WI v. Joshua Aide Trial Day 1 - Rebecca Borkowski - Surviving Victim

[@joannegregory9700]

Rebecca you have shown us women all over the world what true strength is. I wish you all the best in your future life, I hope you go on to heal and gain peace and to always show compassion to yourself in the future , you deserve so much. Sending you lots of 💘 xxx Jo UK

[@rachelchaffe3731]

This woman is amazing. Her strength is unbelievable. How she has the strength to stay so calm and not falter on anything when she is facing her attempted killer is truly remarkable.

[@geoffpoole483]

Much easier said than done but it's the best approach; don't get angry or confrontational. She was calm and even helpful, offering to draw a picture to help the attorney.

[@unapologeticallyme7664]

EXTREMELY!!!!!

[@soniauk4284]

Rebecca was such a powerful and strong witness..my heart goes out to her knowing her dad was killed and her friend injured..

[@Mindy849]

Rebecca did an amazing job with the defense attorney. She corrected him on numerous occasions that were fabricated. What a strong woman. She remained calm and was attentive the entire time on cross examination.

[@DOLfirst]

Fabulous witness. Defense attorney tried to catch her in a "gotcha" but she was solid.

[@joannegregory9700]

Your words said it hun, so true! ❤👍

[@cathbooth1980]

Agree. She didn’t waiver from her original statement...I guess it’s easy when you’re telling the truth.

[@inspectorforyou7624]

She's truly amazing you can see she is struggling, but she was not giving them one ounce of tears nor fear. She's a perfect reflection of the inner strength of women.

[@mygaffer]

I don't feel like this is a very strong attorney but yes, she does well.

[@barstad-9591]

You go Rebecca! She is doing such a great job on cross-examination. She’s very precise, which is thwarting many points defendant’s attorney is attempting to make. Her one mistake was the type of gun she had the concealed carry for. I love how she says, “Incorrect” when defense attorney tries to lead her into an inaccurate statements.

[@barstad-9591]

@Stefanie Ella And I am very surprised that prosecution didn’t try to rehabilitate her almost off-hand agreement with defense counsel that John Miller was standing between her and defendant. Actually, the way I understood direct testimony was that when she walked to put tool away, Miller moved to his right so that he was by drivers-side front, lights, fender, or even door. We’ll find out more when he testifies. The defense is paper thin bs.

[@FrancescaLD]

Thank god the judge noted the diabolical police incompetence of asking a person with headshot wound to walk by herself. Seriously, what on earth? Those cops need to be investigated.

[@LawnBunny777]

IKR!!!???

[@cathbooth1980]

OMG! Is that what he said?? I heard him say something about how not to treat someone with a gunshot wound to the head but I couldn’t make out exactly what he said...Good on him!

[@FrancescaLD]

@@cathbooth1980 I had to turn on the caption to hear him properly. Basically he said (paraphrasing): Does OPD use this as training video for what not to do with someone with headshot wound. If not, it should be... Moving from location to location is probably not what the doctors would want you to do.

[@cathbooth1980]

@@FrancescaLD ahhhh...I hadn’t thought of using captions 🤦🏻‍♀️ thank you! Fair play to the judge for saying that...he’s dead right!

[@unapologeticallyme7664]

I could not believe how she was treated.. and then being questioned to death while she's in the ambulance. I was in shock

[@holocenedreaming]

This case is an age old story, so very sad and frustrating, the most dangerous time for the victim of intimate partner violence is when they finally have had enough and decide to leave for good, the abuser realises they’re losing their power over the victim and the only way to regain control is by harming the one person they supposedly loved and or their loved ones.

[@Annie-so3cb]

God bless this woman. I hope this monster spends the rest of his days in prison. and is never able to hurt another human being again. May god continue to be with Rebecca 🙏💕🙏

[@ropesgal]

This defense is making his client look worse trying to make a lair out of her? He shot her dad, another man and HER

[@IzzyMariel]

Bad idea for a defense atty to get the jury to hate him.

[@sharonbentley8612]

True that!!

[@B.A.P1224]

Well done. She remained composed and didn’t allow the defence to twist anything. Her dad gave her strength to get through this. Josh should have plead guilty instead of putting her through this.

[@ashleykane4951]

She is a hero for me!! He would never do that bc he thinks he did nothing wrong ever!

[@unapologeticallyme7664]

@@ashleykane4951 Exactly. Narcissistic a******

[@tresann3]

He is just delusional enough to think he was somehow justified.

