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The Trial of Dr. Chua
Chua, 45, has been held in the Camden County jail since September 2006 when he was arrested and charged with the drug overdose death of Jamie Carter III. Prosecutors say Carter, 20, died from drugs Chua prescribed for no legitimate medical purpose.

Friday, October 19, 2007

Defense rests its case

Defense attorney rested his case at noon. The jury will return at 1 p.m.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow, I guess they did not think the procescution had made much of a case. I am always suspect when the defendant does not testify. I guess we will see what happens.

Anonymous said...

Must have been awhole more said than this Blog has reported.

Anonymous said...

Pray hard, while we wait for the verdict.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like Chua was concerned only about him own needs and desires, not Jamie's needs!! I think the jury is going to see it the same way.

Anonymous said...

All I can say to you (above) is we shall see what we shall see. It's just a matter of waiting on the Jury now. I cant hardly wait!!!

Anonymous said...

What they thought was that there was no way that Chua would testify because that would allow the State to cross examine him.

Anonymous said...

For those who do not understand. Chua could not take the stand because he would have been cross examined. He would have been asked about the drugs, young boys, his medical ethics, the State of Georgia taking his license. He would have to have justified all the allegations. He would have been exposed, even more. His shameful conduct of praying on young patients would have been questioned. His relationship with the Sheriff and special priviledges.

Also, Chua wanted to plea at one point in time and was going to take it then backed out. Innocent until prove guilty. He wanted his day in court. If he had been cross examined the innoncent until proven guilty would have been short lived.

Anonymous said...

If he was guilty he would have simply just taken the plea bargain and to never be a Dr. again. He would be free. He didnt take it. He wants his fair trail, and he's got it now. Let's see.

Anonymous said...

I am not sure what most folks know about plea bargains. 85-90% of cases are settled with plea bargains. In this matter, he must have felt, without a doubt, that he did nothing wrong. Now, with that said, if the paper is being fair to both sides, which I believe it isn't, the defense di not have much to say. I do not believe the liking men or being friends with the sheriff had anything to do with this case. You look for many different things when you are behind or fear the worse.

Anonymous said...

^ How old are you? 10? Get a life and quit hopeing he's homosexual so you can have him. His occupation was a Doctor. He did kill that kid, he loved his job and im postivie he didnt plan on loseing it because of a drug-addict.

Anonymous said...

*correction* He did not kill that kid*