07 September, 2012

 

Whatever happened to...

...Emma West?

I was ambling round the Internong just now, as you do, when it suddenly occurred to me that the trial of Emma West, aka "the tram racist", had been due to start on Wednesday (5 Sep). As it does.

A few seconds of mild googling reveals

Emma West trial adjourned for third time

The mother of two pleaded not guilty and had been due to face trial at Croydon Crown Court tomorrow (Wednesday).

However, the case has been adjourned for the third time after the Crown Prosecution Service asked for further reports to be compiled.

A new date for the trial has yet to be fixed.

What the spotted dog is going on?

Comments:
Ah, yes! I spotted that yesterday.

Stretching it out until they can drop it, perhaps?



[Reposted] Originally posted by JuliaM to Dogwash at 07 September, 2012 13:25

 
Yes, I'm beginning to wonder if They are hoping she'll die of old age — or maybe stress — before the case comes to trial.



[Reposted] Originally posted by Edwin Greenwood to Dogwash at 07 September, 2012 13:32

 
You think the CPS may conclude she was distressed at the time of the incident?



[Reposted] Originally posted by Mr Grumpy to Dogwash at 07 September, 2012 14:26

 
Process as punishment perhaps?



[Reposted] Originally posted by Robert the Biker to Dogwash at 07 September, 2012 18:38

 
More likely the CPS are trying to find the case file, despite using both hands and a compass



[Reposted] Originally posted by John M to Dogwash at 07 September, 2012 19:00

 
I wouldn't trust the CPS to find their own arse with the aid of a map and a guide.



[Reposted] Originally posted by Farenheit211 to Dogwash at 07 September, 2012 19:42

 
"You think the CPS may conclude she was distressed at the time of the incident?"

I think they're looking for a way out, especially after the "bus racist" video. The bus racist woman was by far the most offensive of the various filmed outbursts. If they punish Emma West and don't punish the bus woman more severely...



[Reposted] Originally posted by Edwin Greenwood to Dogwash at 08 September, 2012 03:26

 
Some years back I followed the Judicial progress of a local gang of likeable rogues; 3 postponments was not at all unusual.



[Reposted] Originally posted by banned to Dogwash at 09 September, 2012 03:21

 
It is highly likely that the CPS are sensing an earthquake, i.e they feel they are on shaky ground, especially after the bus lady's heartfelt opinions were aired and filmed.

Of course they may be scratching round to find a suitably acquiescent judge to condemn the woman for daring to speak her mind. The jury is less of a problem because the left tells us that there isn't a jury in the country who would dare find her not guilty of offending people whose whole life is devoted to being offended for gain and profit, but who may not speak English (though they may feel the force of Ms West's words even if they don't know the meaning)



[Reposted] Originally posted by Anonymous to Dogwash at 10 September, 2012 13:22

 
If they punish Emma West and don't punish the bus woman more severely...

Spot on Edwin. And if the case goes to Court there's also the dilemma of how to appease the righteous (which implies a stiff sentance) while at the same time reconciling sentancing in the 'racially aggravated' area with other fields of criminal justice. The let-off given to the 'brave burglar' Richard Rochford being the pertinent comparison here.



[Reposted] Originally posted by Mark to Dogwash at 10 September, 2012 17:43

 
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