Hazel
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JUSTICE for STEPHANY and NATALEE
source for pics: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/1067703/accused-killer-ate-cake-alongside-bodyAt this stage of proceedings against Joran Van der Sloot for the murder of Stephany Flores can not speak of sincere confession and therefore the Dutch only have until next Wednesday January 11 to decide whether to accept the charges of the public prosecutor, said Jose Camarena , a lawyer for the Flores family.
"I think at this stage of the process, talk about sincere confession technically no longer applies . We must not forget that he has had all the stage-level statements and tried to provide and clarify the facts, "he said.
Speaking to RPP News, noted that Van der Sloot requested time to assess whether early termination welcomed the process, but "more than a foregone conclusion he would have to do is to accept the charges Mr. (...) or else not accept the charges and proceed to trial. "
Finally, if the room reflected that imposes the maximum sentence of 30 years on Van der Sloot would go to jail for 52 years, not counting prison benefits, and "will remain a very dangerous not only for Peru but for humanity ".
plus, what if he died in the peruvian prison or was killed? then the US/State of Alabama would have gone through all that time and expense for nothing really (except of course, a possible conviction merely "on the record").
Federal prosecutors in Birmingham have filed a criminal complaint against JORAN VAN DER SLOOT, a citizen of the Netherlands, on wire fraud and extortion charges
The maximum sentence on the extortion count is 20 years in prison.
The maximum sentence for the wire fraud count is 30 years.
I have to agree with Jinkasaurus on this one ... Joran looked like he was seriously sleep deprived in court and even though he removed his bullet proof vest and jacket, he still looked very old or worn out for a 24 year old. For all the criticism on CNN about his disrespectful demeanor because he yawned and sat casual ... he did appear very tired, pale, jumpy and old beyond his years.
Joran ... having to appear before three women judges when he has a psychological eval stating that he is confrontational with women. No wonder his face was so twisted when he asked for a few days to think.
plus, what if he died in the peruvian prison or was killed? then the US/State of Alabama would have gone through all that time and expense for nothing really (except of course, a possible conviction merely "on the record").
Elisa Baker AKA the murderer of Zahra Baker was tried (plea bargained) first to murder - sentenced to 14-18 years in state prison. She was immediately handed over to Federal Officials where she recently accepted a plea for 20 years on drug charges, the sentences are consecutive. She will first serve her time with the state then if she is still around will serve her time in Club Fed.
Waiting 20 or 30 years means witnesses will no longer be around to testify. Better to try them quickly (or as quickly as possible). Knowing there's another longggg term ahead gives them something to look forward to (or not).
Hopefully Joran will never walk free again because IMO as long as he is breathing he will pose a risk to society. Anyone else notice how he turned and grinned at the pretty young woman (witness?) in the hearing yesterday as he stood up? And she smiled back!
I think that was one of his interpreters. Two of them were sworn in and sat to his (rear) left.
plus, what if he died in the peruvian prison or was killed? then the US/State of Alabama would have gone through all that time and expense for nothing really (except of course, a possible conviction merely "on the record").
Very similar case.....neighbour of Joran in Castro Castro....
http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Felcomercio.pe%2Flima%2F623793%2Fnoticia-asesino-maleta-podria-abandonar-prision-antes-cumplir-su-condena&act=url
sentenced for 31 years: http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Felcomercio.pe%2Flima%2F762045%2Fnoticia-condenan-31-anos-prision-alasesino-maleta&act=url
more links about that case: http://elcomercio.pe/tag/148433/william-trickett-smith
Ok, so am I understanding this correctly?
Joran WANTS to plea guilty to simple murder. BUT, the pros isn't willing to accept that. Or, IF he were to plea to 'simple murder,' his confession MUST match the facts of the case.
However, during the hearing yesterday, the pros wants the other, he has proof (he feels) to show it was a brutal murder and not a 'simple murder.' Joran was shaking his head when they were claiming that, I understand from one of the articles I read.
So I guess that would mean they'd have to go to trial. So Joran has five days to figure out if he can convince them it wasn't for robbery? but he just decided to take the $$ AFTER the fact.
But, the pros has emails where he's asking his friends for $$. I'm assuming they're BEFORE the murder, which would then contradict him saying it was only in a minute of undo stress he killed Stefanie?
Is this how anyone else sees it?
fran
I know this sounds odd, but if you watch the very first part of the video as he passes the inmate to his left, and just before he sits down, he does this weird and very noticable tongue flick at least twice, seemingly directed at that inmate.
I'm wondering if this is one of the taxi drivers, and if this was some sort of non-verbal threat.
guess we shall see you all back here January 11th then... :seeya: