Day 1 of the Daniel Riley Trial: Driver Elizabeth Smith delivers testimony

[@ellenhood1356]

That defense attorney is ridiculous. Hes trying to make this her fault 😡

[@PuertoRicanMami29]

Exactly!!!!

[@kimpaige7865]

He is reaching for the sun in the sky on a raining cloudy day. He is trying not to be accused of ineffective counsel so he is asking questions to make him sound like he is defending his client. He is wasting everyone's time with this line of questions. She is not at fault his client is.

[@tinawindham6958]

She shouldn’t have been driving so it’s 50/50 her fault.

[@JodyBates-c3e]

That is his job.

[@SPRINKES88]

Yes

[@susanstrahl6443]

She was not responsable for the accident. Why is defence trying to pin blame on her. Your client is to blame for this not her

[@PuertoRicanMami29]

Exactly!!!! They are grilling her like she caused the damn accident and trying to take blame off Dude !!!wtf type shyt is that !!!! SMH….this judicial system is a complete Joke!!!!

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

She was not supposed to be driving is why. It's a _but for_ line of questioning.

[@tinamckenna7514]

​@@jaywholoveseveryone1721 So, are you saying, but for this witness driving at the time and place she was driving, this accident would not have occurred?? 🤔🤔

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

@@tinamckenna7514 NO. I didn't say it he implied it. *I* just reiterated it.

[@shaylaster1607]

She should not have been driving period!!!!!

[@anilu3021]

Suspended license driver accident with unlicensed driver and this poor girl loses her legs. We need to start putting people in jail for everything if they cannot follow any laws - even the most basic.

[@ace.9218]

Prison. 👍👈🏻🤛🏽👊🏽✊🏿

[@ftfitgirl]

We lived this. She played for my husband and it was the worst thing ever He should be under the jail and never let out

[@dudemorris7769]

@@ftfitgirlI’m so so sorry that you all have had to live with the poor choices & illegal consequences of the suspect & the judge who continued to allow this man to be out on the streets.

[@shawnalexander4928]

It amazes me how people's lives can be changed or taken without any real consequences. Additionally, there is no amount of insurance that the victim can receive for this life-altering accident. Often, there's no insurance or enough insurance.

[@jenniferray3870]

It wasnt her fault no matter if she had a suspended or not! She also says she didnt know it was still suspended. He is the only one that was guilty.

[@yess.....]

Guys, I'll summarize her testimony in this video in three words so you won't waste your time... *"I DON'T REMEMBER"*

[@piperrose7461]

🤣🤣

[@lamonicagraham1403]

😂😂

[@carlacampbell7530]

Exactly they need to be asking her what do she recalls happened

[@tinawindham6958]

She knows her back and neck hurt…

[@melistasy]

Thank you! 😂🤣

[@Saywhat12345]

Defense is reaching for straws. So so sorry for the young lady that lost her legs. Kim Gardner should be on trial too for not even showing up to court when Daniel was on trial for his other crimes, so so sad.

[@alison5009]

The coward should take off his mask.

[@goose7574]

​@@alison5009 AGREED! Such a Pu$$y!

[@dudemorris7769]

Kim Gardner should have never allowed him bail with his past record of more than 100 charges. She’s allowed these lowlifes to continue to be released, dismissed charges, refused to even hold him accountable for all these past crimes. She should have been removed from the bench years ago.

[@Nimue56]

Ok, so while she might not have been able to drive, she did not cause the accident.

[@betty-janececile5214]

Not having insurance doesn't make you a bad driver. you can't afford insurance

[@shaylaster1607]

She doesn’t remember much/ or the fact her license was not valid

[@constanceccrawford7566]

How was she able to rent a car in the first place..

[@porshataylor-ee5ri]

Someone probably did it for her

[@ZazaTyson]

Turo is kinda like air bnb for cars, so n a sense they only can see the license they are ppl like u and I and probably don’t have the means to verify if they have an active license. It would definitely be a great change for the company to b liable going forward if they (Turo) aren’t already themselves responsible for verifying that someone has a valid license

[@TheJawn_G]

Yes it doesn’t require as much documentation as actual rental agencies

[@tinawindham6958]

I would NEVER let anyone drive my truck or car. No way. So many people do drugs, drive without DL or insurance. That’s why they want someone else’s car…

[@melistasy]

​@tinawindham6958 good point!

