Fake Sheik shake down, stinger gets stung!
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Fake Sheik Mazher Mahmood who while working for the Sun and News of the World, exposed criminal wrong doing, as well as moral corruption, has been charged with perverting the course of justice.
Mahmood spent 25 years as an undercover reporter, during which time he claimed to have been responsible for putting more than 100 criminals behind bars... so if he is found guilty, how much impact might that have on the 100 cases?
I'm wondering if he was called as a witness in any of those cases?
And what sort of sentence can he expect if found guilty?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34388704
I bet former victim of a fake sheik sting, Sophie Countess of Wessex is rejoicing!
Mahmood spent 25 years as an undercover reporter, during which time he claimed to have been responsible for putting more than 100 criminals behind bars... so if he is found guilty, how much impact might that have on the 100 cases?
I'm wondering if he was called as a witness in any of those cases?
And what sort of sentence can he expect if found guilty?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34388704
I bet former victim of a fake sheik sting, Sophie Countess of Wessex is rejoicing!
Mill Wheel said:
Fake Sheik Mazher Mahmood who while working for the Sun and News of the World, exposed criminal wrong doing, as well as moral corruption, has been charged with perverting the course of justice.
Mahmood spent 25 years as an undercover reporter, during which time he claimed to have been responsible for putting more than 100 criminals behind bars... so if he is found guilty, how much impact might that have on the 100 cases?
I'm wondering if he was called as a witness in any of those cases?
Fake Sheik Mazher Mahmood, who while working for the Sun and News of the World, entrapped innocent if misguided people in to breaking the law, and in some cases fabricated statements to bolster the flimsy "evidence" he had put together, has finally had the law catch up with him and is on trial charged with perverting the course of justice.Mahmood spent 25 years as an undercover reporter, during which time he claimed to have been responsible for putting more than 100 criminals behind bars... so if he is found guilty, how much impact might that have on the 100 cases?
I'm wondering if he was called as a witness in any of those cases?
Mahmood spent 25 years as a undercover reporter/lapdog to the Murdochs, during which time his stories put more than 100 potentially innocent people behind bars....if he is found guilty, how much impact might that have on those cases?
An alternative presentation of the same story. He was an awful "journalist" used by Murdoch & co to bring down people that they disagreed with. Hopefully Ms Constantavlos' case will expose how far he was willing to bend the truth and the law to get a story and a conviction, and other cases he's been involved in will be re-examined if necessary.
rsox87 said:
An alternative presentation of the same story. He was an awful "journalist" used by Murdoch & co to bring down people that they disagreed with. Hopefully Ms Constantavlos' case will expose how far he was willing to bend the truth and the law to get a story and a conviction, and other cases he's been involved in will be re-examined if necessary.
Or, alternatively.He exposed people in public places who were prepared to break the law - criminal, civil, or moral law - if they thought they would gain an advantage, or some sort of favour.
All of the people that he exposed had the opportunity to decline his various offers.
The Mad Monk said:
Or, alternatively.
He exposed people in public places who were prepared to break the law - criminal, civil, or moral law - if they thought they would gain an advantage, or some sort of favour.
All of the people that he exposed had the opportunity to decline his various offers.
Yes, but would they have broken the law had he not been there waving imaginary £millions under their noses? He exposed people in public places who were prepared to break the law - criminal, civil, or moral law - if they thought they would gain an advantage, or some sort of favour.
All of the people that he exposed had the opportunity to decline his various offers.
The Mad Monk said:
Or, alternatively.
He exposed people in public places who were prepared to break the law - criminal, civil, or moral law - if they thought they would gain an advantage, or some sort of favour.
All of the people that he exposed had the opportunity to decline his various offers.
Imagine your sister is struggling model/actress, and after lots of part-time waitressing between gigs, she gets a call to meet a film director and his small entourage. They meet at a glam hotel, ££££S are spent with no apparent limit, talk about new projects that she'd be perfect for. She's very excited.He exposed people in public places who were prepared to break the law - criminal, civil, or moral law - if they thought they would gain an advantage, or some sort of favour.
All of the people that he exposed had the opportunity to decline his various offers.
Need to meet again, says director. Arranges a driver-minder to bring her to the next meeting. At that meeting things progress, they talk about the role, Leonardo diCaprio is rumoured, etc. They relax, have a posh meal - there's many hours of this. At some point, briefly, the subject of coke casually comes up, and perhaps someone in the entourage goes off to snort something in the bathroom. Talk turns to getting some more, can she help?
No, she says, I know of people who do coke, but I ain't got none. Flunky takes her aside and says that the director is a bit disappointed. He's a bit tetchy, best to keep him happy. Then, oh-so-very helpfully, her minder-driver says he can get some for her. Anything to help. He does. She passes it to director, this bit ONLY being caught on film. They part, very friendly "until the auditions".
Instead, and on Sunday, her world falls apart.
Now, if you are happy that your sister's professional life is ruined AND she gets a 9-month jail sentence for supplying drugs on that "evidence", you are a crap brother. But Mahmood thanks you for your support in his quest to bring evil to justice.
That's how it works.
