UK - Constance Marten & Mark Gordon charged, Newborn (found deceased), Bolton Greater Manchester, 5 Jan 2023 #4

[Skigh]

He sat next to her and they began to chat before being told to move and sit on the other side of the dock officer.

They continued to talk throughout the hearing


Two very entitled people who think normal rules do not apply to them.

 

[Observe_dont_Absorb]

I wonder why Gordon did not previously have legal representation?

Personally I like to know that justice has been served to the best possible standards and when an overtly disadvantaged, troubled, and apparently unwell man is about to be tried for contributing to the death of a tiny baby, I would like to know he's got the best representation this country can afford him.

I would be curious to know who controls who in this dysfunctional relationship and I'm not wholly convinced that it's him who's got a grip on things never mind is 'in charge' JMO MOO unsubstantiated theory.

 

[bobbymkii]

I wonder why Gordon did not previously have legal representation?

I think he did have representation but he sacked them off? I'm sure I could be a dilligent websleuth and find the article that confirms this but it's midnight and I can't be bothered!

 

[Alyce]

MG's solicitor info


August 25

Gordon's defence counsel Kevin Light KC said: 'On behalf of my client, I am asking whether he could be produced today.

Mr Light then explained he had difficulties meeting with Gordon to discuss the case.

Constance Marten lover Mark Gordon demands to appear in dock with her

Mark Gordon, 48, and Constance Marten, 35, sparked a huge UK police hunt after they went on the run with their new born baby in January this year.

www.dailymail.co.uk

September 14 ( Skigh post 373 )

The lover of runaway aristocrat Constance Marten did not attend court today after firing his solicitors before the start of the trial.
The court heard there had been a breakdown in the relationship between Gordon and his solicitors.

His current solicitor Kevin Light told the court he could no longer represent him

Constance Marten lover Mark Gordon fails to come to court

Mark Gordon (pictured), 48, and his girlfriend Constance, 35, sparked a huge police hunt after they went on the run with their daughter in January this year.

www.dailymail.co.uk

September 22

Gordon, who is still without representation, told the court....
Thank you my lordship, I was wondering if this hearing could potentially be adjourned until I have a solicitor instructed and they could partake in what is happening right now. I've approached a few solicitors and should have one within a day or so.

Constance Marten and boyfriend told off for chatting during court appearance

Mark Gordon and Constance Marten were separated in the dock during an appearance at the Old Bailey where both are charged with manslaughter in relation to their baby who was found dead in March

www.mirror.co.uk

 

[Andieinsyd]

They could have had help for their baby so easily. They explicitly chose to not to help their baby and chose their own wants over their baby’s safety over and over. Poor baby’s life was made so difficult and painful before she died.

 

[Nell91]

The audacity and lack of accountability coming from this couple is baffling.

 

[Rolypolyoly]

I wonder why Gordon did not previously have legal representation?

Personally I like to know that justice has been served to the best possible standards and when an overtly disadvantaged, troubled, and apparently unwell man is about to be tried for contributing to the death of a tiny baby, I would like to know he's got the best representation this country can afford him.

I would be curious to know who controls who in this dysfunctional relationship and I'm not wholly convinced that it's him who's got a grip on things never mind is 'in charge' JMO MOO unsubstantiated theory.

I agree with you re who was the driving force here, I'm nowhere near convinced it's him.

 

[bobbymkii]

Looks like Mark Gordon is back in court for (yet another) mention hearing tomorrow (Tuesday). Wonder if he has a new solicitor? Or if he'll whinge about appearing via CVP instead of in person again?

Court 12 - sitting at 09:45 am

THE RECORDER OF LONDON​

**LATE, LATE CHANGE**

For Mention

T20237104

GORDON Mark A

01MP1072723

SUSWM

CPS

DEFENDANT & PARTIES VIA CVP

 

[kittythehare]

Looks like Mark Gordon is back in court for (yet another) mention hearing tomorrow (Tuesday). Wonder if he has a new solicitor? Or if he'll whinge about appearing via CVP instead of in person again?

Court 12 - sitting at 09:45 am

THE RECORDER OF LONDON​

**LATE, LATE CHANGE**

For Mention

T20237104

GORDON Mark A

01MP1072723

SUSWM

CPS

Whinge?

 

[iamshadow21]

Whinge?

Complain in a whining tone.

