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James Marinelli

FBI special agent assigned to the Boston white collar squad.

Appeared2015 Federal Trial
35 lines·1 proceeding·1 mention

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James Marinelli, an FBI special agent in Boston, testified for the prosecution on Day 28 about collecting the Forum restaurant's surveillance system after the bombings. His testimony traced the equipment's removal from the restaurant and transfer into evidence.

Marinelli described going with another task force officer to the basement recording system. Mr. Gouges arranged consultation with installer Gene Scaff about identifying the recording unit and preserving its usability. Marinelli said they unplugged the computer and collected the CPU, power cord, and an attached thumb drive or dongle, then personally checked the equipment into evidence with evidence-response personnel at the Westin.

Under William D. Weinreb's questioning, Marinelli confirmed following preservation procedures. He believed video review began onsite but acknowledged that the equipment might instead have been taken to the office for review. The defense declined to ask questions, and Marinelli was excused.

Trial Record (1)

2015 Trial2015 Federal TrialJan 5, 2015 – Jun 24, 2015Called by prosecution

James Marinelli testified about collecting the Forum restaurant's surveillance equipment after the bombings and personally checking it into evidence at the Westin. He confirmed preservation procedures but was uncertain where the video was first reviewed; the defense asked no questions.

Day 28

DirectDirect Examination - James MarinelliJames MarinelliWilliam D. Weinreb3highlightsMentioned35lines spoken

Summary

FBI agent James Marinelli traced collection of the Forum surveillance system and its transfer into evidence at the Westin.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Highlights (3)

testimony highlightMarinelli described entering the Forum through the rear, locating its basement recording unit, consulting installer Gene Scaff, and removing the CPU, power cord, and thumb drive or dongle.Open in transcript →
testimony highlightMarinelli testified that he checked the equipment into evidence at the Westin and followed preservation procedures. He believed review began onsite but acknowledged that the video might instead have been reviewed at the office.Open in transcript →
Quote“Yes; I checked it into evidence myself.”— James MarinelliIdentifies Marinelli's personal role in the equipment's transfer into evidence.Open in transcript →