GUILTY UK - David Jackson, 78, killed by wife, Somerset, Feb 2021

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Brother of husband stabbed to death by wife says he was an 'arrogant bully'

The former mechanic has spoken out in defence of his sister-in-law, describing his brother as an "arrogant bully" who could become "very violent" after having a drink.

The 75-year-old also said David hid behind a "Mr Nice Guy" mask.

Alan said he used to have a close relationship with David, but says it all changed when David joined the army and started drinking.
 
Skigh said:
Brother of husband stabbed to death by wife says he was an 'arrogant bully'

The former mechanic has spoken out in defence of his sister-in-law, describing his brother as an "arrogant bully" who could become "very violent" after having a drink.

The 75-year-old also said David hid behind a "Mr Nice Guy" mask.

Alan said he used to have a close relationship with David, but says it all changed when David joined the army and started drinking.
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Both deserved each other
*Bubbled* with negative emotions
*Squeaked* with constant arguments
 
A woman jailed for at least 18 years after being found guilty of murdering her husband is to appeal against her conviction on the grounds that video and audio evidence released into the public domain midway through her trial impeded her right to a fair hearing.

[...]

Martin Winter, Jackson’s solicitor, said: “The release of the media and the interest it stirred up created an unfairness because it coincided with the beginning of her giving evidence.”

[...]

Winter said while the jury had seen the evidence of the confession prior to its dissemination, it had been viewed by jurors in the controlled arena of the trial.

“The fear is that once the images go outside of the courtroom, the ability of the judge to advise a jury about that evidence is lost,” he explained.

“Inevitably, it went further than the responsible news outlets and attracted a lot of commentary on social media. It was subject to mocking and mimicry and became the subject of memes and dark humour.”

Penelope Jackson appeals against murder verdict claiming media footage ‘impeded’ fair trial
 
I don't see it succeeding, without proof that the jurors were swayed by public opinion on social media. Juries have always been admonished to not read about the case and it has always been a matter of trust that they follow the rules. But I do think courts have not really addressed yet life in the age of social media, and the only way I can see around this is to wait until after trial to release such material. It's not so much about viewing what the jury has already seen anymore, it's about seeing the public's reaction to it.
 
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