* Twitchy Trial Tweet Cam *

[Chinners]

Basically Ashton, reporting of the case has to be on the 'facts' that are said in court and not personal opinion be it mine or anyone elses. You can say what you want (within reason) I believe but I thought it prudent to put an arse covering sentence especially considering the supposed conspiracy against all things Man City at the mo ;)

DAY 11 cont.
Mandaric's barrister describes Redknapp & Mandaric as an "odd couple". "Very different men.....with deep bond between them"

Mandaric's barrister finishes by saying his client is "not guilty and not a tax cheat....evidence against him is hopelessly weak"

Mandaric's barrister tells jury that "You have it in your power to put things right".

<20min break then its Redknapps team's turn>

Redknapp's barrister begins his closing speech by apologising to jury in advance for any "indignation" he might show during it.

[zuricity]

A nice entry on the Muen Website today . couldn't help but titter. ..... edit : and not Twitter , or Twitch !

Rosie47, Monaco (06/02/2012 at 13:46) I thought Webb the Red was going to get his hat-trick yesterday. When was the last time a side had two penalties in successive games in the prem?

Read more at: http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1475715_three-cheers-for-roberto-mancini-as-manchester-city-cavalry-return?order=desc#

[Chinners]

DAY 11 cont.
Redknapp's barrister says that 'the prosecution's case doesn't make sense. It's self evident that this only makes sense if Mr Redknapp is telling the truth'.

Redknapp's barrister tells jury that technically they can find Mandaric guilty and Redknapp innocent, but that would be "unlikely".

He raises questions about the leaks from police inquiry into Redknapp and Mandaric during the investigation and says Sun photographers tipped off about Redknapp's initial arrest + News of World had detail of much of police investigation.

R's barrister calls News of World "despicable". "Pursuit of front page overrides any sense of respect + decency for individuals involved"

Redknapp's defence has concluded. Judge sends jury home as he says temperature in room is too high due to failed air-conditioning

Judge will sum up Redknapp/Mandaric case at 10am tomorrow and jury should retire to consider verdicts before lunch

[feedthegreek]

what dya reckon then , are you allowed to give your opinion.

[Chinners]

It's been a fascinating case to be honest ftg, I'll spill the beans a bit more come Tues/Weds after the verdict. All done and dusted, down to the 12 juriors now.

DAY 11 cont.
Jury in the Harry Redknapp trial to retire and consider its verdict on Tuesday.

[Beefymcfc]

Chinners, can you add a Poll.

In your view, is 'Arry (the dirty guilty Tax Dodging Del Boy of all Rogue Traders (I think)):

Guilty

Not Guilty

Guilty but gets away with it for being a Cheeky Chappie

I know which one I'd be voting.

[Chinners]

I actually put my prediction on bothe Rednapp and Mandaric in an envelope last night ... I'll let some of the lads keep the info safe ...

Set up your own poll ... tsk ... lazy sod ;)

[Beefymcfc]

I actually put my prediction on bothe Rednapp and Mandaric in an envelope last night ... I'll let some of the lads keep the info safe ...

Set up your own poll ... tsk ... lazy sod ;)

It's your baby ;-)

[Chinners]

Heh heh ... furry muff


tis done ...

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[dazby]

It does seem bizarre that the prosecution made no attempt to show Harry up to being a liar by exposing his business acumen and mobile phone skills. He said he was useless at both when clearly he isn't.

[Dunnylad]

But it isn't about if he can use a mobile, it was that he claimed he couldn't text so would be harder to prove if no one has had a text off 'Arry - I don't buy the 'I've got so much money why would I defraud the taxman' or the 'I've paid loads of tax why would I not bother paying this tax' - doesn't seem much of a defence to me, not like 'none of it is true'

[Chinners]

DAY 12
Long queues outside court today ... Judges summing up to commence shortly

[cartesr]

<null>

Same principal as a thief saying why would I rob a DVD player I've bought loads of em, when he is caught robbing a shop

[Chinners]

DAY 12 cont.
Judge tells jury they may have sympathy with defendants' long wait for this trial, but verdicts must be decided on evidence not sympathy.

Judge hands jury document titled 'Steps to Verdict'.

Jury asked to follow it. For example, can only find guilty if believe tax was avoided.

Judge tells jury there's a scenario where they can find Harry Redknapp not guilty and Milan Mandaric guilty.

They must not find Redknapp guilty and Mandaric not guilty.

Judge says both Redknapp and Mandaric are of 'good character' and tells jury that might mean more likely they should believe their evidence.

Judge: One of first questions you'll need to ask yourselves is - what was the Monaco payment for?

[feedthegreek]

redknapp definitely looking like he will get found not guilty imo.

[david yearsley]

redknapp definitely looking like he will get found not guilty imo.

Judge must be a part time ref and member of the FA exec (allegedly!)- swinging everything twitchers way YCMIU! Or in twitchers case "you really could!"

[Chinners]

DAY 12 cont.
Judge struggling with a cough. Drinking lots of water. Pauses his summing up to give jury a short break.

Before the break, judge told jury he was more than halfway through summing up. Judge Leonard continuing his summing up of evidence before jury consider verdict.

First job jury have is to elect foreman/woman.

There will be lunch break between 1 and 2

[Chinners]

Court breaks for lunch. It seems to be going quite quickly, might even get a decision by mid afternoon .... oh the excitment!

Mass of media photographers getting ready so summit must be due today ...

[Goataldo]

<null>

Same principal as a thief saying why would I rob a DVD player I've bought loads of em, when he is caught robbing a shop

Completely agree.

But if the thief is a loveable old wheeler dealer bastard who's been sowing the seeds of his good character across the media and into the national consciousness since he caught a sniff that he might be in trouble, it's a different story.

Everyone would kick a hoodie down the street to the stocks and pelt him with eggs. But you couldn't do that to Arthur Daley, it's just not right, and he loves his old dog, you know.

*BLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEURGH*

[david yearsley]

Mandaric will end up taking it for the team