tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post2323230928682378623..comments2024-02-24T18:44:39.324-08:00Comments on Trials & Tribulations: The Christian-Newsom Torture Murder Case: Third Trial Set to BeginSprockethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-68007876207767004052009-11-30T15:11:01.326-08:002009-11-30T15:11:01.326-08:00The final pre-trial hearing took place today in th...The final pre-trial hearing took place today in the trial of George Thomas for the murders of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom. Letalvis Cobbins was convicted in August and sentenced to life without parole. Cobbins' half-brother, Lemaricus Davidson, was convicted in October and sentenced to death. <br /><br />Judge Richard Baumgartner ruled the "racially charged" comment by Thomas to a detective will be allowed in trial. <br /><br />The judge ruled that a computer search by Thomas in Kentucky will not be allowed. The homeowner will be allowed to testify about the computer. <br /><br />The judge ruled that letters from Thomas to Cobbins will not be allowed. An officer will be allowed to testify that Thomas wrote letters and signed them, "United Together Forever."<br /><br />Judge Baumgartner will allow a phone call Thomas made to his girlfriend, Stacey Lawson, to be used in the trial. <br /><br />In the call, Lawson asked where Christian was kept in the house. Thomas said she was kept in Davidson's room. Lawson asked why Thomas didn't call the police. he answered, "Should have, would have, could have."<br /><br />The trial begins Tuesday, December 1. The source for the above information is the site for WATE Knoxville.<br /><br />David From TNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-84612498889863405172009-11-23T17:01:21.204-08:002009-11-23T17:01:21.204-08:00Yes, Thomas has been in jail awaiting trial. His a...Yes, Thomas has been in jail awaiting trial. His attorneys have kept him out of sight as much as possible by not having him attend many hearings the last two years. <br /><br />Thomas was a friend of Letalvis Cobbins, who was convicted in August. This is why Thomas was present in the Chipman Street house. <br /><br />WBIR will stream the trial again. If you go to the WBIR site, you will find a new half-hour documentary on the case.<br /><br />David From TNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-75854269889787928502009-11-23T14:27:00.902-08:002009-11-23T14:27:00.902-08:00Thanks for the update Dave. This really is going t...Thanks for the update Dave. This really is going to be a different trial. Has Thomas been in jail while awaiting trial? Criminal responsibility is what this is all about.<br />Do you know if WBIR is going to stream this trial?<br /><br />September MOOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com