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rebbonk
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 Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:42 pm
Having followed the case, I can't say I'm surprised at the verdict at all. In my honest opinion there was never a realistic chance of conviction from what I read. (Others have commented the same.) I really can't understand how the CPS decided they had sufficient evidence.
Sadly, this can't have helped the family at all. They had their expectations raised only to be cruelly dashed.
Having followed the case, I can't say I'm surprised at the verdict at all. In my honest opinion there was never a realistic chance of conviction from what I read. (Others have commented the same.) I really can't understand how the CPS decided they had sufficient evidence.
Sadly, this can't have helped the family at all. They had their expectations raised only to be cruelly dashed.
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Lex
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:21 pm
2 men charged with Nicola's murder found not guilty. Sadly, this may become just another unsolved case: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-348433742 men charged with Nicola's murder found not guilty. Sadly, this may become just another unsolved case: [url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-34843374[/url]
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Lex
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Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 7:28 am
A lake at Coombe Abbey's being searched as part of the case: [url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-32445204[/url]
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rebbonk
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Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 6:24 pm
Yes, the legal process can be slow. My only hope is that a 'fair' trial happens and that those accused are not 'tried by media' as has happened in other cases.
If the accused are genuinely guilty, I trust they will get a stiff penalty; but we cannot allow scapegoats just to appease 'the system'.
I also hope (if the defendants are guilty) that the parents are finally allowed closure.
Yes, the legal process can be slow. My only hope is that a 'fair' trial happens and that those accused are not 'tried by media' as has happened in other cases.
If the accused are genuinely guilty, I trust they will get a stiff penalty; but we cannot allow scapegoats just to appease 'the system'.
I also hope (if the defendants are guilty) that the parents are finally allowed closure.
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Lex
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Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:18 pm
This whole thing looks live it could drag on for a lot longer: [url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-31020569[/url]
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rebbonk
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Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:46 pm
I await the court case with interest...
I await the court case with interest...
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Lex
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Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:19 pm
2 people have been charged, and a woman has been arrested in connection with the murder: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-310069692 people have been charged, and a woman has been arrested in connection with the murder: [url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-31006969[/url]
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Lex
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Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 8:56 pm
But, of course, if we've done nothing wrong, we have nothing to fear.
But, of course, if we've done nothing wrong, we have nothing to fear.
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rebbonk
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Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 6:57 pm
Lex wrote: 'Police State Creep' That sums it up quite well! [quote="Lex"]'Police State Creep' [/quote]
That sums it up quite well!
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Lex
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Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 6:10 pm
It seems to be the way things have gone over recent years - starting with control orders, then TPIMS, and now the police putting people on permanent bail or using the civil law route.
'Police State Creep' might be a useful phrase.
It seems to be the way things have gone over recent years - starting with control orders, then TPIMS, and now the police putting people on permanent bail or using the civil law route.
'Police State Creep' might be a useful phrase.
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rebbonk
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Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 4:53 pm
Looks like the law society might be in agreement with me BBCLooks like the law society might be in agreement with me
[url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22624648]BBC[/url]
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rebbonk
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Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 4:47 pm
Nicola Payne investigation: Trio re-bailed again
Link
Emotive as this case is, surely 11 months on bail isn't on?
Either plod have the evidence, or they don't.
I'm no human rights advocate, but I really think this is an abuse of power.
[url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/trio-re-bailed-again-over-nicola-8172643]Link[/url]
Emotive as this case is, surely 11 months on bail isn't on?
Either plod have the evidence, or they don't.
I'm no human rights advocate, but I really think this is an abuse of power.
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rebbonk
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 8:39 pm
I believe that the truth is known, but proving it is rather difficult. Hence the prolonged arrests and bail...
I believe that the truth is known, but proving it is rather difficult. Hence the prolonged arrests and bail...
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Lex
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 8:31 pm
Nicola Payne investigation: Trio re-bailed again
This case seems no closer to being solved, though: [url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-27238406[/url]
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