[News] Accused of Murder?

[Insel affe]

If I think it is a local case then, he has accused him of something equally dastardly.

Sorry for my frivolous attempt at humour earlier on in the thread.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

I assume it is perfectly legal to discuss that the Argus have reported something, which is a statement of fact? I won't say names in case that isn't right, but surely the fact they've reported something is the story and not the accusation?

 

[happypig]

I assume it is perfectly legal to discuss that the Argus have reported something, which is a statement of fact? I won't say names in case that isn't right, but surely the fact they've reported something is the story and not the accusation?

the problem with that is, if the Arsegas has put up something that's defamatory, then repeating it here *could* have ramifications. Best just to stick to the requests not to mention it until the case is over.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

the problem with that is, if the Arsegas has put up something that's defamatory, then repeating it here *could* have ramifications. Best just to stick to the requests not to mention it until the case is over.

Good plan

 

[vegster]

Just seen the report in the Argus. Seems a desperate attempt to deflect. I'm hoping justice will be done and seen to be done.

 

[Ernest]

All over the BBC news at 4, it will be interesting if Mr X has evidence to back up his claims

 

[studio150]

Doh, I thought Mr X had committed the murders in the Library with the candlestick

 

[The Antikythera Mechanism]

Barristers, Lawyers, Estate Agents and Recruitment Consultants are all professions where you are paid to be extremely economical with the truth.

 

[vegster]

All over the BBC news at 4, it will be interesting if Mr X has evidence to back up his claims

Let's not get dragged in to speculation that might end in a mistrial which would be a disaster.

Suffice to say that I doubt any person would keep quiet and withholding credible information about the dreadful murder of two children.

 

[Triggaaar]

Just seen the report in the Argus. Seems a desperate attempt to deflect. I'm hoping justice will be done and seen to be done.

I just want justice to be done. Not so keen on it being seen to be done, as that can interfere with the former.

 

[BensGrandad]

Perhaps the law should be changed so that ALL defendants on any charge are not named until a guilty verdict is recorded

 

[seagullsslimjim]

And what role did Colonel Mustard have to play in all of this ?

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Perhaps the law should be changed so that ALL defendants on any charge are not named until a guilty verdict is recorded

This.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Suffice to say that I doubt any person would keep quiet and withholding credible information about the dreadful murder of two children.

People say nothing for all sorts of reasons. Fear and stupidity, and sometimes both together, being two.

 

[Stat Brother]

There's me thinking this would be a yes/no/don't like to talk about it poll.

 

[vegster]

People say nothing for all sorts of reasons. Fear and stupidity, and sometimes both together, being two.

Maybe I should have said " any normal person ".

 

[Acker79]

I'm pretty sure the claim was presented on here as a rumour once. It's where I remember first hearing it.

 

[Ernest]

I'm pretty sure the claim was presented on here as a rumour once. It's where I remember first hearing it.

It was in a book many years ago

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

And what role did Colonel Mustard have to play in all of this ?

Conservatory lead piping scenario.

 

[The Rattler]

I certainly don't want to get myself, Bozza or NSC in any trouble, but just talking at work at lunch, another individual has been accused of two high profile murders in open court, and as a result this is being reported across all media platforms.

Does the individual, Mr X, have any means of redress when he's eventually exonerated?

Can he sue the barrister?

Surely the Judge should have made the Defence barrister withdraw the remark and imposed reporting restrictions ?

Mr X is not on trial Mr Y is.

Out of interest, were Mr Y to be found guilty and jailed (or indeed be found innocent, but nevertheless still go to jail to complete a sentence for another similar offence), and were he then to become the victim of an unfortunate accident in his cell / the shower / etc., resulting in his early demise... would you, if asked, accept the job of dealing respectfully with whatever pieces of his body remained?