Pro Se Defendant Seeks Acquittal: Treehouse Murder Trial
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- čas přidán 18. 01. 2024
- "That is completely irrelevant!" Fireworks in the courtroom when pro se defendant Franklin Tucker argues with Judge Jones for his own motion of acquittal. His motion was denied.
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I love how this judge shuts him down and dont take his crap
Being on trial for murder is not the time to go cheap and forgo an attorney. Especially when your wife is a millionaire!
He rejected a plea deal that would allow him to not serve any time at all. The evidence against him is probably very weak (his wife is a millionaire, but he... robs a store?), but this is still a profoundly dumb move. He is actively hurting himself by not having an attorney.
I know who his wife is or what not. But if I’m being honest. I believe they where estranged for awhile. And they either recently got back together and or it’s just a front for trial reason I say that is because if he was in good standing with her why are you even putting your self in a situation around homeless crack heads? And also why do you have a house in fl an she bought her a house in different state. However I don’t think state proved beyond reasonable doubt in this case but just my opinion based on the evidence that was presented. And there is absolutely NO physical evidence and only circumstantial evidence is a rat taking a plea to save himself and only one coD is testifying which speaks volumes also
He did this crime before they got married, she bonded him out, but they are no longer together, she kicked him out, so he probably don't have funds, however even a state appointed att would have helped him. But yes he was hanging out with all these people doing drugs , most of whom are homeless.. His smart mouth gonna bury him.. I think Travis was some what honest, for me when a person goes at other people for blame, like judge, prosecutor, investigation, instead of proving innocent or Albi, math not mathing
Yupp...Trying to save even more money..For what......his BOOKS!
@@cadcad-jm3pfHis wife wasn't with him at the time of the robbery. She knew him from childhood, heard about the case, bought him out and married him. From what I'm lead to believe, they've already split up.
This defendant is so cringe. So hard to listen to his narcissistic babble.
This guy thing ego is so big . It’s laughable
He is gross
Does he think he can just stand up there blathering, interrupting the judge and arguing. He needs to STFU
Baldy has absolutely no clue what he’s doing.
😅😅😂
Baldy locks!😅
@@Spaceoctopus1776 🤣🤣🤣
Trying to gaslight the court will not work...foolish conduct
Oh he definitely did today.
The judge declared a mistrial, so it likely worked a little bit
He interrupts the Judge constantly…. So rude and disrespectful 😖🙄 He argues with him! He’s creating a hostile environment. Dumb dumb! Just because he says, “in all due respect,” as if that’s an excuse for his atrocious behavior.
This guy. omg. If he wins, the state needs to retire. This is a farce. This narcissist disgusts me.
The interesting part is he has PLENTY of supporters saying the state isn’t on the up and up and that they “only” have circumstantial evidence ( as if jurors aren’t required to give it the same weight as other evidence). He has a fair amount of people commenting that he is innocent. I think he purposely designed this 💩show of disrespect and mockery for his entertainment. He has the support of attorneys who do counsel him daily, why not let them do their job without all the antics that would get real lawyers in big trouble. I know “our” system is far from perfect but his lack of respect for the court rules and procedures let alone decorum disgusts me as well.
Got a hung jury
Mistrial
Everyone involved is a homeless drug addicted felon including the FL jury
This fellow is proving why lawyers have alot of training and are well paid... 😂
Exactly
The judge declared a mistrial
@@aztec0112 I Know! I Know!
Isn’t That The Truth. He Got to say a lot things He Shouldn’t Have been able to! I that’s the reason there was one.! Hopefully this time around he won’t get away with his smart A** Remarks 😡
Objection- pistachio green walls !
Check out the jb smooth comedy skit about jail wall colors. 😂
HAH
I know 😂 OMG! It’s been bugging me like no other
This man is a narcissist, his belief in his own hubris and constantly thinking he’s the smartest in the room will be his undoing. Still talking over the judge, he’s unbelievable.
