I would suspect that if the defense had filed a motion that cited some specific examples of the repurcussions of being listed as a witness in this case, that it would have held much more weight. Harassing phone calls, hate mail, reputation management all would require concrete examples
Sadly though, the defense would have been forced to use names like RK and list the specific harassment he has experienced, Tony, Amy, et al.
By listing specific issues that have impeded the lives of so many of these young people, he would have simultaneously admitted to being part of the problem.
When have we ever heard these names uttered but from the mouth of the defense team and family of the accused? Names pass quickly through the limelight unless someone grabs on and uses them for reasonable doubt in the court of public opinion. Since the court of public opinion doesn't count...it becomes nothing more than "spiteful".
This, IMO, is a perfect example of Karma.
Had the video of Jill Kerley debacle never been released, Roy Kronk allegations and inferences left to legal motions, and ex boyfriend suspicions / accusations been left alone....this motion would have held more weight! As is....it falls a bit flat.
IMO the Judge considered the same information.