[@holocenedreaming]

Amazing that this lady is so strong, she’s recounting the worst day of her life and instead of cowering as a victim she is standing up for herself and her father against a pathetic, abusive, and despicable coward who’s only way to regain control after his victim left him is by bringing a gun and shooting three people. I wish her justice and the ability to have a happy life...

[@barbarahenninger6642]

So, he's pleading self defense, but he killed one man and mutilated two other people, and he got no injuries at all?

[@ashleykane4951]

Right! I want to hear how this idiot attorney can explain self defense !!

[@unapologeticallyme7664]

I don't like this word but he's a straight-up psycho

[@cathbooth1980]

I have so much respect for this woman...sitting up there and telling her truth whilst facing her abuser and her father’s killer and staying composed...wow ❤️ She’s been through an absolute nightmare 💔 Also...I’d love to know who’s ring she’s wearing around her neck...I wanna believe it’s her Dads ❤️

[@unapologeticallyme7664]

I agree with you and I was wondering if it was her Dad's also. Bless her heart ❤️

[@mygaffer]

This defense lawyer literally doesn't seem to know how a revolver works...

[@JayJayTX]

Rebecca: No, that is incorrect. 👏👏

[@geoffpoole483]

She maintained excellent composure throughout and put this berk of an attorney in his place without getting argumentative and confrontational. I get the impression the defence is trying to use up some time in order to give the impression of actually mounting a defence. At one point he plays a clip of her in her hospital bed soon after she was shot. Most people in that situation don't talk much sense.

[@JayJayTX]

@@geoffpoole483 she is the most composed witness I’ve witnessed on the stand, under similar circumstances. I’m pretty sure her military training and experience made a tremendous difference. I applaud her quiet but firm tenacity.

[@dawnellafreeman4860]

@@JayJayTX yes she was impressive.. a formidable witness, much respect Yah bless her, I'm sure this will take its toll later.. ❤️

[@Tikaani2009]

she is amazing standing the questions of that attorney and correcting all those false statements. very strong!

[@junemaclachlan2705]

Nothing will break the core strength of this remarkable woman..God bless you 🙏

[@cindyking9535]

The defence questioning is ridiculous

[@bw2020]

Wow...when the defense asks her about a plan to ambush Joshua...so insane. You can see how angry it makes her.

[@sandeedriver1941]

Great job on the stand, rebekka, making the defending attorney look like an ignoramus!

[@ericalexander5890]

Thanks for the informative description of what the video is about. Real professional.

[@sandeedriver1941]

Judge speaks his mind!!

[@mellybugzD]

The defense attorney needs to do better research and he's trying VERY hard to insert lies. She appears to be knocking them down tho, good for her! But what a duck for attempting to attack the victim.

[@gailtrotman5256]

The Prosecutor is very remiss in her lack of Objections. The Defense lawyer badgers this witness, repeating the same lies Josh has told him over and over. He KNOWS but twists the truth. Josh is a pathological liar and a gaslighter and the lawyer uses those lies.

[@kimgale262]

OMW, I hope that this defence attorney attorney never owns a gun. "LOOK DOWN THE BARREL TO SEE IF THE WEAPON IS LOADED". WOW!!!

[@14svalde]

The defense is such a worm! Asking her “your alleged marks.” I applaud her for her courage and fighting back even though I could tell it was hard for her.

[@ritayammouni2803]

I giggled when she corrected him with “you mean the real marks”

[@dragonflytoo]

Defense: "You had no problem driving the Tahoe from January to August, correct?" "No, I didn't drive the Tahoe after I knew the radiator had a crack." Defense.....🥴oops

[@SerenaCalls]

👏🏼👍👏🏼

[@ritayammouni2803]

There were a lot of oops from the defence 😂😂

[@shamina1908]

I hate it when trials try to put the victims on trial verses the defendant. Rebecca did great holding her own with this weak pos defense attorney.

[@BriC76]

Yes, he is not going on the stand!! But lets just bash the victim. Rebecca did a great job, dispite all her grief and trauma

[@dragonflytoo]

Awesome job Rebeka 👍👍👍.

[@lems18902]

This defense attorney is terrible. The questioning about verifying the revolver was unloaded was embarrassing. She is a very strong witness - and just highlights his incompetence.

[@candacetschakert4193]

Wow, worst defense defense attorney on the planet. What a joke. This guy is guilty as F. His attorney must have no experience. LMAO!!

