At 10:40 a.m. today, I went to Courtroom 2 to see what was happening in alleged molestor Trinidad Gomez' jury trial. I was only there for a few minutes but long enough to hear key details of Ms. Timm's argument and get this exclusive which is crucial to this case.
There were no jurors in the courtroom. No one in the audience. Just the court bailiff, court clerk, court reporter, Humboldt Superior Court Retired Judge John Feeney, Senior Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm, Deputy Conflict Counsel Owen Tipps and Gomez.
Ms. Timm was telling Judge Feeney why she wanted to call an expert witness. If you have followed me from the beginning or even read some of coverage on molestation and sex abuse cases, you know Dr. Anthony Urquiza. He has testified in several cases about Child Abuse Accomodation Syndrome and barriers to disclosure. I checked his Linkedin page and while his titles vary, he is still at UC Davis.
Ms. Timm spoke about grooming and coercion which she said are issues in this case. She spoke about Jane Doe's credibility and that based on defense's cross examination of Jane Doe, it is important for jurors to understand why after the molestation Jane Doe had contact with Gomez. How Gomez did "nice things" for Jane Doe and gave her gifts. Ms. Timm said defense is going to argue these inconsistencies and tje People have the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
Dr. Urquiza was not available so the trial has been continued until tomorrow.
I have seen Dr. Urqiza testify many times. While his testimony will be tailored to the specifics of this trial; there are some basics that will be covered in his testimony.
Court minutes for yesterday aren't up, they were after this post as well as today's minutes.
Court minutes from yesterday have Jane Doe's mother's full name so starting at 1:41 p.m. on the second page when HJ was sworn in and started testimony has been cropped. There is nothing significant on the second page and the third page just has admonishments and when jurors were asked to return. Including the mother's first name does not identify Jane Doe.
By now who Jane Doe's mother is and her identity is known in the community. The pages with the first name are about text mesages between HJ and Gomez is referred to as "Daddy."
Court minutes from 5/28 have been added to the post.
More than one person has shared with me that Gomez was at Central Station. Another reader shared details with me about Gomez and HJ. For that person's protection and to keep the source confidential, I am not sharing those details. There are other reasons I am not going to mention at this time. I appreciate the respectful readers who value my coverage and whose helpful information corroborates my observations about this case, Gomez, HJ and others.
There is another exclusive about Gomez. Stay tuned. Information has been provided to the DA, I have not had a chance to check if the investigation is ongoing and who knows and I do not want to state the allegations until and if charges are filed.
5/27 court minutes:
5/28/26 court minutes:
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