 

[Rolypolyoly]

Looks like Mark Gordon is back in court for (yet another) mention hearing tomorrow (Tuesday). Wonder if he has a new solicitor? Or if he'll whinge about appearing via CVP instead of in person again?

Court 12 - sitting at 09:45 am

THE RECORDER OF LONDON​

**LATE, LATE CHANGE**

For Mention

T20237104

GORDON Mark A

01MP1072723

SUSWM

CPS

DEFENDANT & PARTIES VIA CVP

Possibly not if its just for him? I feel like his anger last time was because he didn't get the chance to be in the same space as his girlfriend.

 

[Alyce]

Central Criminal Court​	12​	T20237104​	mark alton gordon​
Details: For Mention - Case to be listed on 12-Oct-2023 - 10:06 For Mention - Hearing finished for MARK ALTON GORDON - 10:14

and back again next week


www.thelawpages.com

 

[bobbymkii]

​

Central Criminal Court​	12​	T20237104​	mark alton gordon​
Details: For Mention - Case to be listed on 12-Oct-2023 - 10:06 For Mention - Hearing finished for MARK ALTON GORDON - 10:14

and back again next week


www.thelawpages.com

Plea hearing on the 12th. I wonder if we'll actually get pleas entered by the end of it?

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Couple due in court today over baby’s death in Brighton

A couple whose newborn baby died while they were missing for almost two months are due to answer manslaughter charges

www.brightonandhovenews.org

A couple whose newborn baby died while they were missing for almost two months are due to answer manslaughter charges in court today (Thursday 12 October).

*********
The couple are due to appear before Judge Mark Lucraft, the Recorder of London, at the Central Criminal Court, better known as the Old Bailey, in London.

The hearing is listed as a “plea and trial preparation hearing” at which the couple are to be arraigned – or formally required to answer the charges with a plea of guilty or not guilty.

*********

 

[Alyce]

Thanks for the reminder UnalienableRights

Court 3​

T20237104 T20237104​

CONSTANCE MARTEN MARK ALTON GORDON​

Plea and Trial Preparation - Hearing finished for MARK ALTON GORDON - 10:39​

XHIBIT: Central Criminal Court

XHIBIT improves the daily business of every Crown Court in England and Wales by providing hearing information to those who need it within minutes.

xhibit.justice.gov.uk

 

[Alyce]

Marten appeared via video link from HMP Bronzefield wearing a white shirt and black cardigan while Gordon appeared via video link from HMP Belmarsh wearing a grey prison tracksuit.

Marten was due to enter pleas today but Judge Mark Lucraft, KC, the recorder of London, said the defendants would now enter pleas on October 26.

Aristocrat Constance Marten appears in court over baby's death

Aristocrat Constance Marten and boyfriend Mark Gordon appeared in court today charged with killing their newborn daughter and leaving her body in a shed.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[bobbymkii]

Today's Listing:

Court 6 - sitting at 10:00 am

THE RECORDER OF LONDON​

Plea and Trial Preparation

T20237104	GORDON Mark A	01MP1072723	SUSWM	CPS
	MARTEN Constance	01MP1072723

DTA AT 10 AM, IN COURT AT 2PM, ALL PARTIES TO ATTEND IN PERSON

 

[Alyce]

Not guilty pleas from both of them


just adding a link

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon deny manslaughter of baby girl

Constance Marten, 35, and Mark Gordon, 48, pleaded not guilty to five counts relating to their daughter Victoria, found dead.

news.sky.com

A further pre-trial hearing was listed for 8 December

 

[bobbymkii]

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon: Couple deny killing their two-month-old baby

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are accused of manslaughter over the death of baby Victoria.

www.bbc.com

Both of them doing their best OJ Simpson impressions when arraigned:

As the five charges were read out Mr Gordon said "not guilty" in a loud voice.

Ms Marten also denied all the charges saying "Definitely not guilty" to the charge of manslaughter and "absolutely not guilty" to the charges to cruelty and causing or allowing the death of a child.






*cringe*

 

[Alyce]

The couple could be seen chatting to each other in the early stages of the court hearing

Shortly before the end of the hearing, the judge admonished the couple after they continued talking during legal submissions.

"Would the defendant mind not having a private conversation", he said.
"This is your trial.
"It is not very courteous to the court or indeed your counsel."

Marten was seen blowing a kiss and waving to Gordon as she left the dock.

Aristocrat and partner deny manslaughter of baby

The couple sat together in the Old Bailey dock as they pleaded not guilty to charges

www.standard.co.uk