by VAIN DEAN » Wed Jul 02, 2014 3:10 pm
1a. Media portrayal:
A key aspect of the media character defamation I have been subject to is the way I have ‘handled my contact with the family of the deceased’. I have had numerous Taiwanese friends call me and ask my ‘why didn’t I respect the customs of Taiwanese religious rites, and make a visit to the family and pay my respects/ pray at the grave to show sincerity and solidarity at this time of grief’.
Well, since my wife is Taiwanese, I had been aware of these customs, as she was reminding me many times each day. As a result, I tried several times to get the contact details of the family to do such a thing.
The first attempt was the Tuesday (29th March) immediately after the incident became public (Saturday, 27th March). Through my lawyer, who also had suggested I visit the family, I made a request to the prosecutors office for such details. A few days passed. Then unfortunately the prosecutor refused, the reply being, ‘it’s not something I can help with’.
However, there is one thing I do still believe in, and that is Chris and my GF who are on the whole decent, well meaning, industrious, and friendly. I will miss their generosity of spirit, and their willingness to take it up the arse and do jail time for me. 16 November 1971 is my birthday please do send me presents