sparky88 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 14 minutes ago, BawWatchin said: That's the problem though. Just like the referendum, the YES side in the dury will play fairly. Those on the NO side will use dirty tactics to ensure they get the verdict they want. Your lack of faith in Scottish people is quite something to behold. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BawWatchin Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, Highlandmagyar 2nd Tier said: You don't half talk conspiratorial shit. You mean like being "better together"? That was a good one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BawWatchin Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Just now, sparky88 said: Your lack of faith in Scottish people is quite something to behold. Perhaps. But at least I had enough faith in them to vote YES when it mattered. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 42 minutes ago, AUFC90 said: 48 minutes ago, MixuFixit said: So extremely serious charges. Never said they weren't mate. Of course it's a serious charge. So he either tried to rape someone and she thought him off or some 3rd party stopped him. Thought him off? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFC90 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Thought him off?Lol. Its my new phone. I'd fix it but I cannot be fucked [emoji23] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 That's the problem though. Just like the referendum, the YES side in the dury will play fairly. Those on the NO side will use dirty tactics to ensure they get the verdict they want. [emoji20]The state of this. We’re all allowed our own opinions as to how things should go. That they don’t always go your own way doesn’t mean that the masses were nobbled and you were cheated. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 7 hours ago, Moonglum25 said: The Crown have no choice but to go ahead. They have a duty to prosecute on behalf of the complainers and in the name of justice. They will already have an idea that the evidence is sufficient to secure a conviction or else they would not have charged him. I would be surprised if any charges were "thrown out" before the trial begins. Where is Salmond getting the money for his defence team? Another public appeal or will he seek legal Aid? He's a multi millionaire with a six figure pension. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, Detournement said: He's a multi millionaire with a six figure pension. So why did he need to appeal for public donations in his claim against the Scottish Government? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, ICTJohnboy said: So why did he need to appeal for public donations in his claim against the Scottish Government? Politics. Don't think there's any evidence he's a multi millionaire though. His pension's around £80,000, combining his MP, MSP and FM pots. Edited January 26, 2019 by welshbairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, ICTJohnboy said: So why did he need to appeal for public donations in his claim against the Scottish Government? Either because he is tight or because he wanted to drum up visible support. But he is loaded. To say otherwise is ridiculous. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, welshbairn said: Politics. Don't think there's any evidence he's loaded though. His pension's around £40,000. So is he likely to appeal for further public support to help fund his trial which is currently pending? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, ICTJohnboy said: So is he likely to appeal for further public support to help fund his trial which is currently pending? I've revised that figure to include all three pensions. I'm not sure of the law about raising money for a criminal defense, but he might be entitled to some legal aid. P.S. Quick google says it doesn't look like he would be eligible for legal aid. I've never heard of anyone crowdfunding for a criminal defence. Edited January 26, 2019 by welshbairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 9 minutes ago, welshbairn said: I've revised that figure to include all three pensions. I'm not sure of the law about raising money for a criminal defense, but he might be entitled to some legal aid. Maybe this guy could help him out, but he won't be cheap. Johnnie Cochran Johnnie is best known for representing O.J. Simpson (“if it does not fit, you must acquit”) as well as P. Diddy, Snoop Dogg, Rosa Parks, Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur. He is also known for his civil rights cases, as well as cases against police brutality. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Can't see them moving the trial to The Hague tbh. Lots of famous and controversial figures have had jury trials, you just have to be careful with the selection to find people capable of putting prejudice aside and going strictly on the evidence.So no Scottish jurors then? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 11 hours ago, welshbairn said: I've never heard of anyone crowdfunding for a criminal defence. There was one on the go last week for some wee digger driver in Lolverpool. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 He's continuing on RThttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-47016694 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland Capital Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Maybe this guy could help him out, but he won't be cheap.Johnnie Cochran Johnnie is best known for representing O.J. Simpson (“if it does not fit, you must acquit”) as well as P. Diddy, Snoop Dogg, Rosa Parks, Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur. He is also known for his civil rights cases, as well as cases against police brutality. Ehm...Johnnie Cochran died about ten years ago! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Highland Capital said: Ehm...Johnnie Cochran died about ten years ago! Damn it....That's not so good. I must admit I didn't think he was looking very well last time I saw him. So any suggestions as to who AS should engage to defend him? Given that cost will be no object. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, ICTJohnboy said: Damn it....That's not so good. I must admit I didn't think he was looking very well last time I saw him. So any suggestions as to who AS should engage to defend him? Given that cost will be no object. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Be some craic if he tries to get Aamer AnwarDont think and I may be wrong, that he is an advocate? Eta im aware he may hire him as a solicitor but I dont think AA has rights of audience to lead a defence. Be funny if it’s Findlay. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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