Eastenders - Linda Henry's Trial
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/eastenders-lisa-henry-trial-live-5144658
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Pictures of her arriving at the court > https://twitter.com/PAPictureDesk/status/565507499617693696
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This reporter is at the court, with live updates.
I'm surprised it was a Street Warden making the accusation, I thought it might of been some randomer from the restaurant..
Was she drunk at the time?
I hate that too. Irrespective if she actually said racist comments my respect for her has dropped significantly. An arrogant, conceited, egocentric woman.
I doubt that she'll be fired. Isn't she one of their sacred cows? Untouchable from getting the boot even if it might warrant such an action.
Most likely a fine, probably damages to be paid to the victim. I doubt she would be sacked from EE, however the actress may choose to leave because I imagine once you have been branded a racist its very difficult to get rid of that tag. She is likely to be on the end of much harrassment wherever she appears in public and her relationship with fellow black actors on the set of EE is likely to be strained.
It's going to be hard for EE/BBC to just ignore this and allow her to continue, if she found guilty, the haters of the BBC will have a field day.
I would imagine her fellow actors will have a pretty good idea if it's true or not. I know people who say they are not racist but the language they use suggests otherwise. Equally I have friends who I know would never use a word like that ever.
This is coming from someone of mixed ethnic origins, so I have been at the receiving end of some questionable comments by some people, but I wouldn't label them a racist for it.
I also don't think it is appropriate at all to be discussing this whilst the trial is ongoing.
I think if she's convicted of using the 'n' word then she'll be out, as simple as that (and rightly so IMO). Nowadays the BBC is very PC and can't be seen to condone this, besides anything else the sh!tstorm that would come their way for keeping her in employment wouldn't be worth the hassle.
Anyway, it's early days, it hasn't all been reported yet.
So she has gone to court looking like Shirley Carter. Not a good move.
:D:D that's how she looks, what's she supposed to do? Wear a wig and a mask?
https://twitter.com/CourtNewsUK
3:47 PM:
Mr Mendy tells the court that his colleague told him Henry had called her a n*****.
Mirror man Steve Robson reports from court:
"He also says Henry called the pair "cigarette wardens" and "mocked" them from inside the restaurant with facial expressions."
Would certainly make light of the trial , hope she's found not guilty!