Scott Raymond Thomas gets 3 years

nibbs · 26-05-2005, 03:36 AM

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...n200143D84.DTL

I'm really quite sad tonight. Although I haven't see or heard from Scott for about a year and a half, he was always happy to have a chat every now and then. He was a good man, and I'm saddened by his conviction. In my personal opinion, he got framed like Schapelle Corby. I'm just disappointed that the people of Australia couldn't have done more for him. If there's any consolation it's that he's already been in jail for 1 year, so he'll be out in 2 which is great. I can't wait to catch up with him...

Kasper · 26-05-2005, 03:41 AM

SportsJock right nibbletjones?

nibbs · 26-05-2005, 03:42 AM

that's right kingling, that's right

Blewy · 26-05-2005, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nibbs

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...n200143D84.DTL

I'm really quite sad tonight. Although I haven't see or heard from Scott for about a year and a half, he was always happy to have a chat every now and then. He was a good man, and I'm saddened by his conviction. In my personal opinion, he got framed like Schapelle Corby. I'm just disappointed that the people of Australia couldn't have done more for him. If there's any consolation it's that he's already been in jail for 1 year, so he'll be out in 2 which is great. I can't wait to catch up with him...

What makes you so certain he didn't do it nibbs??

IMO he was lucky to get away with 3 years...

nibbs · 26-05-2005, 03:56 AM

the scott raymond thomas i knew would NOT have sold bogus lakers tickets on ebay... that's what blewy

Son Of Coco · 26-05-2005, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nibbs

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...n200143D84.DTL

I'm really quite sad tonight. Although I haven't see or heard from Scott for about a year and a half, he was always happy to have a chat every now and then. He was a good man, and I'm saddened by his conviction. In my personal opinion, he got framed like Schapelle Corby. I'm just disappointed that the people of Australia couldn't have done more for him. If there's any consolation it's that he's already been in jail for 1 year, so he'll be out in 2 which is great. I can't wait to catch up with him...

Scott Raymond Thomas...isn't he Don Johnson's partner in 'Miami Vice'?

nibbs · 26-05-2005, 04:00 AM

i'm afraid not son of coco, i'm afraid not...

Blewy · 26-05-2005, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by nibbs

the scott raymond thomas i knew would have sold bogus lakers tickets on ebay... that's what blewy

Well i rest my case...

I guess he's lucky they didn't call you as a witness....

Seriously, IMO i think he was guilty, and was lucky to get what he did... If they slapped all those other charges on him he would've been looking at alot longer...

Blewy · 26-05-2005, 04:04 AM

Nibbs may i ask how you knew him??

Son Of Coco · 26-05-2005, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by nibbs

i'm afraid not son of coco, i'm afraid not...

Dammit.....and here I was looking up the minimum sentence for crimes against polyester!

GotSpin · 26-05-2005, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nibbs

the scott raymond thomas i knew would NOT have sold bogus lakers tickets on ebay... that's what blewy

People do change you know, you said it yourself- its been 1.5 years

Blewy · 26-05-2005, 04:32 AM

Im interested to know how you knew him Nibbs...

age_master · 26-05-2005, 04:48 AM

if he did it he certainly got off very lightly, if he didn't, at least going through the US justice system like he has isn't as bad as what Corby is facing if she is found guilty.

Top_Cat · 26-05-2005, 06:31 AM

A no contest court outcome basically means the defence is saying it has no defence for what happened. In other words, they couldn't show any evidence to suggest he wasn't guilty so rather than forcing the prosecution to prove their case, in exchange for a few dropped charges and a lower sentence, the defence effectively gave up.

Imagine a 'no contest' plea as something like;

Prosecution: "YOU DID IT! We know you did it and we have proof"

Defence: "Well I can't show any evidence to contradict your claims so I can't contest them. Can we make a deal in exchange for saving the court's time and money based on some mitigating circumstances?"

So although technically the prosecution didn't get to prove their case, this is saying that the evidence is so overwhelming that they didn't need to.

He did it. Deal with it. Had he insisted on going through with the case, he probaby would have got a much bigger fine and a longer sentence.

howardj · 26-05-2005, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nibbs

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...n200143D84.DTL

In my personal opinion, he got framed like Schapelle Corby. I'm just disappointed that the people of Australia couldn't have done more for him

What more could the Australian Govt do for these people? This gent has pleaded no contest - not much the Govt can do there. Regarding Corby, the Govt offered to arrange pro bono legal representation by a top QC, with experience in Indonesian law - yet her advisers rejected it. I mean, think what you like about their guilt or innocence, but really I think it's a bit of a cheap shot to blame the Aust Govt.

26-05-2005, 03:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
nibbs International Captain Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 6,873	Scott Raymond Thomas gets 3 years http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...n200143D84.DTL I'm really quite sad tonight. Although I haven't see or heard from Scott for about a year and a half, he was always happy to have a chat every now and then. He was a good man, and I'm saddened by his conviction. In my personal opinion, he got framed like Schapelle Corby. I'm just disappointed that the people of Australia couldn't have done more for him. If there's any consolation it's that he's already been in jail for 1 year, so he'll be out in 2 which is great. I can't wait to catch up with him... __________________ "Matt Damon"

26-05-2005, 03:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
nibbs International Captain Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 6,873	the scott raymond thomas i knew would NOT have sold bogus lakers tickets on ebay... that's what blewy Last edited by nibbs; 26-05-2005 at 04:06 AM.

26-05-2005, 04:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
age_master Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 15,777	if he did it he certainly got off very lightly, if he didn't, at least going through the US justice system like he has isn't as bad as what Corby is facing if she is found guilty. __________________ Member of CW Green Kerry O'Keefe - Worlds funniest Commentator

26-05-2005, 06:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
Top_Cat Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 21,186	A no contest court outcome basically means the defence is saying it has no defence for what happened. In other words, they couldn't show any evidence to suggest he wasn't guilty so rather than forcing the prosecution to prove their case, in exchange for a few dropped charges and a lower sentence, the defence effectively gave up. Imagine a 'no contest' plea as something like; Prosecution: "YOU DID IT! We know you did it and we have proof" Defence: "Well I can't show any evidence to contradict your claims so I can't contest them. Can we make a deal in exchange for saving the court's time and money based on some mitigating circumstances?" So although technically the prosecution didn't get to prove their case, this is saying that the evidence is so overwhelming that they didn't need to. He did it. Deal with it. Had he insisted on going through with the case, he probaby would have got a much bigger fine and a longer sentence. __________________ Check out my bands! The Colourphonics http://www.youtube.com/user/TheColourphonics http://twitter.com/colourphonics Candice and The Arcade Villains http://triplejunearthed.com.au/Candi...ArcadeVillains

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26-05-2005, 03:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kasper Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Queensland Posts: 188	SportsJock right nibbletjones?

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nibbs International Captain Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 6,873	that's right kingling, that's right

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nibbs International Captain Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 6,873	i'm afraid not son of coco, i'm afraid not...

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Blewy Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Your house Posts: 9,964	Nibbs may i ask how you knew him??

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Blewy Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Your house Posts: 9,964	Im interested to know how you knew him Nibbs...

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