". I saw three interesting orders from the judge in the mintues for the Status Conference held that day:

• No more media interviews for Jodi.
• Defense requests for victim impact statements to be on video instead of read live to the jury and "Discovery of Victim Impact Evidence" (the photos shown during those statements perhaps?) are both denied.
• Defense Counsel request to withdraw from representing Jodi is denied. (Nurmi trying to "break up" with Jodi for at least the third time)

From the minutes for this Status Conference on May 14, 2013:

Discussion held regarding media interviews with the Defendant.

IT IS ORDERED there shall be no further media interviews with the Defendant pending further order of the court.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office shall not approach the Defendant with any media requests pending further order of the court.

Discussion held regarding Defendant’s Request that Victim Impact Evidence be Presented via Videotape.

IT IS ORDERED denying the Request for reasons stated on the record.

Discussion held regarding Defendant’s Motion for Discovery of Victim Impact Evidence.

IT IS ORDERED denying the Motion.

Discussion is held on Counsel for the Defendant’s Motion to Withdraw.

IT IS ORDERED denying the Motion.