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[Mark from Brisbane]

I was a defence witness in a sexual assault case maybe 20 years ago.

Just happened to be at a restaurant and had made the booking so the police had my mobile number.

It was a brutal experience, the police prosecutor ( a lady ) really screwed with how I saw what happened insinuated I was just a liar.

When I said “ hang on why would I lie for someone I don’t even know “ I was shut down by the magistrate.

All the guy did was give the , albeit very sexy waitress, a quick whizz on the dance floor ( which she took offence to and probably fair enough ) but there’s no way he had the time to penetrate her with his fingers ( the charge ).

Despite this he lost , poor bastard I felt sorry for him.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

No worries. Will be surprised if he comes back that he will be as good. Can’t recall anyone else who has been able to do it after being out of the game for an extended period of time…but anything is possible… like beating the roosters tonight

I reckon he's going to be great when he comes back..put it this way, if he can scale a 7 foot wall with a sling he's extremely versatile and athletic.

 

[Dan]

I saved all those @DSM5 reports, they were excellent.

Oh man please share pretty sure they got lost in a server move from the site. Would love to repost them

 

[Jerry1]

I was a defence witness in a sexual assault case maybe 20 years ago.

Just happened to be at a restaurant and had made the booking so the police had my mobile number.

It was a brutal experience, the police prosecutor ( a lady ) really screwed with how I saw what happened insinuated I was just a liar.

When I said “ hang on why would I lie for someone I don’t even know “ I was shut down by the magistrate.

All the guy did was give the , albeit very sexy waitress, a quick whizz on the dance floor ( which she took offence to and probably fair enough ) but there’s no way he had the time to penetrate her with his fingers ( the charge ).

Despite this he lost , poor bastard I felt sorry for him.

🙁

 

[Bearfax]

I was a defence witness in a sexual assault case maybe 20 years ago.

Just happened to be at a restaurant and had made the booking so the police had my mobile number.

It was a brutal experience, the police prosecutor ( a lady ) really screwed with how I saw what happened insinuated I was just a liar.

When I said “ hang on why would I lie for someone I don’t even know “ I was shut down by the magistrate.

All the guy did was give the , albeit very sexy waitress, a quick whizz on the dance floor ( which she took offence to and probably fair enough ) but there’s no way he had the time to penetrate her with his fingers ( the charge ).

Despite this he lost , poor bastard I felt sorry for him.

yes Mark, both the defense and prosecution can be most intimidating. They are seeking to prove their case. And yes they take no prisoners so to speak. Usually the magistrate or judge will intervene if they feel it goes too far, but I appreciate your concerns. Court trials are not easy for the less experienced to handle as witnesses. This is especially the case with sex offence related matters which often have limited evidence either way. They are the cases I alluded to that are more likely to get it wrong through insufficient evidence. Trials with limited or conflicting evidence are a bastard. I'd hate to be a juror in those cases.

 

[rj90]

 

[Bomb Voyage]

Updates?

 

[Eagle 1]

A witness said I saw Fainu stab the victim, but Fainu's lawyer said that's not what your statement to the Police said at the crime scene back then. He said he didn't know who stabbed him in the Police statement. mmm..interesting !!

 

[Yaz Eagle]

A witness said I saw Fainu stab the victim, but Fainu's lawyer said that's not what your statement to the Police said at the crime scene back then. He said he didn't know who stabbed him in the Police statement. mmm..interesting !!

Is that from today? As can’t find anything in the media for today’s updates.

 

[Dan]

Is that from today? As can’t find anything in the media for today’s updates.

yesterday i believe

 

[Eagle 1]

Is that from today? As can’t find anything in the media for today’s updates.

Not sure if it was todays court day, read it today on one of the News grabs while strolling. I'll have a look again and come back to you.

 

[Eagle 1]

Is that from today? As can’t find anything in the media for today’s updates.

Got it, Fox league News, Steve Zemek, Newswire.

 

[Snakey]

4. The victim didnt see who stabbed him

Ms Curran said it was alleged that Mr Fainu also cut Mr Levi above the right eye.

Lot of things not really adding up.
Stabbed in the back then fell to the ground in pain.
But also stabbed above the eye. Eye stab must have been while on the ground then, cause surely you can't do that from behind, and if you did the victim would turn around.

Odd that he didn't see who stabbed him above the eye while on the ground, must have been looking right at them... eyes wide shut

 

[ManlyTragic]

Odd that he didn't see who stabbed him above the eye while on the ground, must have been looking right at them... eyes wide shut

No necessarily. My eyes would be focused on the direction and movement of the knife rather than the person holding the knife

Just sayin’

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

It seems like this is all very circumstantial evidence ( PS: I’m no legal expert either ) and I’m guessing this is why he’s waited 3 years for a jury trial rather than a magistrate trial.

Could be very hard to convict based on very slim evidence at best ( so far ).

I don’t believe they have the weapon ( which would have fingerprints on it ) so this is just basically the opinion of one or two , possibly shady , witnesses from the “ other gang”.

I wonder when the QC will ask for a no trial ( does that still happen ??)

 

[The Who]

It's been claimed he was carrying a steak knife, but that's easily explained.... he thought there was going to be a barbecue after the dance.

 

[cc eagle]

No media reports since midday yesterday, does that mean nothing worth reporting just legal jargon ??

 

[Dan]

Lot of things not really adding up.
Stabbed in the back then fell to the ground in pain.
But also stabbed above the eye. Eye stab must have been while on the ground then, cause surely you can't do that from behind, and if you did the victim would turn around.

Odd that he didn't see who stabbed him above the eye while on the ground, must have been looking right at them... eyes wide shut

yesterdays witness stated he saw Fainu in front of the victim with his arm raised with a 90 degree bend and stabbed him.
Strange that the other witnesses state he stabbed him directly in the back with his back turned. There are a lot of inconsistencies.

The witness again was the flatmate of the victim and both leaders at the church itself

 

[winnyason]

It seems like this is all very circumstantial evidence ( PS: I’m no legal expert either ) and I’m guessing this is why he’s waited 3 years for a jury trial rather than a magistrate trial.

Could be very hard to convict based on very slim evidence at best ( so far ).

I don’t believe they have the weapon ( which would have fingerprints on it ) so this is just basically the opinion of one or two , possibly shady , witnesses from the “ other gang”.

I wonder when the QC will ask for a no trial ( does that still happen ??)

How it get to this point from prosecution??? It's a complete debacle

 

[Southern Eagle]

No media reports since midday yesterday, does that mean nothing worth reporting just legal jargon ??

They are not in court today ( everyone having a long weekend!). Trial resumes on Monday)