Crimes Against Russia - Nicholas II + Family

[Belochka]

Thanks for letting me know. It makes it easier to toss things around behind the scenes when there is a tentative date.

No, I'm not into channelling the dearly departed, I was simply acting out the legal process to make it appear more realistic.

[LisaDavidson]

Hi - I'm just checking in for the Defense. I have heard nothing about the case, and we are now at mid month in February. Does anyone have an update?

[Forum Admin]

Thanks for asking Lisa. I have heard from the Prosecution recently.  Richard is still dealing with serious family issues, nothing has changed there sadly.  Pushkina is lecturing at UCLA and not home until this coming weekend, my mix up in dates.  We are still hoping to hear from additional volunteers to help with the prosecution, but none have come forward to date, So I have no choice but to continue this for another week or two.

[LisaDavidson]

With respect, your Honor, I would like to know the earliest time for the Defense to motion for a dismissal? I will be confering with our first chair soon.

[Forum Admin]

Let me confer with Pushkina on her return, and I'll let you know.

[Belochka]

Your Honor,

The Defense moves that the Prosecution delivers its Indictment along with a Statement of Facts and Contentions by 14 March 2005.

We also move that if your Honor does not receive these documents, then the case be dismissed.

Belochka for the Defense

[Forum Admin]

I just had word yesterday about Richard. His family situation simply precludes his participation in the near future.  As I said, I expect to hear from Pushkina in the next few days.  I may simply grant a dismissal without prejudice so that charges can be re-considered at a later date.

[Belochka]

I may simply grant a dismissal without prejudice so that charges can be re-considered at a later date.

Thank you your Honor.

The Defense Team  

[helenazar]

Should the charges against Nicholas be dismissed without prejudice and reconsidered at a later date, it would probably be a good idea to charge Alexandra and the children as well in the second go-around. During the trial, Alexandra and the Tsarevich should be made to stand the entire while and the girls handcuffed and shackled so as not to run away.

   

[Belochka]

During the trial, Alexandra and the Tsarevich should be made to stand the entire while and the girls handcuffed and shackled so as not to run away.

Such commentary is completely uncalled for!

[Belochka]

During the trial, Alexandra and the Tsarevich should be made to stand the entire while and the girls handcuffed and shackled so as not to run away.

In all the time I have been on this forum I have tried to remain silent on many contentious issues. However when such a despicable statement is made, I cannot remain silent.

KayTanaka,

Kindly please retract your statement to dignify the intention of this thread. Thank you.

Belochka

[Sunny]

Kay's post is being misinterpreted. Her feelings about the IF are evident throughout her many contributions. I wouldn't presume to speak for her, so will leave it at this.

Sunny

[helenazar]

Kay's post is being misinterpreted. Her feelings about the IF are evident throughout her many contributions. I wouldn't presume to speak for her, so will leave it at this.

Sunny

IMHO, even if Kay means these comments in a "sarcastic" way, they are still uncalled for. For a person who always claims to be so peace loving, these come off as very nasty and confrontational comments - any way you look at it. I am very surprised at her.

[rskkiya]

Sunny,
I must agree with Helen A. This sort of comment -even if it is meant to be "sarcastic" seems -- well, pointless and in highly questionable taste in this contexts.


Kay?
Are you OK?

rskkiya

[Forum Admin]

Kay,
This is not about "divine retribution" or anything like it. What this is supposed to be is an intellectual excercise, nothing more.  A dispassionate and unemotional examination of evidence.  Frankly, I would think you would appreciate and welcome the chance for the genuine evidence to be discussed, most especially about the children (who without doubt are innocent of any 'crime' save an accident of nature being born to their parents.)  You misunderstand my intent in allowing this to occur.
Rob