Objection!

Anyone who reads this blog knows that I am no fan of the Randolph County DA's office - especially after this dance as an expert witness, with King Dozier, in the rape-case that wasn't.

The Courier Tribune published a story today on the mistrial of Charles Teague, charged with two counts of attempted murder, kidnapping and robbery with a dangerous weapon in an incident in Randolph County on May 6, 2008.

During the trial, it seems a witness for the prosecution mis-spoke on the stand, irreparably prejudicing the jury.

“And I know that he had been in prison ... ”

Yikes. I can just picture defense attorney Dick Roose jumping up and yelling, "Objection! ".

Two hours later, Judge Frye pulled the plug. Can't have grounds for appeal.

From the Courier: The witness, Jennifer Walker, said after the trial that she was not aware that her comment was not allowed and that she “had never even been in a courtroom before.”

No offense to Ms. Walker, but she should have been aware. It's called prepping the witness.

ADA Kristian Allen counseled Walker and victims Cecil and Wanda Myers not to be upset or feel badly about the mistrial and told them a new trial would be scheduled as soon as possible.

I must say. That's mighty sweet of her. Of course, it's my opinion that Walker and the Myers should not be mad at themselves. They should be mad at Ms. Allen.

She did not do her job.

It's a recurring theme at the Randolph County Courthouse.

I wish the general populace of this "village" would get a clue about Garland Yates and his team . . . and start putting feet to fire.