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February 6th, 2016, 04:49 PM
#51
Well, this trial is teaching me one thing - I understand women even less than the little I knew! Seriously, I just don't get it.
After listening to several lawyers say the Crown's case has fallen apart, it's an uphill battle, I won't be surprised if Ghomeshi walks. There is not a shred of doubt in my mind he did what he did but Henein, in my uneducated opinion, has achieved her goal already with the supposed two best witnesses - BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT - that the 'rough play' was not consensual.
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February 6th, 2016 04:49 PM
# ADS
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February 6th, 2016, 06:12 PM
#52
Before the trial started I thought, I hope they roast this SOB. Now after hearing the testimony of these two women they were most certainly willing participants that kept going back for more and on their own accord. I can only imagine what this will cost the CBC if this case gets thrown out.
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February 6th, 2016, 06:32 PM
#53
It won't cost the CBC too much. But us taxpayers, that's another story.
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February 6th, 2016, 06:49 PM
#54
Yes - the way the case is going the defence seems to be kicking the crap out of the accusers testimony. So far these so called victims seem like women who are bitter because he didn't want to be with them.
"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"
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February 6th, 2016, 07:20 PM
#55

Originally Posted by
trimmer21
I once asked a very learned former Ontario Chief Justice how lawyers got it straight in their minds defending people charged with horrendous crimes that they knew were guilty as sin. He wisely told me that it wasn't the lawyers job to establish guilt or innocence,but,to test the Crowns evidence for accuracy and integrity and to ensure the accused defense was well represented before the Bar. Just because someone has been charged doesn't necessarily mean that they're guilty.
Wow!! Maybe,the kindly old Judge's answer to my question was right on the money. I thought this trial would have been a slam-dunk for the Crown. I guess that's why he was a Judge and I was just another dumb flat foot. LOL
If a tree falls on your ex in the woods and nobody hears it,you should probably still get rid of your chainsaw. Just sayin'....
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February 6th, 2016, 07:27 PM
#56
Sadly, it's not uncommon for abused women to stay in the abusive relationship . They think an abuser is all they deserve. or they think they can "fix" the man.
If their father was an abuser that daughter often picks an abuser as a partner . They are familiar with that relationship. Sad.
" We are more than our gender, skin color, class, sexuality or age; we are unlimited potential, and can not be defined by one label." quote A. Bartlett
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February 6th, 2016, 08:08 PM
#57
Sharon - In all due respect - we don't know that is the story behind these womens accusations. What you are saying may be true.
Also - what may be true is - These accusers may be upset that the relationship did not go the way they wanted and decided after the fact to lay charges for rough treatment.
I would think if a person feels they were abused they would be contacting the police soon after the altercation. These women (so far) seem to make accusations after they made attempts to re-date Ghomeshi.
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February 6th, 2016, 08:28 PM
#58
Good point. I was just making a general statement and not connecting it to those women in particular.
" We are more than our gender, skin color, class, sexuality or age; we are unlimited potential, and can not be defined by one label." quote A. Bartlett
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February 6th, 2016, 09:18 PM
#59
Has too much time on their hands

Originally Posted by
sawbill
It won't cost the CBC too much. But us taxpayers, that's another story.
Yes about $150 million dollars of taxpayers money.
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February 6th, 2016, 09:51 PM
#60

Originally Posted by
Sharon
Good point. I was just making a general statement and not connecting it to those women in particular.
Lucy DeCoutere (an accuser) brought up the point that many abused women go back to the spouses that hurt them. Henein coldly pointed out she spent one weekend with him, never had a relationship, didn't share children, she was financially independent and could easily cut off contact with him.