First day of trial over...

[Absolutely gutted]

Hi Paul
thank you so much for your kind words! I can imagine that my posts bring back bad memories that you rather not want to refresh but I'm so grateful for the support and prayers at the same time
I was following your case at the time and for me it was clear from the start that your accuser wanted to get revenge due to having lost the custody battle - I can't believe that there are women out there that malicious and not caring about the misery they put the accuser through, it's disgusting really. But every time I come on this forum you are reminded of how many of these women are out there.
In my husband's case it wasn't even the accuser herself who reported it to police but her cousin (flatmate at the time) who was instructed by accuser's mom and claimed that she had no option but to tell police as her cousin had already contacted them.

I am really glad for your outcome and cannot imagine the relief you mus have felt - now you can enjoy and 'start' your life again

Thank you so much again for your prayers, we hope that the weather will be on our side tomorrow as well as we are already starting late - I really want a verdict tomorrow.
All the best for you Paul and your wife Michelle I will keep you updated:-)

[So angry and hurt]

So hurt and angry

Good luck for Monday and thinking of all our friends on here who are still struggling ,be strong and remember you are the innocent ones! There is life after F/A and hopefully the jury can see the difference before truth and lies xxx all the very best xxx

[myhome]

Good luck for tomorrow - hope there's no delay and you get the result you need. Shall be watching for banana posting tomorrow...

[brokenman81]

Positive vibes today, even thou you won't feel like eating breakfast. Stand tall!!

[lawlessone2009]

Hope it all goes well today.

Thinking of you guys.

[RFLH]

thinking of you. Good luck.

[billykickass]

Good luck and hoping for justice today!

[Saffron]

Good luck for today. Thinking of you

[Absolutely gutted]

Deliberation still delayed...

Hi everyone,
we couldn't start today until after lunch (2pm) since the judge had to start another case before. He gave his final summary/direction and pointed out a few good things, he said although husbands character is not impeccable (caution five years ago) he wanted to make it clear he is still of good character (he read the references again) and stressed the fact that the good character is imprtant for decision making. HE also addressed the supposed initial lying to police while being arrested saying that someone could lie for different reasons and that doesn;t mean they are guilty, he said husband justified lying with being stressed about revealing infidelity to wife. HE also mentioned that I was in the public gallery at the time of him giving evidence.
He took 1.5 hrs to sum everything up incl. reading all the witnesses statements etc.
He also mentioned that the claimant suffered depression and anxiety at the time of the incident which in my point of view is good for husband as it would explain the sudden crying while having sex (realizing she cheated on boyfriend back home for instance).
He also pointed out that the cronw initially asked for conviction of two accoutns of rape but now want the jury to only consider one of the accounts for possible conviction (first anal rape, if not guilty for that then vaginal). Listening to all the witness accoutns it became clearer and clearer to me how some of her statemnets did not make any sense at all. If I was a jury member I couldn;t live with myself convicting a man who is of good character and knwoing that her statements were contradicted by other witness accounts, but then again, I might not be entirely impartial being his wife and all;-)

Our barrister pointed out that the judge said a lot of things in husbands favour so we shall hope for the best.
The judge is an elderly man and likes to finish every day by 4pm at the latest which is quite annoying. Today he finished at 3.40pm and sent the jury home. Tomorrow at 10am he will sent them for deliberation so fingers crossed we will get a verdict tomorrow! I really cannot bare another day!

[steve22]

it was clear from the start that your accuser wanted to get revenge due to having lost the custody battle - I can't believe that there are women out there that malicious and not caring about the misery they put the accuser through, it's disgusting really.

As shocking as it is i think if 2 out of 3 of my accusers knew what this does to those who get the s**t end of the stick and their families/friends, i believe they would still make the same choices. It is disgusting and it appears that its closing in as more of a majority of the general public that have no morals or limits when it comes to them getting the last word in.

What these people don't realise (Soppy moment incoming) is that we all have each other. They haven't succeeded in one of their goals to isolate a person further as its created a community of many, many good people who put in their time with no expectation of anything back other than the satisfaction that they have supported others in similar situation.

Ive been pushing the whole thing to one side a bit to try and get a bit of time to pull myself together but hoping to be back and contributing again as soon as. I hope everyone is doing okay and all the best to those of you who are in the middle of intense trials as we speak.

S.

[So angry and hurt]

So hurt and angry

I'm waiting in the wings with some bananas xxx well done you sound very positive xxx all the very best

[Absolutely gutted]

well said Steve! I think with without the forum and advice I got here, I wouldn't have the strength to go through all of this (obviously family and friends help as well) but knowing that other people actually go through the same thing and sharing experiences and providing support helps so much!!!
I really feel for you having more than one crazy person going against you but I am sure the truth will eventually come out and justice prevails.

THanks so angry and hurt for keepign the bananas at the ready, I was already dreaming of them today in court...oh how I wish

[Angry and frightened]

Just keep thinking of those bananas tomorrow, AG, and then hope it will all be over. You have so much support on here, everyone knows what you are going through and we all wish you and your husband the only result that you deserve. xx

[Yorkster]

I know I've not been on here long but I would like to wish you both the best of luck and will be thinking of you both

[myhome]

Sooo frustrating to have to wait again - but sounding positive......
I just love hitting the banana icon - so looking forward to doing it again tomorrow (though won't be here till gone 10pm......) so will be thinking of you....