• RobotToaster@mander.xyz
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      In conclusion she rejected Jakštys’s evidence “in its entirety” and found for the defendants.

      Given this was a high court case, that will not be cheap.

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        Sure, but losing a case isn’t a punishment for wrongdoing during the hearings.

        A real punishment would have been getting detained and having to pay a large fine

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          Since he obeyed the judge’s orders it may have been difficult to prove contempt.

          Courts also seem to take the view that a right to a fair trial includes the right to fuck up your own trial.

          I imagine the solicitor coaching him via the glasses will be getting a lengthy complaint to the SRA, which could see him struck off.