EskimoArapaho said:
Imagine your sister is struggling model/actress, and after lots of part-time waitressing between gigs, she gets a call to meet a film director and his small entourage. They meet at a glam hotel, ££££S are spent with no apparent limit, talk about new projects that she'd be perfect for. She's very excited.
Need to meet again, says director. Arranges a driver-minder to bring her to the next meeting. At that meeting things progress, they talk about the role, Leonardo diCaprio is rumoured, etc. They relax, have a posh meal - there's many hours of this. At some point, briefly, the subject of coke casually comes up, and perhaps someone in the entourage goes off to snort something in the bathroom. Talk turns to getting some more, can she help?
No, she says, I know of people who do coke, but I ain't got none. Flunky takes her aside and says that the director is a bit disappointed. He's a bit tetchy, best to keep him happy. Then, oh-so-very helpfully, her minder-driver says he can get some for her. Anything to help. He does. She passes it to director, this bit ONLY being caught on film. They part, very friendly "until the auditions".
Instead, and on Sunday, her world falls apart.
Now, if you are happy that your sister's professional life is ruined AND she gets a 9-month jail sentence for supplying drugs on that "evidence", you are a crap brother. But Mahmood thanks you for your support in his quest to bring evil to justice.
That's how it works.
And of course, all his previous victims will be claiming they are innocent too..whether or not they are, causing the police to waste even more money investigating.Need to meet again, says director. Arranges a driver-minder to bring her to the next meeting. At that meeting things progress, they talk about the role, Leonardo diCaprio is rumoured, etc. They relax, have a posh meal - there's many hours of this. At some point, briefly, the subject of coke casually comes up, and perhaps someone in the entourage goes off to snort something in the bathroom. Talk turns to getting some more, can she help?
No, she says, I know of people who do coke, but I ain't got none. Flunky takes her aside and says that the director is a bit disappointed. He's a bit tetchy, best to keep him happy. Then, oh-so-very helpfully, her minder-driver says he can get some for her. Anything to help. He does. She passes it to director, this bit ONLY being caught on film. They part, very friendly "until the auditions".
Instead, and on Sunday, her world falls apart.
Now, if you are happy that your sister's professional life is ruined AND she gets a 9-month jail sentence for supplying drugs on that "evidence", you are a crap brother. But Mahmood thanks you for your support in his quest to bring evil to justice.
That's how it works.
So IF he is found guilty, how much time is he looking at?
He has made enemies, but he also has a lot of friends. (Just see how long it has taken to get this far.)
He's met home secretaries, and claims they admore him (all while entrapping other politicians). He knows some very senior and very bent police officers. And what help will Rebekah and Rupert provide?
My cynical fingers are crossed he gets a proper stretch.
He's met home secretaries, and claims they admore him (all while entrapping other politicians). He knows some very senior and very bent police officers. And what help will Rebekah and Rupert provide?
My cynical fingers are crossed he gets a proper stretch.
EskimoArapaho said:
Imagine your sister is struggling model/actress, and after lots of part-time waitressing between gigs, she gets a call to meet a film director and his small entourage. They meet at a glam hotel, ££££S are spent with no apparent limit, talk about new projects that she'd be perfect for. She's very excited.
Need to meet again, says director. Arranges a driver-minder to bring her to the next meeting. At that meeting things progress, they talk about the role, Leonardo diCaprio is rumoured, etc. They relax, have a posh meal - there's many hours of this. At some point, briefly, the subject of coke casually comes up, and perhaps someone in the entourage goes off to snort something in the bathroom. Talk turns to getting some more, can she help?
No, she says, I know of people who do coke, but I ain't got none. Flunky takes her aside and says that the director is a bit disappointed. He's a bit tetchy, best to keep him happy. Then, oh-so-very helpfully, her minder-driver says he can get some for her. Anything to help. He does. She passes it to director, this bit ONLY being caught on film. They part, very friendly "until the auditions".
Instead, and on Sunday, her world falls apart.
Now, if you are happy that your sister's professional life is ruined AND she gets a 9-month jail sentence for supplying drugs on that "evidence", you are a crap brother. But Mahmood thanks you for your support in his quest to bring evil to justice.
That's how it works.
Sometimes, life just ain't fair.Need to meet again, says director. Arranges a driver-minder to bring her to the next meeting. At that meeting things progress, they talk about the role, Leonardo diCaprio is rumoured, etc. They relax, have a posh meal - there's many hours of this. At some point, briefly, the subject of coke casually comes up, and perhaps someone in the entourage goes off to snort something in the bathroom. Talk turns to getting some more, can she help?
No, she says, I know of people who do coke, but I ain't got none. Flunky takes her aside and says that the director is a bit disappointed. He's a bit tetchy, best to keep him happy. Then, oh-so-very helpfully, her minder-driver says he can get some for her. Anything to help. He does. She passes it to director, this bit ONLY being caught on film. They part, very friendly "until the auditions".
Instead, and on Sunday, her world falls apart.
Now, if you are happy that your sister's professional life is ruined AND she gets a 9-month jail sentence for supplying drugs on that "evidence", you are a crap brother. But Mahmood thanks you for your support in his quest to bring evil to justice.
That's how it works.
My sister will just have to stick to her guns.
And her principles.
Perhaps it was all a test by the director bloke to see if she could be bought, or persuaded to break the law.
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