I thought he was doing pretty good up until I saw this. This is Darrel Brooks level
He's just hanging himself with his attitude he needs to stop arguing with the judge
He’s going to win a not guilty verdict - there is NO hard evidence and there is NO circumstantial evidence. All they have is testimony from a guy who was trying to save his own skin. I know he’s arrogant and he may very well be guilty too - but they just don’t have enough - they have not met the burden of proof. And they are gonna have so much egg on their face if they lose this because they should have never brought it to trial. They thought he would take the plea deal and when he didn’t they had no choice.
What gets me the most is that this guy is fighting for his freedom and he just casually strolls into court room late every freaking day and he has new excuse everyday. If I was him, I would be the first person in the room preparing for the day. I just don’t get it.
and he got offered a plea deal for time served!!!
He needs to stop interrupting the judge. It’s very disrespectful. He doesn’t seem prepared either. He should of taken that plea deal
He thinks he's smarter than he is. A con artist. His new rich wife got him new teeth and he feels confident
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I am dead🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Right on! 🤣
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And he picked the food and bed bugs out of his beard and a snazzy pair of reading glasses to wear on the top of his head for the complete JCPENNEY business look 👀
He’s a career criminal who knows that its undeniable hard to get a guilty person convicted, so he’s just having the time of his life any good lawyer knows that the State doesnt have enough evidence to convict him with homicide, because one of the accused Got off a murder charge.
The way he argues is typical of an addict. He needs a lawyer because he doesn't seem to be doing a very good job. Down in flames.
With 0 DNA evidence putting him or Johnson at the scene??? This is not a slam dunk case!
Uuugh I’ll be so glad to see this defendant go to prison. What a waste of time and money.
Prosecuting him without any evidence.
Tuckers ego is hard to watch
Carlson? Yes
More like sickening
I hate his slick behavior and making bumbling comments
The Defendant reportedly rejected a plea deal, for time served! Right now, the horrible weight of his disastrous decision - and terrible consequences of his hubris - is hitting him like a ton of bricks. He could be out free *right now* if he’d accepted that plea deal. For the rest of his life, the Defendant will be forced to relive his devastating misjudgement. It’s really quite breathtaking, seeing a man kamikaze his life like this.
What an idiot. Anyone with half a brain would of taken that deal as time served l. Smh
He thinks he’s the smartest person in the room 😂he’s something
Prosecution hasn't proved their case. He will walk. Mark my words.
@@jacal420I’m definitely inclined to agree with you. Did you watch the victims zoom testimony today? That was a disaster.
@@Inbetweenthelinesnow yes. Disaster. But it kind of works in his favor. You can't unring a bell, and he gets to admit her deposition. 2 chances to make an impact so to speak.
I feel like if he were to rest his case now he would win. But I worry he may dig himself a hole the longer he goes
So I heard his wife's a millionaire, and if his wife is a millionaire, you think they could afford to hire a very high-powered attorney. He is just digging himself a hole! I've never seen such a narcissist in my life!
They are divorced or separated, can’t remember which
Oh brother, now we have google lawyers? For goodness sake...
His ego won't allow him to.
Darrell Brooks and him Tie in my opinion
@@Nefertiti0403HECK no! Brooks 100% worse.
The media has to take responsibility for giving this misguided man false sense of validation by praising him. I heard a presenter on Court TV went as far as saying he preformed better than the prosecutor. First of all that's laughable. And for a narcissistic conman it's like feeding oil to fire. He went to town in flame thinking he's got public support. I feel ill just watching this.
Right! I saw that
Sure did. Vinnie & crew had a segment immediately following opening statements where all three commentators claimed that Tucker came across like a competent attorney moreso than the prosecution and my head nearly exploded!
I watched both opening arguments before I found out he was going pro-se. When he approached the podium I assumed he was the defense attorney. So when he started giving his opening statement I was dumbfounded by how disorganized, unprofessional and inadequate he sounded... I soon learned he was the actual defendant going pro-se and it all made sense.
They shouldn't even be interviewing this tool
Why does he think the judge will just take his word for his claims? It’s up to the parties to present and prove their “facts” to the court - not the other way around. The judge cannot investigate what he’s never even heard yet. 🙄
He looks like a lawyer, but the minute he starts talking, the conman/ narcissist starts showing.
Wow! Can't defend yourself, In this day and age.
