GUILTY Australia - Lisa Harnum, 30, killed in 15-storey fall, Sydney, 30 July 2011 #1

[SouthAussie]

That's an interesting thought FigTree.

I feel like we just have no idea who this guy knows - a lot of leeway seems to have been given to him so far. :banghead:

It is driving me bonkers too ... whose name(s) is behind the leeway given to him? What is his public profile? Where does SG get enough money to live at his address?

Does he deliver 'health products' to rugby teams, football teams, Olympic athletes? Can't imagine he would earn enough to pay his rent/mortgage by selling to Joe Average in the local gym.

One thing I do know, if the judge doesn't deliver the correct verdict and sentence in this trial, she may as well hand him and others like him a license to kill.

 

[SouthAussie]

There is a lot on the internet about SG's first lawyer (in Jan 2013), the very high-profile Anthony Bellanto QC. In fact, Derryn Hinch has a little bit to say about him on his blog Human Headline - and it mostly consists of anger toward him for helping the 'wrong' person keep his name suppressed.

Still looking up public info on Philip Strickland, SC - SG's current lawyer. Wonder what his public profile is like ....

 

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Matthew Snelson ‏@mattsnelson9 22m
Earlier his lawyer told the court he was very close to the close of the case.

Matthew Snelson ‏@mattsnelson9 23m
Simon Gittany is back in the witness box giving evidence at his murder trial.

https://twitter.com/mattsnelson9

 

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Amy Dale Chief Court Reporter for the Daily Telegraph

Amy Dale ‏@amydale_tele 4m
Simon Gittany's defence case has closed. Now there's the chance for prosecution to call any remaining evidence, then come closing addresses

https://twitter.com/amydale_tele

 

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Amy Dale ‏@amydale_tele 57s
Judge makes it very clear her decision is NO reflection on the evidence, simply due to the stage of the trial (closing submissions)

Amy Dale ‏@amydale_tele 1m
Gittany's girlfriend is covering her mouth. He shows no reaction to bail decision in dock

Amy Dale ‏@amydale_tele 2m
Simon Gittany has now been refused bail. Judge says he doesn't have "exceptional circumstances" to remain out at this stage of trial

https://twitter.com/amydale_tele

 

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Matthew Snelson ‏@mattsnelson9 4m
Simon Gittany has had his bail refused, simply because of the stage of the trial. Closing submissions tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/mattsnelson9

 

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Leonie Ryan 2UE Court Reporter

Leonie Ryan ‏@LeonieFRyan 6m
Simon Gittany remanded into custody @NewsTalk2UE

https://twitter.com/LeonieFRyan

 

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Matthew Snelson ‏@mattsnelson9 1m
Simon Gittany's new girlfriend wiping away tears in court.

https://twitter.com/mattsnelson9

 

[jamie233]

Really looking forward to the media reports from this morning (and I bet the 17 others currently viewing this thread are too).

Very sensible by the Judge - I like the reasoning of no "exceptional circumstances" to remain out at this stage of trial

 

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Simon Gittany has bail revoked

November 12, 2013 - 12:33PM

"What the Bail Act says is that I am not to grant bail unless satisfied of exceptional circumstances," Justice McCallum said.

Mr Gittany’s girlfriend Rachelle Louise sat in the public gallery for the first time and wiped away tears as she heard her partner would be remanded in custody.

Corrective Services arrived at 12.20pm and and took Mr Gittany into custody.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/simon-gittany-has-bail-revoked-20131112-2xdjw.html

 

[MsAnais]

Simon Gittany has bail revoked

November 12, 2013 - 12:33PM



Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/simon-gittany-has-bail-revoked-20131112-2xdjw.html

About time!!!:clap:

 

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Justice Lucy McCallum revokes Simon Gittany's bail in murder trial over Lisa Harnum's balcony death

November 12, 2013 12:41PM

"The evidence is now finished and Crown Prosecutor Mark Tedeschi QC and Gittany's barrister Philip Strickland SC will make closing addresses tomorrow."

 

[MsAnais]

Enzeder, you are fabulous for keeping us updated like you do!!! I really appreciate the time you put in.

Thank you!!! :loveyou:

 

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Photo from yesterday I think.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...ms-balcony-death/story-fni0cx12-1226758074573

 

[MsAnais]

Photo from yesterday I think.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...ms-balcony-death/story-fni0cx12-1226758074573

Cleavage-free zone!!:hills:

 

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Enzeder, you are fabulous for keeping us updated like you do!!! I really appreciate the time you put in.

Thank you!!! :loveyou:

Glad to help Isisrising!. I was just on my way out but had to stick around for the latest news. - It's so good to know that SG is behind bars for tonight at least!.

 

[drsleuth]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/justice-lucy-mccallum-revokes-simon-gittanys-bail-in-murder-trial-over-lisa-harnums-balcony-death/story-fni0cx12-1226758074573

:behindbar:behindbar:behindbar:behindbar:behindbar:behindbar:behindbar

Justice Lucy McCallum said as she formally revoked bail that the decision is no "indication" of the evidence before her, but it is a decision made due to the stage of the trial.

His girlfriend Rachelle Louise cried and covered her mouth with her hand as the decision was made in court.

 

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Gittany has bail revoked in balcony death murder trial

Updated 9 minutes ago

"Justice Lucy McCallum has revoked Gittany's bail, saying it is exceptional to have an accused in a murder trial on bail."

 

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Simon Gittany, accused of throwing girlfriend off balcony, has bail revoked

November 12, 2013

The judge, who is hearing the case without a jury, stressed her ruling did not in any way reflect her views on Gittany's trial.

"I'm not giving any indication of any view I have about the strength of the evidence in the case or any conclusion I have reached," she said.

 

[jamie233]

Mr Mourgelas has also described an incident where the three of them were on a car trip to Strathfield in Sydney's inner west.

He says Miss Harnum became upset, took her seatbelt off, opened the car door, and made it look like she was going to get out while it was moving.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-...onship-with-fiancee-before-her-death2/5085486

An old friend of SGs gave evidence as above...