Guate: Rios Montt genocide trial / 2nd day of conclusions, Prosecution wraps up

[Catherina]

14. Prosecution tells Montt conclusions isn't appropriate time for him to speak. Yelling

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NISGUA ‏@NISGUA_Guate 3m

- #RIosMonttt invokes his right to make statement. Prosecution team argues he had chance to speak, & conclusions isn't appropriate time.

- Barrios found in favor of prosecution, now is not appropriate time. #RiosMontt will not make statement. #GenocideGT

Xeni Jardin ‏@xeni 1m

L-R: Rodriguez Sanchez, atty. Paloma, Ríos Montt, atty. Gudiel. Defense attys are right now addressing court.

And from volume II of Way to Make Friends and influence enemies...

Xeni Jardin ‏@xeni 1m

Gudiel yells at Judge Barrios, tells her the law says judges are never supposed to interrupt an attorney while he is speaking.

NISGUA ‏@NISGUA_Guate 47s

Gudiel argues that #RiosMontt can speak whenever he wants. Crowd audiby reacts & Judge Barrios reminds courtroom to maintain respect.

And from volume VI of Way to Make Friends and influence enemies...

NISGUA ‏@NISGUA_Guate 11s

#RiosMontt lawyer Gudiel referring to prosecution: It appears these poor people have learned nothing at university. #GenocideGT

This is Defense lawyer Francisco Garcia Gudiel.