He looks not like a lawyer with this rings / clothes. He looks primitive / clever / criminal.
@@300sl5 That's true.
His clothing choices make him look like he's a DJ. Doesn't exactly encourage confidence in his abilities.
He should have let a lawyer represent him! Just terrible!
You never win an argument with a narcissist… Ugh!!!!!
He’s SUCH a weird weird man
Thinks he knows the same thing someone who goes to school for 6+ years knows
Practicing law without a license….He keeps circling around where he fits into the crime committed
And he LITERALLY circles around! Bro sit down, you’re not Donohue!
He’s questioning the judge this isn’t going to go well
This guy's Darrell Brooks is showing.
I agree but Brooks was the worst I’ve ever seen!
Yesss!!
I laughed out loud when I read that comment, awesome nailed it.
He’s STILL interrupting the judge!!!!! 💀💀💀💀💀
Judge (after decades of education and experience): "this is what the law says..."
Pro Se: Well, I did a little reading last night and now I'm here to tell you you're wrong
🤣 Exactly. Tucker is a complete JACKASS.
Judge glad to be off the weekend! What he is doing to this jury ! Narcissistic behavior and person behavior! Hope when he’s found guilty the same judge puts him in prison!
I really thought he was going to be better than this.
Fodder is not synonymous with smoke and mirrors.
Somebody’s been spending time in the Law Library! Or watching CSI !
Or watching trump
@@MearnieToonTake a cold shower already.
Omg he is so annoying! The judge is being so patient! It almost looks like he's about to fall asleep with Tuckers nonsense cause the guy never shuts up
The angrier he gets is hilarious. The more he realizes hes not getting his way and his attempt at manipulation for pity keeps failing has got him panicking inside like crazy! 😂 did it to your self man... i hope the judge and the rest of the team did the best they could to prevent any retrials, so these witnesses and victims can have peace.
The judge declared a mistrial
This guy is a classic narcissist
Absolutely not having a lawyer to help defend and argue his case shows this to me.
It’s fascinating to me to watch a narcissist like this. Crazy
The prosecution should expose the disparity between Paula’s deposition and her hospital bed testimony and let the judge rule and order the jury to disregard what they just heard!
Two can play at that game !!!
She conveniently says it was Johnson now. Prosecution argued that wasn’t what she said way back. I guess we will have to wait and see.😂
Whoever the two were walking by the boats?? Neither one was Johnson. He walks like a lunatic. Js🤷♀️
I wish someone would fix his collar. It’s bugging me
Just stunned to see that Chanley Painter is leaving Court TV!!!!!! Oh no!!!!! I shed some tears! 🥺😢😢 she was my very favorite next to you Vinnie! I love ❤️ her so much! What an outstanding brilliant woman!!! I was so impressed with her!!!
Fair winds and following seas Chanley!!! The sky is the limit for your career! Hugs 🤗
He actually gives me the creeps I'm watching from Scotland he turned and glared very scary.
God he is sooo annoying. Why the hell did he not hire an atty?
You're so annoying
He better get his ass to court on time from now on at minimum.
Do the fool shows up today right at 9am!!!! Unreal! 🙄
Arguing with a JUDGE...Is never ever smart and .........How was he allowed to hang out with the victim and take selfies and communicate with her? I don't get it! It seems that he could possibly coerce her financially since he has great access to a lot of money. What about the guy who actually killed someone in this case? What does he have to say? Apparently Tucker was there and during the commission of the murder, We will see what the jury has to say about this.
Yep . That's a standard bail/bond condition you are not to have any direct or indirect contact with the victim BUT said victim and suspect can apply to the court to get the condition removed
Really? WOW! The Jury wait is gonna be suspenseful, thank you for your thoughts!@@xtina4621
Nope, he’s not believable, sounds like a schoolyard bully
I wish the prosecution wouldn't have objected when Tucker was going to say why he went pro se...I wanted to hear it.
The answer is simple. He thinks he’s smarter than the lawyers that would have represented him. And since they were trying to push him into a plea because they saw the writing on the wall he didn’t want to accept that.
