Miss Jeantel came up from Miami to Sanford to testify that she was the last person to speak to Trayvon Martin before he was killed by a crazy assed cracker. The defense lawyer can't comprehend Miami speak. The cell phone witness can't read cursive writing that her friend used to write her statement to Trayvon's mother. It's all lost in translation. Her family also speaks French. Jeantel's recorded interviews that have been played over and over so the court reporter, judge and jury, and lawyers can understand.
Yesterday Miss Jeantel was visibly annoyed and sassy when she was questioned over and over again by the defense lawyer. She made it clear that she never wanted to be a witness. But eventually she agreed to testify.
Today she seems to be more cooperative and polite and willing to try to bring Trayvon's killer to justice. Her total self concern yesterday was shocking. The whole world is watching this case.
Blacks were not allowed on Miami Beach in the 1950's generally.
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