Lawyers Laughed and Ripped ESPN’s Lester Munson For His Barry Bonds Trial Analysis

1-liner, All, Barry Bonds, Courts, Legal, ESPN, ESPN Rant Jason McIntyre April 15th. 2011, 11:25am

Lester Munson: ESPN’s legal expert seems to think the prosecution side was victorious in its case against Barry Bonds. Lawyers disagree. From Above the Law: “The jurors wanted to convict him of perjury but couldn’t do it because the prosecutors couldn’t meet their burden, but the defense went 0-for-4? WHAT THE F*** IS THIS MAN TALKING ABOUT? HOW ARE WE LIVING IN A WORLD WHERE THAT’S THE MAN TELLING LAYPEOPLE HOW TO FEEL ABOUT THIS TRIAL?” From Hanging Sliders: “Munson’s so called ‘legal analysis’ is so full of factual, legal and constitutional errors that it’s hard to believe any reputable news organization would publish it.” [Above the Law]

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31 Responses to “Lawyers Laughed and Ripped ESPN’s Lester Munson For His Barry Bonds Trial Analysis”

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YYSA Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:26 AM
believe any reputable news organization would publish it.”
I think we are giving ESPN a little too much credit here.
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sportsdork Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Both of those pieces are awesome in their takedowns. Munson has been awful. Which, of course, makes him a perfectly typical fit for cable TV.
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cleet Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:30 AM
From Above the Law
I’m glad we are keeping with the Segal theme today.
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Rusty Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Munson really got served. This is totally awesome.
/doesn’t give a shit
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bsanders37 Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:33 AM
I bet the image of Lester Munson furiously masturbating keeps children up at nights.
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Menarky Party Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:34 AM
typical ESPN, just throwing shit up against the wall again. they really have no regard for factual presentation
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jck49erfan Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Above the Law:
Hard to Kill >> Out for Justice >> Under Siege >> Above the Law >>>>>>>>>>>> Marked for Death >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Under Seige 2 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Any fat Steven Segal movie
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karma Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:34 AM
any reputable news organization
Sources say it’s a reputable news organization.
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Breesus Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Hey, in a way it’s a victory. An athlete not named Rae Carruth is actually guilty of something.
/not defending Lester Munson
//fancy lawyering >>>>>>>>>> common sense
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BrawnyTom Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:38 AM
any reputable news organization
Sources say it’s a reputable news organization.
Unconfirmed by me.
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Vladdy Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Hard to Kill >> Out for Justice >> Under Siege >> Above the Law >>>>>>>>>>>> Marked for Death >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Under Seige 2 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Any fat Steven Segal movie
You’re missing Executive Decision. That flick rocks.
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Jim Harbaugh Scramble Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:40 AM
well, what do you expect from a guy named Munson?
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jck49erfan Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:40 AM
You’re missing Executive Decision. That flick rocks.
Damn. I do like that movie. I always forget he’s in that one since he’s not in it for very long. I’d throw that in the top 4 easily. Probably better than Under Seige.
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cleet Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:41 AM
/sees Hard to Kill is 1st
//content
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bsanders37 Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Hard to Kill >> Out for Justice >> Under Siege >> Above the Law >>>>>>>>>>>> Marked for Death >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Under Seige 2 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Any fat Steven Segal movie
In terms of what? I think most would agree that Under Siege is by far his best “movie” movie. Andrew Davis, Tommy Lee Jones, etc. Easily the most credible. But I agree, Hard to Kill brings it. Especially when he trades the bullet-riddle jeep straight up.
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Breesus Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:43 AM
any reputable news organization
Sources say it’s a reputable news organization.
Unconfirmed by me.
According to the bottom line, ESPN, ESPN.com, and ESPN360.com’s Tim Kurkjian reported this on ESPN Radio’s Mike & Mike in the morning, and later re-confirmed it on the ESPNRADIO affiliate in Chicago.
And for more on this, be sure to log on to ESPNNewYork.com
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phillymantis915 Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Under Siege is by far his best “movie” movie. Andrew Davis, Tommy Lee Jones, etc.
You’re forgetting Busey which makes it even better.
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Breesus Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:44 AM
/SYNERGY!
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bsanders37 Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:44 AM
You’re forgetting Busey which makes it even better.
“He’s good with cooking knives.”
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Breesus Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:45 AM
You’re forgetting Busey which makes it even better.
Never forget the chick jumping out of the birthday cake. Never forget.
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jck49erfan Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:47 AM
In terms of what? I think most would agree that Under Siege is by far his best “movie” movie. Andrew Davis, Tommy Lee Jones, etc. Easily the most credible. But I agree, Hard to Kill brings it. Especially when he trades the bullet-riddle jeep straight up.
Agreed completely with the Under Seige thought. I ranked them based on the enjoyment I get out of watching them. For a time, I even named my wang Mason Storm.
/Really enjoys Hard to Kill
//You can take THAT to the bank
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cleet Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:47 AM
You’re forgetting Busey which makes it even better.
“I did not have access to the Captain’s personal files at THAT TIME!”
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jck49erfan Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Never forget the chick jumping out of the birthday cake. Never forget.
Drunker than piss if I remember right.
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wilhelmreems Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:48 AM
You’re missing Executive Decision. That flick rocks.
that death was just as bad as sam jackson in deep blue see.
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bsanders37 Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:48 AM
“They always said Storm was superhuman. You know why? He was jacked up on coke the whole time.”
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karma Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:48 AM
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wilhelmreems Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:53 AM
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BFFredo Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Never forget the chick jumping out of the birthday cake. Never forget.
Drunker than piss if I remember right.
Erika Eleniak’s rack in that movie was so glorious I think it forced me into puberty.
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Angrily Bemused Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:53 PM
In truth, the legal “analysis” linked in those 2 posts was weak and NOTHING more than the exact same analysis/explanation Munson provided, only if it were provided by a left-wing former defense attorney. The real truth is that the judge in ANY criminal case has as big of an impact on the outcome as the lawyers. Judges rule on objections to admissibility of evidence throughout almost every trial, including motions in limine. The same piece of evidence might be excluded by one judge as not being “reliable” enough to be allowed, while another judge will say the objection goes to “weight” not admissibility. Meaning it’s up to the jury to decide if that evidence is reliable and to what extent. You have a left-wing judge appointed by a left-wing president, you get one outcome. You have right-wing judge appointed by a right-wing president, you get another outcome. It all depends on a SINGLE judge’s opinion.
Furthermore and finally, it was not a “victory” for Bonds’ legal team. At best, it was a draw. Bonds was not found innocent or “not guilty” on the three perjury charges. It was a hung jury. In a criminal trial, that could mean ONE JUROR out of twelve wouldn’t vote guilty. Just ask Ron and Nicole whether OJ really did it.
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Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez has the highest WAR evah! Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:17 PM
If the Feds are coming after you with a perjury charge for lying about drugs, and they aren’t able to convict you on perjury, it’s a victory, period.
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Angrily Bemused Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 8:07 PM
Aren’t able to convict him…YET. Clearly, Barry’s a liar. Let’s see if the Feds decide to try him again. Let’s see if Greg Anderson is willing to go to jail, yet again, on a fresh new set of contempt charges. It ain’t over till it’s over!