I agree. He resents having to have a trial: he doesn't think he should be there: he's had to put his life on hold(his own words) and most of all he totally resents Nel questioning him, doesn't think he needs to answer to anyone. Everyone should just accept his word that it was a terrible accident.
Again, my perception is that - whatever the outcome - he will certainly try and capitalise on this whole experience. After all, it's been reported that he had to put his house on the market to help meet his legal bills (has that sold, btw? Can't imagine anyone wanting to buy it!).
It wouldn't surprise me to learn that negotiations for the film rights have already started.......blood money in all but name......but I doubt the ethics of that would trouble him at all.
Reeva was awake at 3am because OP spoke to her, if that was the case Reeva would have spoken to OP shortly after the "noise", if only to tell him not to be so stupid and go after the "intruder", but to stay with her and for them to make their way out of the bedroom as quickly as possible after phoning the police.
That's why his story doesn't hold water and it's all just a cover up for him murdering Reeva.
Again, my perception is that - whatever the outcome - he will certainly try and capitalise on this whole experience. After all, it's been reported that he had to put his house on the market to help meet his legal bills (has that sold, btw? Can't imagine anyone wanting to buy it!).
It wouldn't surprise me to learn that negotiations for the film rights have already started.......blood money in all but name......but I doubt the ethics of that would trouble him at all.
Barry Bateman - 'Behind The Door' the Oscar and Reeva story book is being compiled ..
No doubt a film to follow in due course
Barry Bateman - 'Behind The Door' the Oscar and Reeva story book is being compiled ..
No doubt a film to follow in due course
I hope the judge rules that whatever profits are made out of subsequent films or books go to Reeva's family. I can't see OP being allowed to profit from any of this.
Yes it was discussed a bit earlier on. I'm sure he's had every possible bit of assistance with preparation for the trial he could possibly wish for, which is why I'm staggered as to why he was ever granted bail.
Yes it was discussed a bit earlier on. I'm sure he's had every possible bit of assistance with preparation for the trial he could possibly wish for, which is why I'm staggered as to why he was ever granted bail.
With or without training, I'm staggered he was granted bail.
Some experts in the field of courtroom drama described it as a deliberate ploy by the Pistorius defence team to garner sympathy for the accused. “Vomiting is meant to give the impression that Oscar can’t handle the truth,” opined Eyewitness News senior reporter Barry Bateman. “This feigns remorse and disgust at his own actions. Barry Roux is trying to show to Judge Masipa that Pistorius doesn’t like what he did, and if you don’t like what you do, then you won’t do it on purpose.”
Some experts in the field of courtroom drama described it as a deliberate ploy by the Pistorius defence team to garner sympathy for the accused. “Vomiting is meant to give the impression that Oscar can’t handle the truth,” opined Eyewitness News senior reporter Barry Bateman. “This feigns remorse and disgust at his own actions. Barry Roux is trying to show to Judge Masipa that Pistorius doesn’t like what he did, and if you don’t like what you do, then you won’t do it on purpose.”
it seems many have seen through his tears etc., I'd like to think the Judge is just as switched on to court room antics.
With or without training, I'm staggered he was granted bail.
Yes... I was a bit unclear, that's exactly what I meant too - granting him bail gave him the opportunity to work out his defence. If there's enough doubt to charge him with murder, he should not have been free this past year and more.
can anyone please point me to the bit during cross examination when nel says to dixon "and i use the word "findings" very loosely" with regards to reeva's injuries? i didn't see it when it was broadcast live
Yes... I was a bit unclear, that's exactly what I meant too - granting him bail gave him the opportunity to work out his defence. If there's enough doubt to charge him with murder, he should not have been free this past year and more.
All those awaiting a Court hearing have Bail hearing , difference with OP is he had the million rand to pay it. It's worked in the Prosecution's favour because his Bail Hearing statement he gave at the time has been referred back to by Nel during Cross-Exam because it was 3 days after his arrest and before he changed his story, so bit of a god send really !
can anyone please point me to the bit during cross examination when nel says to dixon "and i use the word "findings" very loosely" with regards to reeva's injuries? i didn't see it when it was broadcast live
just go to google and put in You tube and the dates he was on Stand, he's the last testimony before Court adjourned last week for the Oscar P trial and it'll come up
I hope the judge rules that whatever profits are made out of subsequent films or books go to Reeva's family. I can't see OP being allowed to profit from any of this.