[@dudemorris7769]

I would love to know why this defense atty is trying to make it that it’s this young girls fault, when the cops ticketed the other driver for running the light & causing the accident.

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

Because that is what a defense attorney does.

[@sirlancealot59]

and this would not happen if she was not driving so anything that happens is her fault as she was the one not to be driving @@jaywholoveseveryone1721

[@deniseackermann7116]

Are they cleaning those ear phones between usage..??? I would refuse to use them as is, they would have to open a new sealed package before I put them in my ears... how nasty... 🤔

[@JuanitaPlum3013]

Really? Why would you make a STUPID comment like this. A 17yr old almost died and she has lost both of her legs. NO ONE CARES about some DAMN ear phones. IGNORANCE at its BEST! SMDH!

[@tinawindham6958]

Me.2

[@sharonpowers4771]

I totally agree and thought about that also ... ugh

[@leggs4113]

She doesn’t remember ANYTHING. She’s definitely been coached. She wasn’t at fault for what happened but she definitely committed some crimes that night.

[@anywhoToYou]

She does remember some things, but I am not surprised that she doesn't remember details after such a horrific accident. Granted she shouldn't have been driving, but there is no way anyone could recall every single detail.

[@leggs4113]

@@anywhoToYou I think definitely think she’s lying about not remembering. You can tell by how she’s saying it.

[@Enigmatic2099]

@@leggs4113it’s been a year. Even if she were being honest that doesn’t mean she’s being accurate.

[@angelchrista930]

This young lady is making the audio sound that way, shes way too close to the microphone at times.

[@Cotafaye]

Right, you don't need to hold the mic. Shes nervous . BUT I do want to say, I'm glad your ok, hun.

[@acenaraiki9707]

LORD HAVE MERCY.😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@janetbishop9713]

Is her bad memory caused by trauma, or was she on drugs or alcohol? She's not cooperating. Maybe a little time jail with no phone or TV she might come back from the twilight zone.

[@DaughterOfTheEve]

This is the face of our future. I would never want her looking after me if I get the chance to enter a nursing home in old age.

[@janetbishop9713]

She is a true idiot! Throw her in jail for contempt of court. Then I bet her memory would come back real fast.

[@tinawindham6958]

Me either.,

[@samanthacaine5029]

Riley was responsible..he was found guilty. The Edmundsons will be compensated. End of story. All this to prove what. City of Saint Louis its time to pay up. Period!

[@canaryblack5871]

Thanks for the update because I was getting tired of the Defense Attorney.

[@shaylaster1607]

Compensated??? If you lost both legs- what constitutes as compensation!!!!?

[@tinawindham6958]

New legs???

[@guadaluperubino2065]

This person seems so full of it!! She does not remember anything!! Do t you need a license to rent a vehicle? These car rental companies should automatically be able to check the licenses before renting a vehicle to anyone.

[@daniellepearsall9018]

Google trauma ! Psd ! Concisions! In and out of consciousness ! Sorry those things you see on television with amnesia! Comas , forgetting about details in a car accident (hence while you were sleeping ) or any other accidents or things to some people will cause Trauma! Fight or flight ! Evidently she chose to flight ! (Shut down ) . Some witnesses aren’t going to be a slam dunk , and some aren’t going to give you a victory especially if it’s in fact true and can’t be disputed otherwise! ✌️ ! She stood her ground ! She gets to go feed her face as we can see she enjoys

[@alison5009]

Come on, St. Louis. Horrible sound. justice for Janae!❤

[@empressnigeria]

The entire court room set up is poorly

[@arlandolittle7625]

@@empressnigeria are you a courtroom set up expert?

[@dudemorris7769]

@@arlandolittle7625yes, actually many of us are & this is absolutely the first court room, & I’ve set in more than 100 in my time, that’s ever had this type of set up. Having her turned towards the jury, and then having to turn her entire body to even be able to answer the attys is ridiculous. There’s never a set up to address the jury. It’s to address who’s speaking to you, not to the jurors.

[@dudemorris7769]

@@empressnigeriait’s hideous how confusing it is. The person on the stand should always be facing & speaking to whom is speaking to them, and not the jury. I’ve never seen any other court room set up in this manner.

[@arlandolittle7625]

@@dudemorris7769 you better look again the lawyer is standing in front of her the judge is to her left. And she is in a swivel chair. What’s hard to handle that. I’m sure the designers knew what they’re doing. Courtrooms has a bland look. Saying you been in 100 courtrooms I guess was to impress me . Guess your slippery defendant!