“I don’t mean to be disrespectful” then continues to consistently disrespect the court. 🙄
Judge should have told Tucker to sit down, while the prosecutor was presenting his argument.
Judge has decided to retire after this case
Everyone one of them is a tweeker,you don’t know who to believe. He’s a prime example of how drugs rot the mind.
People who have a murder charge, SA, or anything to do with kids should NOT GET BAIL. PEOPLE LIKE THIS DO NOT DESERVE A SECOND CHANCE.
Lmaooo like he even knows what prima facie means 😂😂😂😂😂
This is embarrassing. Please stop talking and hire an attorney. He sounds like a whiny child.
Yes this guy's a narcissist and whatever other buzz words you wish to apply to him. BUT... The state has no case!
I believe he will beat this case.
@jacal420👏😉⚖️
The judge declared a mistrial. He was NOT convicted. He didn't "beat" the case, but he dodged the verdict this time. I can't stand pro se's but he avoided the noose!
I’m curious if Tucker’s witness is on any type of pain medication & how that may affect her ability to give testimony. Also, the timeline for when defendant reached out to witness to secure her testimony. He’s incredibly manipulative in my opinion.
Her testimony was a total disaster!
Yes, she said she takes Percocet and Xanax daily
@@maryammosavi269And struck as well. Now they’re going to use her recorded statement. 🙄
@@heathersherman919 thanks for the info. I was really wondering if she was on some sort of medication. Poor woman. Tucker should be ashamed of himself for putting her through that.
OMG this guy is a real special something!! The arrogant narcissist attitude and absolute disrespect for the judge and court proceedings is just unbelievable!!! He thinks he is the smartest person in the courtroom and yet every time he opens his mouth he makes a foul of himself! I give the judge credit for just not wanting to throw him out of the courtroom I would have and thrown the book at him too lol lol lol he needs to sit down and shut up show some respect
I just watched this and his first witness. The look on that deputy's face when the judge rushed the jury out. This dude is so grandiose. He should have pled. He had a totally METHED up day, again. For a minute things didn't look too bad, but it's been downhill, day by day. His so called witness whose also one of the victims was traumatized, classic untreated PTSD. There must not be any victims support through the DA. Total debacle in beautiful Key West. Actually it sounds like the Keys is a mess. Unbelievable stuff today. I've never seen anything like it. Can't compare him to Daryl Brooks, the chaos is similar. I can't even imagine what's in this guy's mind.
"I don't understand", that's the problem right there.
IN MY VIEW
Anyone who has the guts to defend themselves in court as their own attorney; remains inadequate because they're not smarter than the judge and the attorneys who went to school and have EXPERIENCE is crazy. 'Thinking' cool and smart won't' win cases.
He was not convicted. The judge declared a mistrial
He who represents himself has a fool for a client. - Abraham Lincoln
I was surprised he didn't bring up subject jurisdiction..
I thought they were wearing masks . Paula stop telling lies . We all know you got payed
She’s really unhinged and uncooperative with answers,he says to her,I love you, I will see you later ❤
She got scammed by the good son narcissist in court!!!
What...!!!
Being a smart ass doesn't work in court. Who are these people?
what actual evidence they have against him ?
The eyewitness driver!!!I believe him mostly
The other two convicted perpetrators said he was the third.
Not enough to convict him against a reasonable doubt. The judge declared a mistrial. He was NOT convicted
He is arguing with the person who is going to decide his fate. He needs to hire a lawyer with those millions that his wife has. He is a mess.
He is guilty just by his narcissistic behavior toward the justice system 😡🙄
The judge declared a mistrial. He was not convicted
I have searched everywhere for information related to the defendants allegations that his due process rights were violated & I cannot find anything anywhere.
WTAF is he talking about?!?
You need Judge Judy to tell him how it is.
Where was tucker,never here about his alibi,?? so determined to say not a part of crime
I think he’s bluffing when the defendant says he spoke with his lawyer consultants.
Also, this is NOT an argument for acquittal. The defendant only wants the soap opera attention.
He should have had co-council at least. I don’t understand why he wouldn’t.
He had private attorneys up until September. HE fired them over “irreconcilable differences” about his defense. 🤣
How many people win who represent themselves?
