Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It’s probably an idle observation to note Mrs. Shell’s reaction to the whole ugly business will probably negate in the eyes of the jury any conceivable advantage that mere “character” witnesses can bring to his defense. A reasonable jury will, one assume, grant the soon-to-be-former-wife a more privileged perspective on the credibility of the defendant than any number of professional associates, unless, of course, the defense should move to impugn *her* character. She’s voted with her feet, as it were. Marc, with all respect, I have no feelings one way or the other regarding Mr. Shell, but I do wonder at the propriety of your posting on this issue. Chandos - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Marc James Small Sent: Friday, June 27, 2003 6:50 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] OT: Bob Shell news At 02:23 PM 6/27/03 -0400, Mark Langer wrote: >This is a distressing subject (particularly to the soon-to-be former Mrs. Shell), so I am not trying to start a flame war or get out of line in any way. I am very conscious that we are dealing with a real human tragedy. At least one other photography newsgroup has suppressed all discussion of this topic. Perhaps I am out of line in encouraging Bob Shell's defence counsel to discuss his case in a public forum. If so, I apologize, and will understand if prudence forbids Marc James Small from discussing this further. ============================ Mark There really isn't a lot to discuss. Allow me to point out that the Supreme Court decision yesterday will have little impact on this case, as the Commonwealth is proceeding on a theory that Bob deliberately doped his model in order to have sex with her and that he finally overdosed her. That much is public record. However, there are a number of cards up my sleeve which I am not willing to disclose at this time. I believe that I can beat these charges and I do believe that Bob is innocent of everything other than falling in love with a 19-year-old girl. The Prosecutor is a solid citizen and will present his case without flare or fraud, so it will eventually be just an honest trial before a jury of Bob's Radford peers. I suspect that Bob's character witnesses will be excessively long and will include folks from all over the world, as well as the rest of his regular models. I will be making announcements from time to time on this List and on the Rollei List. Those interested in this case are free to e-mail me and I will add you to a focus group as it develops. Oh! There WILL be a Bob Shell Defense Fund run by Bob's brother, Jim; details will follow next week. Please give generously: my fee may be paid from this! So far, I have been doing this pro bono in recognition of my long friendship with Bob and the many favors he has done for me over the past 15 years or so. Marc msmall@infionline.net FAX: +540/343-7315 Cha robh bàs fir gun ghràs fir! - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html