Barisone Trial Starting Monday, 3/28

[Knights_Mom]

@3PonyFarm

Oh, ok I couldn’t remember who said it. I am still curious of the legal basis for it. I’ve never come across that in all the barns where I have been.

I don’t know NJ but in my state a cop saying that would be wrong.

[OntheFnce]

@3PonyFarm

@soloudinhere, do you know of any legal basis, why before the shooting, the prosecutor’s office said that MB could not restrict hours and access to the property? I would think the barn would be considered separate in any tenant’s rights to the house. Most barns I know have regular hours that they are open and unless of an emergency or returning with the horses from a show or whatever that boarders are expected to adhere to those hours. Thanks!

Edited to add-I was also of the impression that liability waivers for anyone riding on the property were common through out the industry. I was surprised that was even brought up.

Edited to correct that the prosecutor made comment about the hours. It was one of the cops who said it.

I have been at several barns in NJ where the trainer did not have me sign a liability waiver.

[3PonyFarm]

I wonder if it will be explained further in the trial.

[ohnoO]

Wasn’t it told that the waver issue was for someone(s) that LK wanted to come to the farm (for what? To train her/ride her horses) and also live there?

[3PonyFarm]

Does NJ recognize the legality of the signs that some barns post that “you” just being there accept the inherent risk of horses and riding?

[Knights_Mom]

@3PonyFarm

I wonder if it will be explained further in the trial.

Probably. When Defense goes to cross exam that testifying cop.

[3PonyFarm]

I think I remember that too. No trainer I know would agree to that at a barn they owned or managed.

[Sdel]

I seem to recall being ridiculed over the idea that the gun was put into the safe after RC gave MB the gun. Who did that?….hmm, JQ and LK….

[RND]

@3PonyFarm

I could be imagining it but the judge does not seem to have any patience for Mr. Bilinkas. I am curious if this will escalate during the trial.

Bilinkas seemed like a complete disaster today. I almost feel sorry for whoever is paying the bill.

[eggbutt]

@RND

@3PonyFarm

I could be imagining it but the judge does not seem to have any patience for Mr. Bilinkas. I am curious if this will escalate during the trial.

Bilinkas seemed like a complete disaster today. I almost feel sorry for whoever is paying the bill.

I’m curious how many trials like this have you watched? You seem to not understand how trials actually work and that the defense has scheduled at least two weeks to present all their findings. That “missing” camera is going to be an issue for the police department and the prosecution. Something tells me there is much more to come.

[Danvers]

Do we know what time the trial starts tomorrow? And will it continue to be available to watch on Law & Crime?

[Jenerationx]

WTaF with the rustling of papers right into the microphone??? That is not the good kind of ASMR.

Barisone looks like a completely different man. He looks like he’s completely checked out mentally and terrified of looking anywhere but the table. Is that his normal posture and demeanor? I’ve only ever seen him on TV, so can’t say what he looks like outside of riding.

[hut-ho78]

@RND

@3PonyFarm

I could be imagining it but the judge does not seem to have any patience for Mr. Bilinkas. I am curious if this will escalate during the trial.

Bilinkas seemed like a complete disaster today. I almost feel sorry for whoever is paying the bill.

Agree. I was surprised. At this point, MB’s best defense will be a retrial from inadequate counsel. Why? Defense counsel presented as defense tacky gossip on social media.

[RND]

Well of course a self admitted MB fan would see Bilinkis’ performance as genius, but he did some really serious bumbling, had more than a few way too pregnant pauses where he had no idea what to say, and he didn’t bother even trying to make a point at the end of his questioning. I was embarrassed for him. I expect he’ll do better when it’s his witnesses on the stand, since he has probably (hopefully) been practicing with them and won’t have to think on his feet.

[MHM]

@CanteringCarrot

Yes, perhaps. I think hiring the security was sort of the happy medium (nothing happy about it!) for him. Possibly hoping to stay on the property but be/feel a bit safer…but it still all ended in a shooting.

It sounded to me like the security was only there at night. Is that correct? And it sounded like Barisone was still up at all hours checking on the property during the night anyway.

I wonder if it would have been any better to have security around the clock, if only for his mental state. Of course, hindsight is 20/20.

[trubandloki]

@RND

Bilinkas seemed like a complete disaster today. I almost feel sorry for whoever is paying the bill.

Sincere question from someone not watching - why? What did he do that makes you think he is a complete disaster?

[eggbutt]

@RND

Well of course a self admitted MB fan

Show me where I’ve ever said this please.

[MHM]

Also, did anybody else notice that the second cop on the scene had a last name that sounded very similar to the Wurttemberg, which I think is a relatively unusual breed of horse? At least, I’ve only known a few of them in a lifetime around horses.

[trubandloki]

@eggbutt

@RND

Well of course a self admitted MB fan

Show me where I’ve ever said this please.

Clearly they missed your post from about an hour ago. (which says just the opposite)
I have copied it here for them to read.

@eggbutt

It is interesting that it is thought if someone is anti-LK they must be pro-MB. There are many of us who simply can’t tolerate LK and her disgusting behavior.

[RND]

@eggbutt

Show me where I’ve ever said this please.

Actions speak louder than words.