Dear Watch
I am predicting a sentence of thirty months and a fine of $50,000, for reason of " Seniority ". Senior Lawyer", "Deterrence" " Should have know and been fully aware of the law". His goose is truly cooked. Foie Gras charred with red wine cherry glaze please. The amount for corruption is absolutely small and should be at most be in the region of three or six months, his position however will make it worse.
People like Winnie assume that a defence any defence means he is not guilty. In that case why even have a fucking trial ? I stated a long long long time ago that he has only two possible routes and he took both but they were poorly executed. His appeal will rest in no small part on the "fact" whether there was grade inflation or not and if so to what extent. The corruption act involves two main elements, a favour, and a gratification.
Favor.
How far was the grade inflated, how far was is favour versus favouritism. The external markers gave her paper a range from A- to A with Prof Teh being on the high side. Was that enough to constitute Corruption and Favor ? This one was I belief marginal but the DJ ruled with the prosecution. If he does appeal it will have to be on this narrow grounds.
Relationship.
The claim of a relationship could not be proven. The onus was on the defence to prove it, the lack of emails smses and or a mutual gift exchange did not work in his favour. The mere assertion of raising that defence does not make it credible.
Locke