Erin Tanti’s case continues in court this morning
Times of Malta reports on its live blog from the courts of justice:
AFM rescuer Pierre Cassar says that on March 19 he was called in to assist in a rescue at Dingli Cliffs. He was aboard a helicopter and his task was to assist a man at the bottom of the cliffs. He was winched down to the area where the man was. At the time Mr Cassar said he was wearing a flying suit and was equipped with a first aid kit and communication equipment. He was also wearing a helmet on which there was a video camera that recorded the whole rescue. He asked the man what happened and the man said: “I fell from up there”. The man also said he was with his girlfriend who was “up there”, Mr Cassar asked him from where exactly he had fallen since he expected to see more injuries from a man who fell from such heights. “I was doubtful because he was speaking to me and was conscious and could move his legs,” he says.
Mr Cassar says he calculated that the man, who he recognises as Erin Tanti, fell the height of about eight floors.This was based on where the man said he fell from. Tanti had an injury to his leg. The girl was found under a tree and, on the tree, there was a brown jacket.
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http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140428/local/live-erin-tanti-case-continuing-this-morning.516771
Well, if it works for Pistorius …
“Tanti is already choking back the tears. His composure has changed markedly since the last hearing”
http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2014-04-28/news/live-compilation-of-evidence-against-erin-tanti-continues-4776853504/
Erin Pistorius Tanti, again:
“Tanti has broken down completely now. His arms are crossed and he is sobbing with his head bowed down.” (Same link as above.)
Unfortunately I had precisely the same cynical reaction.
U, jahasra, miskin …
“Tanti had managed to gather himself together, but on hearing mention of the note addressed to his mother saying, “Dear mum, this has nothing to do with you,” he once again bowed his head and started sobbing”
Erin is giving it all an Oscar touch.
By now I can only attribute this to either another performance or finally realising that whatever semblance of a normal life he may have wanted to enjoy – or attempt to portray as such to everyone else – is now beyond his reach.
Bombardier Cassar also testified that Lisa Maria Zahra’s body was found UNDER a tree 50 metres away from Tanti; ‘a brown jacket’ was ON the tree.
One should note that the fact that he is crying says nothing about WHO he is crying for. Why should a court assume remorse and take it into account when the act committed is irreversible?
Both Tanti and Pistorius are into fake drama, and Tanti has the advantage of being a trained actor.
My knowledge of the compilation of evidence proceedings depend on what was reported in the newspapers, of course.
In my opinion, the evidence compiled should now make it clearer what the accused’s intentions and actions were.
In my view, the bill of indictment drawn up by the Attorney General will probably charge the accused either with willful homicide or assisting suicide but not both. If, however, it is still unclear the two counts might still feature in the indictment.
“the man also said he was with his girlfriend who was “up there”
This sounds so incorrect. A man of 23 calling a child his girlfriend.
My God!
And for those who still think that girls of 15 are as “mature” as men of 23 – spare yourselves the hassle: a 15 year old is a child, no matter how she comports herself, she is still a child.
He’s not just ‘a man’ ; he’s a bloody teacher hired by an independent school.
He is a murderous leprechaun.
Igri jlestuh dal-kaz ghax tad-didwir ta’ l-istonku.
Erin Pistorius Tanti was crying for his worthless hide, that’s what.
This morning I attended a very interesting talk by BBC journalist Zeinab Badawi. One of her highlights of her intervention (unfortunately I didnt see too many Labour-friendly media people in the hall) was the importance of media freedom, and how she, as a Sudanese-born girl, learned not to take it forgranted.
Comments from the floor were then solicited.
Quick to comment was Malcolm Naudi, from the IGM. So what does he say? After such a speech on freedom of speech, he asks: “Ms Badawi, don’t you think the media should show some self-restraint?” Unbelievable, and he went on to mention the Erin Tanti case, suggesting that the way the media in Malta reported this, was “awful”.
You cannot expect any better.
“Among the issues raised by the Institute during the 45-minute meeting were the abolition of criminal libel, the need for a graduate course in journalism to attract new blood to the profession, representation of media owners on the IĠM Council, and the IĠM’s efforts to introduce a common Code of Ethics across the local media.
Dr Muscat clarified Mr Abela’s role as Chief Government Spokesman and was highly attentive to the IGM’s suggestions. Commenting after the meeting, Mr Naudi said: “This was a highly productive meeting, with the Prime Minister and his team highly receptive and prepared to discuss the agenda we brought to the table. I am satisfied with the progress registered and am confident that progress will be registered on many issues within the coming months.”
http://josannecassar.com/people/igm-council-meets-pm/
You would think that people like Malcolm Naudi never pay any attention to international journalism.
When the Trayvon Martin case was ongoing in the States hundreds of blogs and articles were devoted to the incident and yes, many were very critical and indicting of George Zimmerman’s behaviour.
It was also a case that involved an adult and a minor. It also called into attention race relations and rampant gun crime in the United States.
That’s why these cases deserve so much media attention.
They inform the public about the current state of society and remind us of the vulnerable among us who need to be protected from people like Zimmerman and Erin Tanti.
I hate to rush to judgement but “if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck its probably a duck”.
Seems like Tanti was hoping to retrieve his jacket so he could go to the airport or wherever and then claim the victim had gone on her own.
Erin Tanti should represent Malta in the long jump in the forthcoming Olympics. In court he said that he did not die as he jumped from the same place as Lisa Marie but at a different angle…and he managed to land 50m away from her.