The Souter trial is being extensively covered in local and indeed national media, but I thought I would just impart my perspective of this from the public arena....
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/michael_souter_former_bbc_presenter_accused_of_child_sex_offences_makes_apology_to_judge_and_prosecutor_at_norwich_crown_court_1_2848402
I remember Mr. Souter, or sooty as he was sometimes referred to, presenting the daily afternoon show on Radio Norfolk, and also I think a Saturday morning program sometime around 1985-87.
Day 17 of this trial and this is actually the first time for me sitting in on proceedings. Mr. Souter is in the witness box under scrutiny from the prosecution. Mr. S is undoubtedly clever, and has a quick answer for almost every point put to him. A trained media professional is how he is described at one point - well, he knows how to project sound when reading a script! The prosecutor is equally smart and I have to say out-smarts the defendant in today's proceedings. its interesting though to watch 2 minds of equal intelligence pitted against each other. Its not for me to go into detail on this case suffice to say some of the content is disturbing, explicit and at times harrowing to listen too. There is an obvious reaction from others in the public arena and around the courtroom.
The trial resumes Monday with the prosecution expected to close their case. Defense witnesses due on Tuesday/Wednesday with closing speeches Wednesday. No sitting Thursday or Friday. Back on Monday 14th for summing up and directions to the Jury.
I have to say of course that Mr. Souter denies all the charges against him.
Various sources around the web contain case detail, just Google Michael Souter.
Have a nice weekend,
P.
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/michael_souter_former_bbc_presenter_accused_of_child_sex_offences_makes_apology_to_judge_and_prosecutor_at_norwich_crown_court_1_2848402
I remember Mr. Souter, or sooty as he was sometimes referred to, presenting the daily afternoon show on Radio Norfolk, and also I think a Saturday morning program sometime around 1985-87.
Day 17 of this trial and this is actually the first time for me sitting in on proceedings. Mr. Souter is in the witness box under scrutiny from the prosecution. Mr. S is undoubtedly clever, and has a quick answer for almost every point put to him. A trained media professional is how he is described at one point - well, he knows how to project sound when reading a script! The prosecutor is equally smart and I have to say out-smarts the defendant in today's proceedings. its interesting though to watch 2 minds of equal intelligence pitted against each other. Its not for me to go into detail on this case suffice to say some of the content is disturbing, explicit and at times harrowing to listen too. There is an obvious reaction from others in the public arena and around the courtroom.
The trial resumes Monday with the prosecution expected to close their case. Defense witnesses due on Tuesday/Wednesday with closing speeches Wednesday. No sitting Thursday or Friday. Back on Monday 14th for summing up and directions to the Jury.
I have to say of course that Mr. Souter denies all the charges against him.
Various sources around the web contain case detail, just Google Michael Souter.
Have a nice weekend,
P.
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