The Judgement of Corby

Ms Corby will soon know her fate, as the whole of Australia follows her trial. Personally, I think the only interest here is the interest shown. Fascinating seeing people's prejudices out for show. The verdict is surely a simple one. She was found with 4kg of marijuana in her bag. Witnesses claim she pannicked and tried to stop the Indonesian customs from opening it. Biased witnesses, that is her family and friends, claim the drugs weren't in the bag when she packed it. Heresay from a convicted rapist indicates a conspiricy involving baggage handlers and drug smuggling. There isn't enough evidence to apply a charge of importing a narcotic or trafficking. There isn't enough evidence to deny a charge of possession, which carries a maximum 10 years in gaol. I predict 5, which includes the 6 months she has already done. It really doesn't deserve this kind of media and public scrutiny and the martydom of Corby. Studying co-workers reactions to all this, they are treating it like Big Brother or Survivor. One even asked whether the coverage today was the "Final Verdict Show", in all seriousness. My friend, it is only the last episode in the first series, there will be an appeal either way (3, in fact). I hope they bring in Keifer Sutherland for the second series.

Sydney Morning Herald has the right idea. Here is the url for their live coverage: http://live.smh.com.au/live/olympics/generic/comp0/game74/commentary.html

I, for one, would love to see trials become an Olympic sport too!

Update: Well, 20 years. Must a bid by the judges to force an appeal. I really don't think the evidence supports importation, and an appeal will drop it to possession. More time on the world media stage for the Indonesians!

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