fatshaft Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 The name of the person who confessed to the crime is well known and was published in many UK news sources. He was bragging about the incident on the plane home from Bulgaria, before he was even aware that Shields had been arrested. 2005 news article - Calls for Graham Sankey to surrender to Police. BBC News article 2005 - Graham Sankey's confession. He immediately recanted that confession, this is a new patsy, as yet un-named, but I'm sure the grievers will be running a "justice for Bulgarian barmen campaign" to make sure this latest confessor does the decent thing, won't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimcalagon Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Quote from Jack Straw's statement I have concluded, having looked carefully at all the evidence now available, that Michael Shields is telling the truth when he says he is innocent of the attempted murder of which he was convicted in Bulgaria. And of course, Fatshaft, you have also carefully perused all this evidence before coming to your conclusion...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugger Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I'm sure the Bulgarian system is quite up to the job, don't you think? I feel you used to think that, at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshaft Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Quote from Jack Straw's statement I have concluded, having looked carefully at all the evidence now available, that Michael Shields is telling the truth when he says he is innocent of the attempted murder of which he was convicted in Bulgaria. Sorry, you seem to have missed the 100% proof of innocence that was presented to Straw He was told about a visit by two members of the Shields family to the home of another man alleged to be responsible for the crime.He said: "I was told that in the course of the visit that man made an oral confession to the crime in front of several other people. No wonder he has been pardoned, doesn;t get any more clear cut than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I'm sure the Bulgarian system is quite up to the job, don't you think? I feel you used to think that, at least The Bulgarians haven't pardoned him. Why would they persue anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshaft Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 And of course, Fatshaft, you have also carefully perused all this evidence before coming to your conclusion...? I have read quite a lot about it yes, due to the fact I hate the bullying that the Scousers inevitably resort to when it's one of their own who in some way or other has been 'slighted', I thought I should find about more about the case. This is the best summation I have seen http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/149...ted-murder.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimcalagon Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I note that the date on that telegraph article is 07 Aug 2005. I wouldn't expect you to let more up-to-date evidence colour your prejudged conclusions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshaft Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 There is no more up to date evidence, or has he been attacked again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimcalagon Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Jack Straw seems to think that there is new evidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather of Manx House Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 I can't wait for "Michael Shields : The Musical". You gotta love the "I knew I never walked alone" guff ... ...GOMH*... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBloodyNine Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I heard some bloke in the pub once claim he was the great train robber and Ronnie Biggs is innocent, can we now get a pardon for him as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusAurelius Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I thought Jack Straw was the UK Home Secretary , not the Bulgaria Home Secretary , must have missed that one. Same old Liverpool supporters up to their same old tricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimcalagon Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Jack Straw is a Bolton supporter I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugger Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Same old Liverpool supporters up to their same old tricks Supporting a winning side, you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxman8180 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 winning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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