Is NJ Housewife Teresa Guiduce Throwing Hubbie Joe Under Bus?

Is NJ Housewife Teresa Guiduce Throwing Hubbie Joe Under Bus?
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" stars Teresa Giudice and Giuseppe "Joe" Giudice are currently in the fight of their lives as the couple has been accused of federal fraud charges, which could land them in prison for up to 30 years.

Teresa Giudice and Giuseppe "Joe" Giudice by Aggie Kenny  

Aggie Kenny noted:   Chewing gum furiously, the Giudices stood expressionless before 
New Jersey Federal Court Judge  Cathy Waldor.

FABULOUS FAB TRIAL Closing statements

Today both sides gave their closing statements in the Fabrice Tourre trial.
First Matthew Martens gave his closing, and then in the afternoon Mr Coffey, Mr Tourre's attorney
did his closing. It was a relief to finally see Mr Coffey's face since he has been the challenge for this entire trial. First he never stands in one spot for more than a moment, and second from where I sit, it is almost impossible to see his face.
from the Washington Post
 The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday made a final push to convince a federal jury that former Goldman Sachs trader Fabrice Tourre defrauded investors of $1 billion during the lead up to the 2008 financial crisis by feeding them “half truths.”
Washington Post story link

Mattew Martens gives closing statement

Sean:" John " Coffey gives closing statement

FABULOUS FAB TRIAL: Both sides rest

Today at the trial of Fabrice Tourre, we were all in a bit surprised to learn that the defense was not going to call any witnesses.  So after the SEC rested their case, Mr. Tourre's lawyer, John "Sean" Coffey stood up and said "the defense rests".
Tomorrow is closing statements and then the following day is jury instructions.
From the New York Times
The decision to rest, after more than two weeks of testimony and 11 witnesses called by the Securities and Exchange Commission, highlighted the confidence that Mr. Tourre’s lawyers have in their fight against the lawsuit by the government.

NYT Fabrice Tourre trial story link

Fabrice Tourre seated with his lawyers, the last day of testimony, which comprised of a video tape deposition of Michael Nartley. Today I was able to get a different viewpoint in the courtroom, while the key players were looking at the large screen. Got a chance to get the juxtaposition of Tourre against the background of the jury, which  I am not allowed to draw, so they look like they are seated in a mist. EW

'Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson'

'Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson' draws portrait of psychopath as a young man

Jeff Guinn's new book details how record producer's snub of aspiring musician sparked Manson's bloody rage, which led to slaughter of Sharon Tate

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/hedline-article-1.1410785

Illustrations from the Manson trial, never before published, will be in the upcoming book
The Illustrated Courtroom: 50 Years of Court Art
http://www.illustratedcourtroom.com/


Below is the illustration of Manson's arraignment with Susan Atkins drawn by Bill Robles, almost 44 years ago. The judge in this drawing, is Laurence Rittenband. He was the same judge who handled the Roman Polanski sexual offense case, that lead  Polanski to flee the US in 1978 and never return. That case is also in the upcoming book.

Arraignment of Charles Manson by Bill Robles 1969 

FABULOUS FAB Day 9 Tourre on the stand continued.....

Today Fabrice Tourre took the stand at trial. For most of the day he was questioned by Matthew Martens from the SEC. He again was very animated and had a range of expressions, which mixed with his French accent, made his testimony interesting to watch. Once his attorney had a chance to ask him questions, he became a bit more controlled, which made him easier to draw.
One of my favorite little details in this courtroom, is from the window you can see the Manhattan Bridge. A visual reminder of the trial's location.

From the Bloomberg story
Love notes, a French song parody and a winking emoticon were used by a government lawyer trying to show that Fabrice Tourre, the former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) vice president facing civil fraud claims over a failed $1 billion investment, lied to participants in the deal.


From the Bloomberg Bob Vanvoris story
Bloomberg Tourre Testimony story.

Fabrice Tourre questioned by his lawyer Pamela Chipega

From the New York Times:

At his trial Thursday, the jury saw another side of him as his legal team worked to rehabilitate his image.
“I am here to tell the truth and clear my name,” he said to his lawyer Pamela Chepiga after she asked him why he was sitting in a courtroom in Lower Manhattan.

New York Times Susanne Craig Story link

FABULOUS FAB TRIAL Day 8 Fabrice Tourre on the stand

Late in the day, Fabrice Tourre took the stand. He is quite animated on the stand, with different expressions, and has a distinctive French accent. Looking from the large screen, to the notebook of exhibits, to the SEC lawyer Matthew Martens, he did not stop moving. Hoping tomorrow with more time, will have a chance to capture the  front view of his face.
Bloomberg Bob Vanvoris story
Bloomberg Bob Vanvoris story link

Fabrice Tourre on stand, answerng questions about a Paulson  related email
to SEC lawyer Matthew Martens

Fabrice Tourre

I have been watching Fabrice Tourre on and off during this trial, and he has a range of emotions
as one can imagine. He has an amazing face to draw and it is a challenge to really get the profile correct.
Tomorrow is the big day for him in this trial, when he is called to the witness stand. It will be interesting
to draw his full face. The courtroom is a tough spot due to numerous monitors, and it is narrow and deep.
So tomorrow the court artists will be using binoculars, for sure. EW.

Fabrice Tourre with his defense team