I remember noone would buy OJ's book IF I DID IT, HOW I WOULD HAVE DONE IT, or words to that effect, no booksellers would sell it.
“We’re desperately in need of a real expert if Oscar is to be saved,”
whispered a source that would rather not be named.
This article says: @Law experts believe that Advocate Barry Roux will attempt to prove that Oscar was not a top order batsman, and therefore bashed down the bathroom door purely by accident@@.
I think that the Defence are getting desperate - but have advantage of going 'second', to rebuttle anything Prosecution through at them this guy says :
The article also states: @The former Protea opener is confident that he will be a competent witness. “I’m very familiar with the evidence,” he explained. “My signature can be seen on the bat used by Oscar to bash down the door.”
“In my current capacity as a cricket commentator for SABC Sport, I describe the wielding of bats all day long,” insisted Gibbs. “As such, I should be able to describe Oscar’s stroke making beautifully.”
Personally............. after Dixon, wouldn't surprise me !!
Comments
Again, my perception is that - whatever the outcome - he will certainly try and capitalise on this whole experience. After all, it's been reported that he had to put his house on the market to help meet his legal bills (has that sold, btw? Can't imagine anyone wanting to buy it!).
It wouldn't surprise me to learn that negotiations for the film rights have already started.......blood money in all but name......but I doubt the ethics of that would trouble him at all.
That's why his story doesn't hold water and it's all just a cover up for him murdering Reeva.
Barry Bateman - 'Behind The Door' the Oscar and Reeva story book is being compiled ..
No doubt a film to follow in due course
That's what OP told him, so yes.
I hope the judge rules that whatever profits are made out of subsequent films or books go to Reeva's family. I can't see OP being allowed to profit from any of this.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/oscar-pistorius-trial-paralympic-star-3434141#ixzz2zPTZNihC
Yes it was discussed a bit earlier on. I'm sure he's had every possible bit of assistance with preparation for the trial he could possibly wish for, which is why I'm staggered as to why he was ever granted bail.
With or without training, I'm staggered he was granted bail.
Last minute witness for defence. Handy with a bat
“We’re desperately in need of a real expert if Oscar is to be saved,”
whispered a source that would rather not be named.
Love this tweet dated 12 th march if the story is true
http://www.women24.com/Trending/Herschelle-Gibbs-Oscar-cricket-bat-tweet-20140312
South Africa’s only official purveyors of satire. SABS approved.
We are news makers. We make the news. Then we tell you about it in painstaking detail. We bring you the truth behind the truth.
Some experts in the field of courtroom drama described it as a deliberate ploy by the Pistorius defence team to garner sympathy for the accused. “Vomiting is meant to give the impression that Oscar can’t handle the truth,” opined Eyewitness News senior reporter Barry Bateman. “This feigns remorse and disgust at his own actions. Barry Roux is trying to show to Judge Masipa that Pistorius doesn’t like what he did, and if you don’t like what you do, then you won’t do it on purpose.”
it seems many have seen through his tears etc., I'd like to think the Judge is just as switched on to court room antics.
Thanks for the link... v-e-r-y interesting!
BIB - Does anybody know if this Gibbs guy has natural legs?
Yes... I was a bit unclear, that's exactly what I meant too - granting him bail gave him the opportunity to work out his defence. If there's enough doubt to charge him with murder, he should not have been free this past year and more.
He's just a journo isn't he ?
All in poor taste - but doesn't surprise me. >:( He's also hosted Q & A sessions about trial !
he's also another who tweeted that he saw his signature on the cricket bat !
@Law experts believe that Advocate Barry Roux will attempt to prove that Oscar was not a top order batsman, and therefore bashed down the bathroom door purely by accident@@.
I think that the Defence are getting desperate - but have advantage of going 'second', to rebuttle anything Prosecution through at them this guy says :
The article also states:
@The former Protea opener is confident that he will be a competent witness. “I’m very familiar with the evidence,” he explained. “My signature can be seen on the bat used by Oscar to bash down the door.”
“In my current capacity as a cricket commentator for SABC Sport, I describe the wielding of bats all day long,” insisted Gibbs. “As such, I should be able to describe Oscar’s stroke making beautifully.”
Personally............. after Dixon, wouldn't surprise me !!
Surely it's a spoof report?