Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Going back to this, eh? On unsupported word of a lawyer.
Anonymous Coward wrote
the problem stems from the fact that Dotcom still needs to present a defense against the accusations from the courts. Without it, the can say whatever they want and Dotcom has to concede.
Actually, no. While in practical terms it may be helpful to present a defense, presumption of innocence means that a defendant is not in fact obligated to do or say anything in his own defense, and does not have to "concede" if he doesn't. He does not have to call witnesses or present exculpatory evidence. He can simply argue that the prosecution failed to prove its case. (The argument may not be successful, but again, the burden to prove the case is entirely on the prosecution.)
Or, at least, that's how it's supposed to work.
...stole 4 rifles, 1 shotgun and 5 pistols Steele stored on his property, threatened prospective buyers...
Apparently it's not enough to appropriate his name. Now they're saying Alan Cooper is dangerously mentally unstable and armed.
Just when I think that Prenda have finally stooped about as they can go, they go and prove me wrong again. Classy, boys. Real classy.
College is also entirely unnecessary for the vast majority of jobs.
These days, even the jobs for which you don't need a college degree require a college degree. With so many people looking for work, it's a quick and easy way for employers to winnow down the field of applicants.
Anyone who responded would have thus officially identified himself as a Prenda principal, and at the moment the whole gang is doing their utmost to distance themselves (at least, in the eyes of the law) from the operation.
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What he meant to say was
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Re: Re: Why the focus on the 29
Yep. But directly referring to him as "that young punk" would be so... 1986. Or 1968.
P.S. Get off my lawn.
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Re: Lets tread on conspiracy; Shall we?
There are other reasons, but this is a big one.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Going back to this, eh? On unsupported word of a lawyer.
Actually, no. While in practical terms it may be helpful to present a defense, presumption of innocence means that a defendant is not in fact obligated to do or say anything in his own defense, and does not have to "concede" if he doesn't. He does not have to call witnesses or present exculpatory evidence. He can simply argue that the prosecution failed to prove its case. (The argument may not be successful, but again, the burden to prove the case is entirely on the prosecution.)
Or, at least, that's how it's supposed to work.
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In his defense...
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NSA to Senators: Yes.
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Re: Re: Yes, we think it's broken. No idea how to fix it.
I'm not sure about that. I don't think that first criterion was meant.
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Wow. So much for checks and balances.
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Guy hires shady firm, is surprised when it does shady things
On the post: Prenda Continues Character Assassination Of Alan Cooper
Apparently it's not enough to appropriate his name. Now they're saying Alan Cooper is dangerously mentally unstable and armed.
Just when I think that Prenda have finally stooped about as they can go, they go and prove me wrong again. Classy, boys. Real classy.
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These days, even the jobs for which you don't need a college degree require a college degree. With so many people looking for work, it's a quick and easy way for employers to winnow down the field of applicants.
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Where have you been all my life?
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"Prenda? Prenda who? Never heard of 'em."
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I'd buy those.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: I couldn't help but notice
That ship sailed a long time ago.
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