[Livia]

I don't know all the facts of this case, I don't know what evidence was presented because I didn't sit through the whole thing. Neither did anyone on here, presumably despite some of the wild allegations being made. But he was found guilty of negligent manslaughter and was sentenced accordingly by a respected and experienced judge. If he appeals, the decision could go either way - people forget that - or it could stay as it is. Once the appeal is done it's case closed as far as I'm concerned.

[Niamh.]

They're not that "wild" tbf Livia. We're all entitled to opinions whether they've already been ruled on by a court or not.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

They're not that "wild" tbf Livia. We're all entitled to opinions whether they've already been ruled on by a court or not.

Hmmm, they are pretty wild if they're based on not very much. That's not to say people aren't entitled to their opinion.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Released today. Well he did serve a whole year

he will be staying here, in luxury

[Livia]

He's a marked man. He'll serve this sentence now forever.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Released today. Well he did serve a whole year

he will be staying here, in luxury

Disgraceful. I feel so bad for Reevas family

[Livia]

Hmmm if she'd been my sister I wouldn't want him locked away...

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

Hmmm if she'd been my sister I wouldn't want him locked away...

I'm sure he'll have lots of security to make sure he's safe in his own home

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I'm sure he'll have lots of security to make sure he's safe in his own home

At first probably... but there will always be a time he's not looking over his shoulder.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

At first probably... but there will always be a time he's not looking over his shoulder.

mmm ugh this case makes me so angry. Can't believe he only served one miserable year

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

mmm ugh this case makes me so angry. Can't believe he only served one miserable year

He had a great defender. Maybe he was actually telling the truth? In my opinion lawyers should be allowed to use sodium pentothal and a night stick to make sure they're getting the truth. It could change the face of the justice system...

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

He had a great defender. Maybe he was actually telling the truth? In my opinion lawyers should be allowed to use sodium pentothal and a night stick to make sure they're getting the truth. It could change the face of the justice system...

I don't believe he was telling the truth, it was a ridiculous story imo

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I don't believe he was telling the truth, it was a ridiculous story imo

I don't think from the outside looking in that he was telling the truth in full.

The only thing I will add is that life has already shown me that one saying is totally true.
'That the truth is at times stranger than fiction'.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

I don't think from the outside looking in that he was telling the truth in full.

The only thing I will add is that life has already shown me that one saying is totally true.
'That the truth is at times stranger than fiction'.

I'm sorry but you don't open fire on a closed bathroom door in your own house without first making sure it's not actually someone who's supposed to be in the house. That's all the information I need tbqh.

[bots]

Everything about this case has been ugly, I'm with Niamh. I don't believe he is innocent for 1 second. I think he is an arrogant sob that thought he could get away with it, and he pretty much has.

[Kate!]

OJ mark 2

[Kizzy]

Her poor family

[kirklancaster]

To be honest, I'm surprised by this - I never thought he had a leg to stand on.

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

To be honest, I'm surprised by this - I never thought he had a leg to stand on.

I really should'nt laugh but

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

I really should'nt laugh but

[the truth]

I watched the trial....every single sentence he uttered he finished with my lady my lady....sounds trite point but it actually interfered and interrupted with his testimony throughout....the man should be locked away for 15 years minimum. gun murder is s Africa is 20 times worse per head than America. its a massive cultural disaster. the only reason I can think hes been let into a house is because of his disability. I know he can run, but it must be harder getting through menial day to day tasks on metal legs. does anyone know how he lost his legs

[MTVN]

People will have their views but the verdict was decided on by a female judge, in possession of all the evidence, who had a history of being very tough on male on female violence. The prosecution could not have asked for more.

The law is the law and it is not for us as uniformed observers from a different country to cast down our own judgements.

[Cherie]

Convicted of murder on appeal and will now be resentenced

[Liam-]

Good, it was a ridiculous conviction and sentence anyway, he knew exactly what he was doing, he should be doing a few good years now at least.

[smudgie]

Let us hope he will now get a proper sentence, but if looks doubtful, could be 15 years minimum but the journalist said that with his lawyers once again using his disability as a fact he may get attacked in prison then it looks doubtful.

As he managed to murder with intent with his disability I personally see no reason why he should get any leniency shown.