[@TeeroyHammermill]

All this proves is she had the right of way regarding the accident.

[@lindatoombs3319]

They fishing for info. She did nothing

[@dudemorris7769]

Absolutely! It sounds as if she had the green light & the other driver ran his light and caused the impact. Maybe I haven’t heard enough of the testimony but he sure seems like he’s trying to blame this young lady for what his client did to another young woman.

[@HexualSealing-uz6wi]

​@@dudemorris7769There was no light. The other driver had a stop sign and ran it.

[@AM-nm4oh]

Funny how every answer is “I don’t remember”.

[@rondarivadeneira172]

She is hiding her involvement in this ..

[@Jack-eo5fn]

@@rondarivadeneira172, actually no. The defense lawyer is asking these questions because he knows she has no memory after the crash. The cops investigated the accident at great length and it proved she was not at fault.

[@shaedenise407]

granted i don’t feel this was her fault, but she remembered that her cousin was holding the phone giving her directions. 😂

[@Jack-eo5fn]

@@shaedenise407 , that’s cause that memory was before the crash.

[@anywhoToYou]

Its very difficult to remember every detail after an accident. Not unusual at all

[@carlacampbell7530]

They need to be asking her what do she recall happened because everything they asking her she dont remember.

[@tinawindham6958]

Her neck hurt

[@TheJawn_G]

I mean y’all act like she wasn’t in the accident either! Something’s she isn’t going to remember & I’d rather say that than say something incorrect and try and correct it later . If I’m not sure , then I don’t remember

[@dudemorris7769]

Why are we not seeing the videos and hearing the cops speaking to her?

[@vickyorr7856]

Wow she does not remember anything when questioned by prosecution but defense attorney she remembers

[@idaadams3877]

She has to remember more and doesn’t want to get in trouble. She may carry some guilt

[@janetbishop9713]

I doubt it. It wasn't her car that was wrecked. It was rented. It didn't break those fake nails, I doubt she has any guilt at all. God bless & keep Janae and her family!

[@tinawindham6958]

Her hair flew off I bet

[@elexustharpe1434]

I think she being dishonest

[@justmeinhere5905]

Trauma can affect your memory. Im sure she feels horrible that her cousin like has been altered. 😊

[@christinachavez8715]

Definitely, traumatic experiences can affect your memory. Literally! It happened to me, but it wasn't an auto accident.

[@GigglingHamster]

Worst audio EVER

[@CourtneaCalcote]

I am glad she is doing better

[@nems_girl3777]

She might have in fact told the nurse she was having touble seeing because if the dust particles that come out of the air bags. This happened to my family member when their air bags deployed!

[@JuanitaPlum3013]

She knew she wasn't supposed to be driving. She's lying! I agree with the comment she was coached by the DA so they can make their case. The way this child got hurt with the lies that are being told, ("I don't remembe") I 🙏 GOD has mercy on their souls.

[@kaylizard22]

She is not on trial. I would have stopped this line of questioning the minute it started it does not have relevance in this particular case

[@hemlock4519]

The lawyers should make an agreement that all further references to the “Crazy Donkey, should just be called, “The Restaurant” 😂

[@dudemorris7769]

Why is she facing sideways & not looking forward at the attys?? Weird, perhaps it’s me.

[@nicolabonnamy487]

She's looking and answering to the jury x

[@dudemorris7769]

@@nicolabonnamy487ok, I don’t have my glasses on me, fell into the river 3 days ago, & it looked so odd to me to see her sitting that way. I just started watching it & thought at first it may be the girl who lost her legs. I’ve been in a lot of court rooms, watch a lot of trials, & have never seen this type of set up before.

[@TheJawn_G]

The mic is on the ledge on the side, not in front of her

[@janetbishop9713]

I ask her that... she didn't remember! 🙄

[@melistasy]

​@@janetbishop9713😂😂

[@yosea8701]

Having a license doesn't make you a safe driver. And since she didn't cause the accident, Daniel was the problem. Did he have a license?

[@Virg-jr4rk]

I hope she doesn’t have to take a test at the end of this!

[@ladyseason2565]

What does she remember. Does she really believe I don't remember is a good defense 😂 Did she get a head injury during the accident or I don't remember is a long way to say yes/no

[@elexustharpe1434]

I think thyre questioning her in that manner to discredit her... And use that to help the defendant.

[@acenaraiki9707]

THAT DEFENSE ATTORNEY IS TRYING HIS BEST TO MAKE HER ADMITT GUILT.😊😊😊SMART MOVE TOUNG LADY. I WOULDN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING EITHER BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE RIGHT ONE ON TRIAL.

[@christinebrophy]

AUDIO SUCKS SERIOUSLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bye will watch other QUALITY AUDIO channels

[@surpriseimblack]

No one else covered the trial

[@TykeshaPerkins-jp1xe]

Wow

[@dawg6111]

How come she can't remember her blood being drawn? She doesn't remember ANYTHING!!! Who teaches these kids to not take accountability? At least plead the fifth amendment and refuse to incriminate yourself, but to lie and say you don't remember is ridiculous. All of her testimony will be used against her in the upcoming lawsuit and if she tries to defend herself, it will be thrown back at her as "you didn't remember previously in court".

[@canaryblack5871]

Defense Attorney sucks.

[@guadaluperubino2065]

That should be a NATION WIDE LAW

[@rondarivadeneira172]

Why isnt she hurt if she was hit?

[@DaughterOfTheEve]

She probably doesn't remember why

[@dudemorris7769]

Depends on where and how the car was hit. She doesn’t remember much at all. However, it sounds like the other driver pulled out in front in front of her, as she had a green light & the other driver would have ran the light, according to her testimony. She went thru a green light & remembered the impact & air bags deploying. I don’t believe she is on trial & am just beginning to watch this case.

[@julieamaya3045]

She was hurt. She was asked this question & she said she was hurt and explained where

[@DaughterOfTheEve]

@julieamaya3045 yes but the question was "why," not "where"

[@londonk69]

She was hurt from the accident, but recovered from it God is a healer

[@feliciarolland6289]

What is this case about? I am just joining. Thanks.

[@Cindy.m.R]

Does America not have cameras at all their traffic lights???? It'd save yas millions

[@surpriseimblack]

This witness not prepared

[@numberone5680]

Her memory will invade her nights forever after Janae’s testimony is permanently although reluctantly absorbed.

[@southernmomma2460]

He really worked to discredit this girl. He is doing his job for sure. She may have been in shock, or traumatized, she doesnt remember.

[@bethholland7049]

That's a whole lot of "I don't remember "... 🤔🤔🤔

[@surpriseimblack]

Supreme Court ruled that it's not perjury to not remember...

[@debbiemunn-jk8og]

Could not hear the lawyer

[@jenniferray3870]

So is this how the defense plans on defending him? By badgering every witness and making them seem they are guilty!

[@VernaSmith-f1y]

This defense attorney is making a fool of himself. His client is guilty and the only one besides his mother for renting the car for him. The defence attorney is trying to cast blame on this gal. When she was in no way to blame.

[@jessicaeaves1985]

Had she caused the accident i would understand the line of questioning!

[@stephanieroberson2560]

Exactly

[@elexustharpe1434]

He was going pretty fast then! Thats obvious!

[@iamlacytreethepoet1344]

HUH??? Blood draw??? Cant remember???🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lesliegross-s7w]

She don’t remember anything! Very illiterate, maybe amnesia?

[@ReginaLynnThomas-vk5bw]

ILEGALLY HOLDING PEOPLE FOR NO CRIMES BUT BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT HAVE SEX WITH THESE PEOPLE IT IS A SHAME WVA WOULD ALL SUCH ACTS .

[@ayomidel]

Some of you are so dense. You can't make up laws on the spot to charge someone for a non existence crime. Thus was not this girl's fault. Some of you are mad because if her wig and want to find her guilty. It's always the uncolored

[@natilew9330]

She at fault too

[@elizabethgraybill6619]

On

[@tinamercier1512]

Does she have amnesia

[@deanwarren3325]

Is amblance Ebonics? I wonder if she can hear how she sounds Annoying as luck

[@betty-janececile5214]

Audio is horrible

[@ReginaLynnThomas-vk5bw]

This girl was held on a 6 month food stamp charge turned out to be in jail 2 year's plus in CA sent WV and no one knew why she was not on drugs or drinking what you 130th people are arw prejudice its time to releace today .

[@tayonahudson9152]

Ask you dying😢😢😮😊😅😅