[@BriC76]

@DecrepitOrigin888 yes, he is trying really hard, but not getting anywhere

[@BriC76]

@DecrepitOrigin888 I agree

[@americanpie123]

This has to be the dumbest defense attorney ever. She was amazing with her responses. I do think she was in pain after awhile.

[@cerealkiller193]

Wow this defense attorney playing dumb is not the way to go with a strong military woman. Way to hand his a$$ to him!

[@susanl8478]

Wow. Sticking to the truth and not getting defensive or cocky or mad ... should be studied by all witnesses!!! Ol' Josh sure fed his attorney lots of nonsense and she didn't flinch!

[@jamiemiesler322]

I still can’t figure out why the defense is asking the most ridiculous questions.

[@DOLfirst]

Ikr? He's all over the place...makes no sense.

[@BellaLeoLicorice]

Because it's her fault she was shot and her father was murdered ... I know they have a job to do but some defence lawyers are really awful.

[@DOLfirst]

@@BellaLeoLicorice HER fault? Are you fuc%ing kidding me right now?

[@cathbooth1980]

He’s reaching...

[@inspectorforyou7624]

To exhaust her out. Slip her up. Plus its one last attempt at hurting her by Josh.

[@katydid4821]

The defense attorney is all over the place. Can't wait to hear his closing arguments since his questions have nothing to do with the attempted murder of her.

[@carolnickell2611]

Since I don't think like an abusive alcoholic on trial for 1st degree murder, I can not think what his self-defense will be considering he came to his "bar fight" with a laser gun and the victims had nothing except car grease on their hands! geeez

[@OOceaneyess]

When I hear them say Osh Kosh and Josh, it brings back a really fond memory of when my son Josh was very little . He had a few pairs of Osh Kosh brand overalls and when I put them on him I’d say, “ Osh Kosh begosh Josh” and he’d laugh his little baby laugh and try to repeat it. It was so cute and made everyone laugh. 😊

[@ritayammouni2803]

Oh you just brought up memories I have when my nephew also named Joshua; and also wore the Osh gosh brand, and we would laugh with him, he was about 3 years old. He is now 32

[@OOceaneyess]

@@ritayammouni2803 Sweet. My Josh will be 43 on Valentine's Day. I held onto one of his Teddy Bears for years. I put one of Josh's Osh Kosh overalls (the rail road striped one) on the bear and gave to Josh when he had his first born son. He is 10 years old and has it in his room now.

[@ritayammouni2803]

@@OOceaneyess What a beautiful momentous gift to pass on.

[@OOceaneyess]

@@ritayammouni2803 Thank you. I added the fact that that grandson is now 10 years old. The bear is 42 years old and still wearing the Osh Kosh overalls. :-)

[@cerealkiller193]

Lol "I can draw you a picture"

[@LawnBunny777]

LMFAO. loved that.

[@cathbooth1980]

Why is this defence lawyer dredging up her finances? Couples often discuss monies and insurance policies...if things don’t work out, they part ways. They don’t go shooting people in the head. Their past finances have nothing to do with this case...I’m pretty sure the jury will agree

[@tamerajohnson5587]

He is trying to make it seem like she, John and the dad were planning to kill josh for the insurance $$. So ridiculous but, they have nothing else.

[@lindalucia6334]

So ridiculous the defense attorney trying to make Rebecca look bad. These are regular conversations and trying to emotionally twist and she’s not falling for it! Rebecca is not on trial Joshua is! That’s factual

[@lindanorris2455]

how can shooting someone in the back of the head be considered self defense? WHAT?

[@rachelpowell8132]

That man is a nut . glad she left him he was a nut real crazy.

[@melanieboyle606]

The text messages on direct from Joshua are clear evidence of his manipulation and gaslighting. How fortunate for him he found an attorney with the same skill set. Pretty clever coming up with the story that Joshua was the intended victim. Liars never cease to amaze me with how low they will go to get away with their actions. Narcissistic Psychopath. I pray the jury sees through.

[@unapologeticallyme7664]

AMEN!

[@tammikit5310]

How disrespectful to the court to not stand up and ask ur questions.....weird

[@chicago1779]

Omg the defense has not even checked their facts! What the heck awful and seriously like she had planned an ambush on Josh that day hilarious

[@Jinipoem]

He could’ve claim intoxication, PTSD or something but he’s too narcissistic to admit any fault on his part. Claiming self defense with all evidence clearly stating the opposite, is pretty dumb.

