Make a difference to what, do you mean where I referenced Cb's stance after he was charged? I think 'accused' is a pretty strong word to use. I would imagine most on a forum like this are aware of legalities pertaining to reasonable doubt and the presumption of innocence till proven guilty, etc. Everything is open to interpretation and discussion, particularly with cases in the UK when anything relative to the case becomes sub judice as soon as a person has been charged. That's the beauty of forums like this, to do simply that, speculate and discuss bearing in mind UK law (if you're from UK, sorry if i'm stating the obvious). Though that was not the basis of my question to cb, I admit it does sort of read like that, and why I'm happy to 'explain', if you will.
BIB: My whole point actually, and exactly why I was as curious then (October) as I still am now, as to how
passionately cb appeared to believe in him, and at least until quite recently was still not quite convinced he'd done it. It was because of this case I re-registered with w/s and if you were around the thread then, you'll remember how heated it all became in relation to that. I still read this thread but went back to another forum to discuss where it wasn't so heated. So there you are, simple curiosity, not accusation. Open to cb telling me to take a hike, naturally!
Being on that jury I wouldn't have had a doubt in my mind, not with the case as presented to them. But then having worked in High Court for a very large part of my life, could play a part in my thinking process.
Re image perception, you could turn that on it's head as regards MB's normal non-aggressive appearance. I'm aware people thought him handsome and, interestingly, the fact that he'd had a number of relationships implying he 'couldn't' be into little girls. Perception's a strange thing. If nothing else, I hope it raises flags for women everywhere to question exactly who they're bringing into their childrens' lives and homes. Well, we can hope.