Exactly none
@@bonitatorres5543 A few might succeed at traffic court, but to represent oneself at a murder trial is beyond stupid.
he might get a mistrial tho
@@ReNe-js5mxnot likely
In court, I’ve seen none win in a criminal case. Lawyers and regulators have done a good job making Trials & Hearings too complicated for even the smartest people to navigate. That’s why non-criminal lawyers will not defend someone in a Federal and State cases. All of the Rules and deadlines have made it super complicated. Even if the judge and DA want to give them some slack, their hands are tied by laws and rules as to how much leeway they can give. There’s a reason it takes years to graduate law school and CLE requirements. Most pro se people are arrogant, overconfident and narcissistic, which adds to the problem.
I just don’t understand why anyone would want to defend themselves without base knowledge of the law and the judicial system.
This man is a narcissist. He HAD the best counsel his wife’s money could buy. The attorneys apparently told him he wasn’t going to win so he fired them. 😂
According to Paula, there was a third man that creeped in at the exact same time that Detroit & Tucker got dropped off & took Tuckers place!!! lol lmao 🤣
I understood maybe two words she said!
She was clueless!
Sounds to me like this narc needed a lawyer instead of trying to defend himself.
He had a team of private attorneys. He fired them due to “irreconcilable differences” over his defense. This is his defense. 😂
The lawyer bashing his performance,is an idiot calling this a train wreck watch some of his cases if you want to see an actual train wreck
Most pro se trials are train wrecks including this one.
The judge declared a mistrial. He was NOT convicted
@@aztec0112 are you sure that he was NOT convicted after the judge declared a mistrial? 🥴☺️
A holy mess and why is this guy allowed to do as he pleases. What a circus, your Honor control your court
"He who represent themselves has a fool for a client"......I think that's how it goes. Narcissists tend to represent themselves......first, they don't think they did anything wrong and they think they can talk their way out of anything because they are smarter than anyone.
The judge declared a mistrial
Darrell Brooks all over again
"From what I read last night..."
Good Lord, he's screwed LOL
This judge is very patient. I wish he would shut him down. This guy doesn't know where he is. This is a court of law damit.
Get a lawyer you will win.
This man and Darrell Brooks, are both narcissist, the way both these men disrespect their Judges and the Court is unbelievable!!!
And that’s why when people tried to say if Brooks judge was a male. He wouldn’t of acted up as much. I now see that would not had been the case. I think there would of been a mistrial, with a male judge in the Brooks case. But that’s only my opinion of course!
I dont understand why his wife married him. And hes married to money, why defend himself? so confusing.
They dated in HS! Knew each other before! So she believed he was a good guy! Paid his 2mill bond! Thinks he is innocent!
She hired him lawyers. He fired all the lawyers in September, because he thinks he knows better. 🤦🏻♀️🤣
"Ty" is a drama king. That's all he has. By the look of his flushed face, he knows he's in dire straights.
I love this judge !! 🤣💙
He ia fighting for his life. Hes doing what he thinks is best for HIM. He will have the consequences. He has some interesting points...
love when these idiots think a CZcams 101 lesson in the law will enable them to represent themselves in a complicated trial, I look forward to the verdict and even more so the sentencing.
The judge declared a mistrial. He was NOT convicted
Step 1 - get a lawyer.
Step 2 - shut up.
All I get from Tucker is "So Ok""You know". He couldn't argue himself out of a wet paper bag.
Sit down!!!!
Ending a statement with "right?" does not make it so. What an amateur.
This lying murderer went to trial because of his concern that his children may think bad of him. I hate to tell him but they already do. The unfortunate murder added to the many, many other crimes he has committed. We see through you. Stop using your children to get yourself out of trouble. The father of the year award……denied.
I applaud him to represent himself!"chat, don't be judge and jury!! Ugh
I shouldn't be in this court room 😮
Oooooooo good point due process
This guys hanging himself🙄
The judge declared a mistrial. He was NOT convicted. No hanging today
The lady said it wasn't him.
Was he at the sean of the crime? Then why is he not guilty. What did he do to stop the crime , robbery or murder. He is just as guilty as the others who did the crimes.