[@unapologeticallyme7664]

Exactly. Narcissistic a******.. they play the victim all day long

[@kathismith7441]

Mean drunk. Poor woman.

[@braeutchen41]

My x husband's attorney asked me, " isnt it true, Mrs Stewart, that u entertain men at ur apt every evening and your 8 yr old daughter takes the money from them at the door?".......🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ He actually told his attorney I was hooking for a living.... Swell....guy......🙄🤦‍♀️...... Me at 24 w four children and no child support from their father.....an English teacher at a small catholic school in 1973.......🤦‍♀️...... Yep, that was me in the fishnet stockings selling myself on the corner 🤦‍♀️ ************************* Miss Rebecca is really holding her own ! 👍🏼

[@AMunoz-rh9cz]

I cannot imagine you going through that. How does such an attorney sleep at night??? As for your ex, he simply cannot be referred to as a man. I understand the reasoning of a bank robber but I cannot understand the mindset of your ex. How low does somebody stoop??? It takes tremendous fortitude to raise four children under those circumstances. You have my eternal respect for the burdens you shouldered and the job you did. I hope you found contentment and happiness and most certainly enormous pride in yourself. You've earned it!

[@braeutchen41]

@@AMunoz-rh9cz you are too kind, dear one. Thank you. 🙌🏻💝👑

[@BrewCrew-tq8oy]

I served with both of josh and rebecca they were both my superiors. Im.still in disbelief

[@martyb7706]

Agree with the judge about Rebecca's video after she'd been shot. "What NOT to do" SMH Making her walk after being shot in the head. And by herself! WTF??

[@gailtrotman5256]

This judge is a jerk! Flippant and rude! Defense lawyers try to at least give the jury the impression that murders are the responsibility of anyone but their client! I sure hope Rebecca has learned from this experience and any therapy she has helps her change her taste in psycho narcissistic men. He choked her and caused her pain time and time again and the fatal attraction didn't stop till he killed her dad.

[@deniseflynn244]

disgusting....blame the victim

[@stephanielawrence4750]

She is incredible.

[@ruthless8411]

Rebecca is a boss, she handles herself so well. Defence was poor trying to say she goaded him by not taking the truck to a certified mechanic, as if that's any defence for murder!

[@mischieflissa5734]

Worst Defense Attorney I have ever watched. Heaps of bad comments about the Prosecution on previous video but OMG this guy!!

[@kenlequack3202]

The defendant's attorney is doing his job, I really hope someone on the prosecution team told her to expect that, and that he has nothing against her (neither does the prosecutor, they might even be friends with the def atty)

[@mr.deuses2667]

no matter how you slice the truth, truth is the truth...

[@diannedocherty3816]

What is the defence exactly? What a bloody waste of his right to fair trial ...Some cases seem to require a trial...this is not one of them? ✌️❤️🌎

[@mrsjackiep16]

Defense attorney is probably dealing with a difficult client who refuses to take a peal deal.

[@geoffpoole483]

Everyone's entitled to a fair trial, due process and all that but this is one of those cases where the jury will find the defendant guilty in a matter of minutes and spend a couple of hours playing cards in order to give the impression they're working hard at deliberating.

[@jmaples8226]

That fool said look down the barrel 😂. LOOK DOWN THE BARREL. I don't want to live on this planet anymore.

[@jonathancheetham7683]

She did so well against the defence attorney!

[@tammyh.5258]

I love the way this courtroom is ran!

[@GlamorganManor]

Seems like the defense attorney is asking her to confirm every obsessive thought the defendant has been running through his head over the years about how he thinks Rebecca has wronged him. For example, that a couple have discussions about insurance beneficiary status means she is after his money. It seems so counterproductive to his case, everyone on the jury with life insurance, etc has likely had a similar conversation without nefarious intent. Perhaps the attorney is doing it so the defendant can't claim he didn't present a competent defense. Rebecca didn't get defensive about things that were being presented as something she did wrong, like the assumption she was driving the Tahoe that was damaged; very impressive.

[@theeannaheck]

His defense attorney is a JOKE....

[@cats.addict6457]

The defense was pathetic when interrogating Rebecca, like those financial issues would justify to shoot her... and her father and a friend?

