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**Lou Girardin** · 19th February 2007, 21:03

Originally Posted by Hitcher

This matter is still before the Courts. Under New Zealand's "justice" system people are considered innocent until proven guilty. Speculation as to the guilt or otherwise of any defendant in public media in these circumstances is a highly risky business. You may not care as to what happens to your personal reputation, but ill considered posts put at risk the reputation of this site and its owner.

You have been warned.

You are getting far too sensitive Hitcher. The justice system does not forbid the voicing of opinions.
I doubt that a bike forum meets the definition of a public medium that the public at large are exposed to.

**Hitcher** · 20th February 2007, 07:53

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

You are getting far too sensitive Hitcher. The justice system does not forbid the voicing of opinions.
I doubt that a bike forum meets the definition of a public medium that the public at large are exposed to.

And neither am I forbidding the voicing of opinion. I'm just saying let's be careful about the context and content of any opinion posted prior to the Court's judgement on this case.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 20th February 2007, 10:25

Well here's a question for one and all.....and seeing as it relates to the last time this 'fellow' was before the courts facing very similar charges, it's perfectly safe.

What sort of person would wear his full police uniform to a rape trial even though he's actually suspended from the police force?

A big bully boy that's trying to hide behind the uniform and intimidate the jury?

**Patrick** · 20th February 2007, 10:38

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Well here's a question for one and all.....and seeing as it relates to the last time this 'fellow' was before the courts facing very similar charges, it's perfectly safe.

What sort of person would wear his full police uniform to a rape trial even though he's actually suspended from the police force?

A big bully boy that's trying to hide behind the uniform and intimidate the jury?

Fair call... bad move on his part, but maybe it worked for him...

But... (with tongue in cheek, I am not sticking up for him either...) even though he was found innocent, what if he actually was innocent in the Louise matter?

Even though he was found innocent then, I bet he will be found guilty now... and I mean not from the evidence in this case either...

**avgas** · 20th February 2007, 10:45

I actually agree and dissagree - if this was international soil i could also talk about your mum etc or how i like eating people.
Its a double edge sword freedom.

**avgas** · 20th February 2007, 10:46

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Well here's a question for one and all.....and seeing as it relates to the last time this 'fellow' was before the courts facing very similar charges, it's perfectly safe.

What sort of person would wear his full police uniform to a rape trial even though he's actually suspended from the police force?

A big bully boy that's trying to hide behind the uniform and intimidate the jury?

Some one who doesn't own any nice clothes?

**avgas** · 20th February 2007, 10:47

Originally Posted by Hitcher

And neither am I forbidding the voicing of opinion. I'm just saying let's be careful about the context and content of any opinion posted prior to the Court's judgement on this case.

And watch your spelling!

**pete376403** · 20th February 2007, 16:00

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Well here's a question for one and all.....and seeing as it relates to the last time this 'fellow' was before the courts facing very similar charges, it's perfectly safe.

What sort of person would wear his full police uniform to a rape trial even though he's actually suspended from the police force?

A big bully boy that's trying to hide behind the uniform and intimidate the jury?

IIRC he got a bollocking for that from the judge and was ordered not to wear the uniform to court again

**pete376403** · 20th February 2007, 16:05

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Steam has summarised things well. The voracity of any "opinion" counts not a jot.

VORACITY? Extreme gluttony, extreme desire to eat? Sure you don't mean "veracity"?

(Sorry, couldn't resist, not often one gets to fault Mr Hitchers use of language...)

**Crasherfromwayback** · 20th February 2007, 16:45

Originally Posted by pete376403

IIRC he got a bollocking for that from the judge and was ordered not to wear the uniform to court again

A bollocking?? Fuck that, he should've been arrested for impersonating a Police Officer!

**Guitana** · 20th February 2007, 17:23

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

A bollocking?? Fuck that, he should've been arrested for impersonating a Police Officer!

As John Cambell would say MARVELLOUS!!!!!!!!

**Guitana** · 20th February 2007, 17:28

Originally Posted by Toaster

Yep, it's all set up by lawyers for lawyers - getting rich off us taxpayers while victims get diddly squat.

Do something about it!!!!

I'm going to take a shit on my member of parliaments door step and then piss in his letterbox but that's got nothing to do with this!!!

**Lou Girardin** · 21st February 2007, 05:51

It's funny how so many people complain about political correctness, then toe the line without a thought.
How about saying "fuck the system, I'll say/print what I like".
Gosh, If enough people did that we may end up with a democracy.

**Guitana** · 21st February 2007, 07:03

Remember guys it's not just Clint Rickards involved in this theres the other two Bob Schollum and his faithful side kick who's name evades me at this point of time!! But it would appear if all accounts are correct that these guys were on the big power trip and out to prove themselves!!
The only people that know the truth are the ones directly involved and they know it's three against one!
Besides NZ police are the most honest in the world