Ghomeshi NOT guilty

[RW]

The judge said the complaints suffered inconsistencies and were tainted with outright deception.



"The harsh reality is that once a witness has been shown to be deceptive and manipulative in giving their evidence, that witness can no longer expect the court to consider them to be a trusted source of the truth," Horkins said.



"I am forced to conclude that it is impossible for the court to have sufficient faith in the reliability or sincerity of these complainants. Put simply, the volume of serious deficiencies in the evidence leaves the court with a reasonable doubt."



Jian walks.



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[RW]

This case begs questioning our justice system.  Ghomeshi has lost his job, his radio show, and has expended a lot on defending himself in court.  His reputation is fucked and he's had his sex life splayed all over the media.  What good is being found not guilty when the court of public opinion has convinced you?  Accusations should not mean an end to life as you know it.  He won't get his life back.  Is that justice?

[Anonymous]

I haven't been following this case, but if he is truly innocent I am happy he was acquitted.

[RW]

He's paid a price in the court of public opinion.

[Anonymous]

That seemed to be a long trial.

[RW]

A lot of bullshit to weed out.

[Anonymous]

A lot of bullshit to weed out.

Like a lot of trials I suppose.

[Renee]

Moral of the story for all women......don't be sending bikini shots to your ex after he donkey punches you.



That's just fucked up. ac_biggrin

[Anonymous]

Moral of the story for all women......don't be sending bikini shots to your ex after he donkey punches you.



That's just fucked up. ac_biggrin

Some of the details were frickin strange.

[Renee]

Moral of the story for all women......don't be sending bikini shots to your ex after he donkey punches you.



That's just fucked up. ac_biggrin

Some of the details were frickin strange.

That's usually what happens when you drag people's bedroom habits through the courts. Shit like this always makes me shake my head.

[Anonymous]

Moral of the story for all women......don't be sending bikini shots to your ex after he donkey punches you.



That's just fucked up. ac_biggrin

Some of the details were frickin strange.

That's usually what happens when you drag people's bedroom habits through the courts. Shit like this always makes me shake my head.

Unless it is a high profile murder trial I never pay attention to court details.

[Anonymous]

Moral of the story for all women......don't be sending bikini shots to your ex after he donkey punches you.



That's just fucked up. ac_biggrin

Some of the details were frickin strange.

That's usually what happens when you drag people's bedroom habits through the courts. Shit like this always makes me shake my head.

You are not the only one Renee.

[Bricktop]

The judge said the complaints suffered inconsistencies and were tainted with outright deception.



"The harsh reality is that once a witness has been shown to be deceptive and manipulative in giving their evidence, that witness can no longer expect the court to consider them to be a trusted source of the truth," Horkins said.



"I am forced to conclude that it is impossible for the court to have sufficient faith in the reliability or sincerity of these complainants. Put simply, the volume of serious deficiencies in the evidence leaves the court with a reasonable doubt."



Jian walks.



http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/jian-ghomeshi-sexual-assault-trial-ruling-1.3505446">http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/jian-ghomes ... -1.3505446">http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/jian-ghomeshi-sexual-assault-trial-ruling-1.3505446

I hate to say I told you so...

[RW]

You told me so about what???

[Bricktop]

I note that women protested the court's decision. Proving, as you highlight, that the stigma is very hard to remove, when the victims are part of an "ism".