interesting that the original outcome of the review was that all evidence was to be documented and filed better. Once this has happened the sexual crimes division has said the evidence was "substantially inadequate". Somehow this has extended to now having enough evidence to charge him. So either new evidence has been found, old evidence has been dreadged up or those in power have different views on the strength of evidence.lummox wrote:mullet wrote: When I googled this I found a report in the Herald Sun from may 2012 that stated that it was extremely unlikely that the case against Milne would proceed. I cant post the link it wont work. So what has happened in the past 12 months. Why now?
The official pretense seems to be that the initial investigation was reviewed and found to be "substantially inadequate"
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joffaboy wrote:How do you think the victim feels?Solar wrote:Perhaps I need to just let this go. Just makes me sad and feel sick
Alleged victim - he hasn't been found guilty of anything yet.....
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I feel sad for both sides. I can only go on what I have read. Maybe he is guilty and the victim will finally get their justice but it did not seem clear cut. But it needs to be plain, rape is wrong on every level. But not every accusation is correct nor are all those accused guilty.joffaboy wrote:How do you think the victim feels?Solar wrote:Perhaps I need to just let this go. Just makes me sad and feel sick
I can only report on how I feel joffa, fair cop.
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joffaboy wrote:How do you think the victim feels?Solar wrote:Perhaps I need to just let this go. Just makes me sad and feel sick
Alleged victim. Remember if she was originally willing to take money instead of justice then that should change one's opinion of how reliable she is. Perhaps money is what she wanted from the start, it wouldn't be the first time.
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Depends on who you believe I guess or who the judge and jury believe more to the point.Beno88 wrote:+1Viking3 wrote:Can't believe the talk of "standing down", "suspended" et al.
If he believes himself to be innocent, then if he wishes to play, he plays.
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lummox wrote:joffaboy wrote:How do you think the victim feels?Solar wrote:Perhaps I need to just let this go. Just makes me sad and feel sick
Alleged victim. Remember if she was originally willing to take money instead of justice then that should change one's opinion of how reliable she is. Perhaps money is what she wanted from the start, it wouldn't be the first time.
Let the demonisation begin hey?
So she is just a money grabbing b!tch hey?
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can you expand on that comment please ?The Saintsational Man wrote:I'll be very, very, very surprised if there's a conviction.
I will say no more than that.
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lummox wrote:joffaboy wrote:How do you think the victim feels?Solar wrote:Perhaps I need to just let this go. Just makes me sad and feel sick
Alleged victim. Remember if she was originally willing to take money instead of justice then that should change one's opinion of how reliable she is. Perhaps money is what she wanted from the start, it wouldn't be the first time.
How do you know she wanted that. Anyway the way I see it is that if Milney did it then i hope he cops the right whack. I have heard various reports over the years and one of them was from a cop very close to the case and rest is second hand from friends of Milneys. The problem is all the reports are one sided and all say Milney is innocent so it is hard to give an honest opinion. All i can say is it is hard to prove rape but not guilty will never mean Milney is innocent in the eyes of many. I really do hope he is innocent though but not for our club but for his family.
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I do not think that the civil case will have much bearing on anything - as I understand it - civil cases need to be proved on a balance of probability (ie greater than 50% chance) of the accusation, criminal has to be beyond a reasonable doubt (100% sure). That is why, usually, the criminal comes before the civil.Solar wrote:does anyone have a link to the civil case? Cheers
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patto wrote:Maybe Milne is the victim here. None of us have a cluejoffaboy wrote:How do you think the victim feels?Solar wrote:Perhaps I need to just let this go. Just makes me sad and feel sick
So why didn't they charge the woman then?
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Spot on, Stinger. The OPI trying to prove it's relevant. As with everything else these clowns have touched, this too, will turn to crap for them. Who's watching the "watchers"? I know they don't lay the charges, and thank goodness for that, but these guys have to try and grab some of the limelight. Sad and scary in equal measure.stinger wrote:won't get terribly far imho.....just political claptrap now......
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lummox wrote:joffaboy wrote: Let the demonisation begin hey?
So she is just a money grabbing b!tch hey?
You're a hoot when you get on angry pills.
What angry about that? Can just see the pattern forming once again.
Milne, because he is a footballer and plays for St.Kilda has every reason and excuse put up, but the victim of a rape has their character questioned.
Start the process of demonisation.
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Dont understand, because from the news article the police indicated that the victim wanted the charges laid.lummox wrote:joffaboy wrote:
Let the demonisation begin hey?
So she is just a money grabbing b!tch hey?
If she's happy with that resolution then perhaps we should be too.
From that i would suggest that she is not happy
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What victim joffa?
No one has been found guilty of anything yet?
No victim has been declared yet?
Not defending anyone here either.
Someone's a victim....when the thing has been settled and solved we will then know who the victim is.
IF he is guilty then u can tell everyone u called it
No one has been found guilty of anything yet?
No victim has been declared yet?
Not defending anyone here either.
Someone's a victim....when the thing has been settled and solved we will then know who the victim is.
IF he is guilty then u can tell everyone u called it
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Pure and simple there is no happy ending here. For anyone.
Even if he not convicted he still lives with the stigma of being called a rapist by the public at large, not to mention his family living with it. The alleged victim has to go through a trial with the media in her face and fans of a footy club (likely) making he life a tough one to lead. This case will probably cost the football club members and sponsors too. I'm not saying that should be a concern at the moment but its a reality.
In the end I honestly hope justice is done. Regardless of the way it comes out.
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Even if he not convicted he still lives with the stigma of being called a rapist by the public at large, not to mention his family living with it. The alleged victim has to go through a trial with the media in her face and fans of a footy club (likely) making he life a tough one to lead. This case will probably cost the football club members and sponsors too. I'm not saying that should be a concern at the moment but its a reality.
In the end I honestly hope justice is done. Regardless of the way it comes out.
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joffaboy wrote:lummox wrote:
You're a hoot when you get on angry pills.
What angry about that? Can just see the pattern forming once again.
Milne, because he is a footballer and plays for St.Kilda has every reason and excuse put up, but the victim of a rape has their character questioned.
Start the process of demonisation.
JB you should realise people lose all sense of logic when a saints player is involved. If it was a pies player then the girl would be telling the truth. I cant see the need to knock the girl at all unless people know she is lying. My bet is no one on here would even know who she is.
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joffaboy wrote:Dont understand, because from the news article the police indicated that the victim wanted the charges laid.lummox wrote:joffaboy wrote:
Let the demonisation begin hey?
So she is just a money grabbing b!tch hey?
If she's happy with that resolution then perhaps we should be too.
From that i would suggest that she is not happy
She can't both settle the case for money, and then want him charged on top of that.
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It's called the jury system. The legal system's version of the lottery. Once you get in front of a jury, anything's possible.magnifisaint wrote:If they couldn't convict Lovett how could they convict Milne
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joffaboy wrote: What angry about that? Can just see the pattern forming once again.
Milne, because he is a footballer and plays for St.Kilda has every reason and excuse put up, but the victim of a rape has their character questioned.
Start the process of demonisation.
The alleged victim - always in a hurry to find a victim to rush to the aid of aren't you.
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interesting angle ...the investigating police seemed keen to pursue, at least to let justice run its course.
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