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 Raymond Jessop Trial Notes
 
The Eldorado Success
 
7:55 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009
Defense Offers Witnesses in Penalty Phase of Jessop Trial
Texas Ranger Nick Hanna, the prosecution's final witness, concluded his testimony this afternoon during the penalty phase of the Raymond Jessop Trial. The defense then brought in four character witnesses, including Cody Engdahl of Eldorado, Louis and Jacqueline James of Christoval, and Clint Reichenau of Wall, all of whom said they met Jessop when he helped build their homes. Jessop was employed by his brother Richard Jessop's construction company Texan Supply and Service.

Both prosecution and defense rested their cases moments ago and will return tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. for closing remarks. The jury will then decide Raymond Jessop's punishment.

5:20 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009
Penalty Phase Continues in Raymond Jessop Trial
Rebecca Musser concluded her time on the stand Monday afternoon by identifying FLDS family and marriage records.

Dr. Larry Beall, a Utah psychologist, then testified concerning sexual assault of young girls. He also testified about the difference between coercion and personal consent.

Texas Ranger Nick Hanna was on the stand testifying about marriage and family records when the court recessed for a short break moments ago.

12:45 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009
Penalty Phase Begins in Raymond Jessop Trial
Two protestors carried signs asking for religious tolerance Monday morning on the Schleicher County Courthouse Square as the penalty phase began in the Raymond Jessop trial.

Jessop was convicted last Thursday on one count of sexual assault of a child. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

Former FLDS members Carolyn Jessop and Rebecca Musser testified about plural marriage and the jury was shown a photo of Raymond Jessop's nine wives.

The jurors also heard from an FBI agent. And, the prosecution described how Raymond Jessop was on the YFZ Ranch and participated in shielding fugitive FLDS prophet Warren Jeffs from the authorities while he was on the FBI Ten Most Wanted List.
 
MyEldorado.net
Originally published November 9, 2009
 
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