[@shuddle82]

The lawyer said she knew he would get mad if she didn't take the car to a certified mechanic shop. So, I guess it's ok that he shot 3 people and killed her Dad. Yeah, the jury will acquit him because she made him mad. I think the atty is a narcissist as well as his client. This could have all been avoided by hiring a car hauler to take the car to him. What a tragedy.

[@joeadams1225]

Wow, for a Defence Attorney, this guy would be terrific Brick Layer !

[@Potamotrygorgeous]

Just asking: is it normal for Wisconsin courtrooms for people who take the stand to have all the exhibits at their exposal? I never encountered this in other trials, usually the exhibit is shown (also for the jury), and the witness has to look at it via a screen or so, perhaps also to prevent browsing through all of the paperwork that this witness is constantly doing now.

[@truethat774]

What is with this weird, meandering, irrelevant line of questioning? Why is this even allowed? Where’s the foundation? Where’s the relevance? I think this defense attorney needs to go hone and check to see if his gun is loaded by looking down the barrel .

[@mygaffer]

"I could draw you a picture"

[@ravenrisby]

Why is josh even putting on a defence there is none

[@tinner1191]

Served with both of em, this is wild😮

[@ravenrisby]

I was trained in basic training how to use a rifle she should know answers

[@lieless3396]

Can't follow due to poor sound equipment.

[@joeadams1225]

I'm having trouble with dialogue so I went to Closed Captions for this examination. WELL, what a mistake ! C.C. are so absurd and at times Just plain wrong. Anyone else tried this ?

[@ravenrisby]

This is tennis but in court

[@tinlizzie938]

Another trial - can't hear 3/4's of what they are saying - mics aren't turned up. Sigh................

[@LawnBunny777]

what is that gold ring she is wearing around her neck?

[@shannonsullivan143]

I’m thinking it might be her father’s ring. 😔

[@cathbooth1980]

@@shannonsullivan143 I was thinking the exact same thing 💔

[@LawnBunny777]

@@shannonsullivan143 I was thinking the same. So sad.

[@mygaffer]

Drop shipping is a scam...

[@loveviakisses]

What is that?

[@ropesgal]

Is he out on bond????

[@vonjaszatkowski9344]

No, according to the Winnebago County Court Public Index, Aide is in custody. Here’s what it said regarding yesterday’s proceedings. Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount 05-03-2021 08:40 AM Defendant JOSHUA W AIDE in court with attorney Scott A Ceman. Defendant JOSHUA W AIDE in custody. Amanda Nash appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Jury brought in and sworn in. Charges read to jurors. Voire Dire by attorneys. Opening jury instructions read to jurors during strike process. Final 13 jurors picked, remainder of jurors are excused.9:36. 10:20 Opening statement by Atty Nash. Testimony begins. Exhibits previously marked; offered and received. 4:19 Court recesses for the day; testimony to resume Tuesday, May 4

[@ropesgal]

@@vonjaszatkowski9344 thank you

[@adrilezar876]

What is Josh to Rebecca.?? Ouma s.a.

[@barbaraperry2595]

WHY is judge wearing a mask ???.....rediculous

[@Abysia]

Cry about it, loser

[@diannedocherty3816]

Really ...you live in America? Your president wants you masked up for years🤣🤣🤣

[@pablojavierpenafielpazmino4014]

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[@CTID]

1:19:12 Ooh Rebecca lied and the defence missed it!!. She says Josh asked for Johns number, and "John said it was ok" but she has maintained all along that she wasn't with John, during the call, she didn't hear the conversation and didn't know what Josh had said to John!! Watch her face when she realises..

[@DOLfirst]

Perhaps she called John before giving his number out? 🤷🏻 or perhaps she spoke to John after Josh and John's conversation? What are you driving at? The defense attorney is trying to catch her making inconsistencies in her testimony. She is solid.

[@DOLfirst]

@Stefanie Ella I didn't hear any "tripping up" of the witness. I only heard the defense trying to trip her up but he was making no sense.

[@DOLfirst]

I suggest you go back and listen.

[@DOLfirst]

@Stefanie Ella perhaps you should listen to the prosecution re cross regarding the "strategically placed" weapons in the context of the full text conversion. Evidently it was a joke.

[@CTID]

@@KaktusLady So how did she know what Josh said to him? And she clearly said she asked John could Josh call him, John said yes. With no record of a call or text between Rebecca and John, how is this possible?

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[@amytih47]

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[@detroitkoch]

Are you drunk???