Michaela McAreavy Murder Trial-Will Justice be Done?

[rrhf]

This is absolutely horrific, to allow all this nonsense to happen.  It looks to be "Shame on the Mauritians, they dont deserve tourists,"  and i hope those who report it over here act with respect and dignity for the dead and those left behind. Imagine living through this nightmare.   

[trileacman]

The BBC aren't doing themselves or the family any favours with the salacious slant to their reporting. Compare and contrast with the PA report which all other out outlets are running with.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5io1kQt_PjEC95bCy-DZLoDQIWr6g?docId=N0320311337931659728A

Exactly as disgusting as the Mauritias behaviour is the complete lack of class from the Beeb is sickening. Seems if you can work a cheap and shocking headline from a traumatic and personal loss then that's all that matters.

[rrhf]

Is it that journalist Natasha Sayee who is conducting all this reporting or are these  stories coming through other avenues as well. 

[give her dixie]

I don't think there are any words to describe the shambles this trial is fast becoming. There is one thing for certain, the dignity and grace of the Harte and McAreavey families as they go through this trial will be a shining beacon. They are foremost in my thoughts, along with Michaela who so tragically died on this Island just a short time ago.

[imtommygunn]

The whole thing would make you sick to the stomach to be honest. I have tried not to read about it but with various people talking about it in work hard to avoid.

It's hard to know if there ever will be justice at all.

Really is shocking and makes you lose a lot of faith in human nature as if you wouldn't have lost enough from the whole thing already.

Heart goes out to the families involved.

[stalwart]

i think an official complaint to the bbc about their headlines would be appropriate - scandalous-

[Cold tea]

I see from the google report that the hotel changed it's name, obviously it's all about presenting an image for the tourists.  The BBC headline / report is a disgrace.

[Maguire01]

Feedback your comments on the BBC story here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/newswatch/ukfs/hi/newsid_3990000/newsid_3993900/3993909.stm

It does seem like the family is having a horrendous time - it's a complete circus.

[Minder]

Unfortunately all the shit of the day, with little relevance to the court case, will come out, especially in a high profile case. I remember during the Milly Dowler case there was mention of her fathers keen interest in porn, and the family had to sit through this in court. The defence will throw every bit of shit they can.

[dillinger]

The defence are claiming this book, or whatever, is the crux of the defence case. Hard for any Judge to refuse i think. If that's all the defence they have they don't have much hope. Of course the prosecution have to prove their case.

[lawnseed]

according to rte the book refers to 'sex'. sounds like an attempt to sully john. how low can you go? complete shower...

[haranguerer]

i think an official complaint to the bbc about their headlines would be appropriate - scandalous-

Wtf? What have they done wrong? Its not even salacious, theres nothing wrong with the headline, it clearly was an important event in the case!!! It summarises what the entire defence is apparently based on!!

[J OGorman]

i think an official complaint to the bbc about their headlines would be appropriate - scandalous-

Wtf? What have they done wrong? Its not even salacious, theres nothing wrong with the headline, it clearly was an important event in the case!!! It summarises what the entire defence is apparently based on!!

to news hungry vultures, the bbc have down nothing wrong. To those with an once of decency towards their fellow men, plenty.

you think this sex manual in  their honeymoon suite, this morsel of nothing that the defence are using to blacken John and Michaela's names is an 'important event in the case'? sweet jesus

god love the families, cannot begin to imagine what they are going through

[haranguerer]

You imbecile, the adjournment because of the prosecution objecting to the sex book being focussed on is the important event. Not every headline that mentions sex is salacious ffs - it summarises the key issue of the day, and theres very little difference between the bbc article and the article that was used as a comparative!

Do you really think its necessary to complain to the bbc becuase they mentioned sex in their headline? Do you think they shouldnt have reported any of the goings on relating to the book in the courtroom? It was introuduced by the defence. Clearly its ridiculous in their part, but how do you report on a case without reporting whats happening??

Catch a grip ffs!!

[dillinger]

No matter what comes out in this trial it won't make a difference to how we feel about the tragic death of Michaela. Especially among G.A.A. fans. We all thought the best of her.