Michael Rafferty Appeal?

[swedie]

Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Child killer Rafferty's slow-mo appeal raises eyebrows

More than two years after a judge urged that school girl killer Michael Rafferty’s appeal of his murder conviction begin “as soon as possible,” lawyers have yet to file a single argument.

Not even the timetable for the exchange of documents, also requested by Ontario Court of Appeal Justice Marc Rosenberg, has been produced.

Rosenberg died in August 2015, but Calarco indicated that was not a factor in the length of time it is taking for the complex case to move to a hearing.

“We’re waiting for this last delay to know whether or not we have to endure going through hell and it seems to have just been forgotten about. No updates to let us know where things stand. It’s frustrating.”

The lawyer representing Rafferty, Paul Calarco, acknowledged the appeal process is taking a long time.

http://www.lfpress.com/2016/01/20/child-killer-raffertys-slow-mo-appeal-raises-eyebrows

 

[bornofposeidon]

Rafferty's pathetic looking mug is the first thing you'll see when you click on the above link. Just wanted to warn everyone. :crazy:

 

[Kamille]

Here's Calarco's website if anyone wants to contact him and ask him what the hold up is. :floorlaugh: j/k

http://www.paulcalarco.com/

 

[Sillybilly]

Kamille .. no need to call. Perhaps the only grounds he can find are in his morning cuppa

(oh, mod hat off on that one)

 

[Kamille]

Kamille .. no need to call. Perhaps the only grounds he can find are in his morning cuppa

(oh, mod hat off on that one)

:hilarious:

These are the only grounds for appeal he's going to find :wink: ....

:floorlaugh:

 

[CanManEh]

Trust me iam in no way for the guy but from what i have heard he can't get a lawyer to file his appeal no one will take the job...

 

[Kamille]

Trust me iam in no way for the guy but from what i have heard he can't get a lawyer to file his appeal no one will take the job...

According to swedie's recent post #261, Paul Calarco is still representing him...

The lawyer representing Rafferty, Paul Calarco, acknowledged the appeal process is taking a long time.

“Sometimes cases of this nature take longer than expected, but the matter is being pursued,” the affable but cautious Calarco said, declining to provide details.

“I cannot say when the matter will be heard. Cases of this nature will often take a significant amount of time.”

http://www.lfpress.com/2016/01/20/child-killer-raffertys-slow-mo-appeal-raises-eyebrows

Not sure what he is actually trying to say in that quote though. The matter is being pursued? What matter? :waitasec:

 

[swedie]

Maybe his present lawyer is just biding time to make it look good; like he's doing the job, He didn't want to rush back too soon to the saying, "sorry dude you ain't got a hope in hell with your appeal." PC no doubt is not a stupid lawyer and would have a pretty good handle from the get go as to whether MR had any chance with his reasons for appeal. If he didn't have the knowledge, I'm certain there are numerous other lawyers he could look to for opinions and/or information.

I wonder how much he will end up billing taxpayers for when all is said and done?
MOO.

 

[swedie]

:hilarious:

These are the only grounds for appeal he's going to find :wink: ....

:floorlaugh:

:silly::lol:

 

[CanuckSleuth]

The laws regarding the search of phones and computers were in the process of changing at the time of MR's arrest. Separate search warrants for electronics was an emerging issue at the time, not standard practice. LE did not HAVE TO request warrants at that time, but it was starting to be considered. The JUDGE erred on the side of caution in not allowing that evidence because the laws had since change and didn't want to open the door to an appeal on those grounds.

LE did their gruesome, thankless job. As did the Judge. And that is why both MR and TLM are in prison and will remain there.

http://www.torontosun.com/2012/05/10/judge-gives-rafferty-jurors-their-final-instructions

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news...use-computer-data-as-evidence/article4178831/

ETA- forgot to quote Hello Kitty's message. Sorry, this was in response to that post.

 

[swedie]

Will we never forget you Tori.

It will be day of reflection for many in Woodstock, as the community marks the seventh anniversary of Tori Stafford’s disappearance.

Supporters and loved ones plan to release purple balloons into the air on Friday evening at Museum Square in Woodstock at 6:30p.m to honour Tori’s life. Purple was the little girl’s favourite colour.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

http://www.am980.ca/2016/04/08/tori-stafford-death-anniversary/

[video=youtube;V4QLnnurSFU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4QLnnurSFU[/video]

 

[Wondergirl]

Will we never forget you Tori.

It will be day of reflection for many in Woodstock, as the community marks the seventh anniversary of Tori Stafford’s disappearance.

Supporters and loved ones plan to release purple balloons into the air on Friday evening at Museum Square in Woodstock at 6:30p.m to honour Tori’s life. Purple was the little girl’s favourite colour.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

http://www.am980.ca/2016/04/08/tori-stafford-death-anniversary/

Wow, thanks for posting. April 8, 2009.....7 years. ...seems like yesterday 😕

 

[swedie]

From the same article: His application has been before the courts for over three years, and there’s no guarantee a new trial will be granted.

MR does NOT deserve a new trial, nor do I believe he will get one. He's a monster who abducted, raped, tortured and murdered an innocent and precious little Tori . She is safe in the arms of our Heavenly Father. MOO.

 

[amis_]

Cant believe its been 7 years. Rest in peace little angel ❤

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[Kamille]

Today would have been a good day to deny that appeal.

 

[ILoveDateline]

Just saw this article today. This is my first time visiting this forum, so sorry if it;s been posted already.

Appeal in Victoria Stafford murder set to be heard Oct. 24

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitch...rder-appeal-michael-rafferty-oct-24-1.3638851

ETA: Rafferty did not testify at trial, but argues in his appeal that he was "at most" an accessory after the fact to murder -- a concept the judge did not put to the jury.

His actions proven by evidence other than McClintic's testimony, such as cleaning the scene, destroying evidence and giving a false alibi, are "equally consistent with being an accessory," Calarco writes.
http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/1...ted-killer-michael-rafferty-seeking-new-trial

 

[dotr]

The pot calling the kettle black??
imo.

http://www.cp24.com/news/man-convic...-stafford-is-asking-for-a-new-trial-1.2948671

TORONTO - The man convicted of killing eight-year-old Victoria Stafford seven years ago is asking for a new trial, arguing there was too much weight given to the testimony of the "unsavoury" main witness.

He says the case against Rafferty relied almost entirely on the word of McClintic -- "a person of unsavoury character, with a serious history of violence and lying."

 

[Hez]

The pot calling the kettle black??
imo.

http://www.cp24.com/news/man-convic...-stafford-is-asking-for-a-new-trial-1.2948671

I just saw into the future and Dellen Millard is appealing on the same grounds (for those also following the Tim Bosma trial). :facepalm: I hope Rafferty gets denied. He's right where he belongs.

 

[Tealgrove]

Makes me sick. Both he and his cohort deserve to rot in jail. Lets hope it gets denied.

 

[swedie]

The pot calling the kettle black??
imo.

http://www.cp24.com/news/man-convic...-stafford-is-asking-for-a-new-trial-1.2948671

I guess this really is stupid to think anyone will accept his BS. There is so much evidence against him the Crown didn't need TLM's testimony to prove he was the instigator, master manipulator and the sexual deviant who found someone equally warped and evil as himself to help him carry out his sick plan and act against a sweet innocent little girl. He truly is a monster. MOO.

My thoughts and prayers are with Tori's loved ones the real victims, as this continues to try and manipulate the system.