Tiger_Watto
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@TigersFan4Life said:
Everybody has a different tolerance, followed by behaviour, then followed by time…He couldve been too intoxicated to even speak, or he couldve been in complete control?!
Benji Marshall Assault Charge Dismissed
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Everybody has a different tolerance, followed by behaviour, then followed by time…He couldve been too intoxicated to even speak, or he couldve been in complete control?!
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Costaki
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@Balmain Bug said:
What are the tweets Bug? I'm not on Twitter but keen to hear what's happening.
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Costaki
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@Centaur said:
X2
The guy has got to be the lowest of the low. He goes out of his way to mouth-off to someone he doesn't know, just because they have a high profile, and then runs to the police when he gets smacked in the mouth for it.
Its not like the guy has brain damage as a result, he had a fat lip, which was exactly what he deserved IMO. Case should never have gotten to court, and wouldn't have if an NRL player wasn't involved.
The case sounds like a total waste of time.
I hope Benji has a good case and this is thrown out.
So police have witnesses that say they heard the guy say to Benji "Lockyer shits on you" I hope Benji has witnesses as well.
The amount of good work Benji does should be taken into consideration if it comes down to which story to believe.
I just dont have a good feeling about this, depending on CTV footage and witnesses
I hope Benji has a good case and this is thrown out.
So police have witnesses that say they heard the guy say to Benji "Lockyer shits on you" I hope Benji has witnesses as well.
The amount of good work Benji does should be taken into consideration if it comes down to which story to believe.
I just dont have a good feeling about this, depending on CTV footage and witnesses
@Costaki said:
The tweets from Paul Kent seemed to have dried up. Either nothing is happening or he's nodded off…
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pdenny
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@Yossarian said:
Looks like he's asleep. The Telegraph website has details of the "alleged victim's" mate testifying.
jais_tigez
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@Balmain Bug said:
a truer word has never been spoken. excellent post bug.
SMH coverage: The alleged victim's recollection of what he said would seem to differ from what the police said he told them and what his friend said happened…
Mr Bellew asked Mr Naimey if he had called out twice to Marshall: "F--- off you black c---."
Mr Naimey testified today that he called out "[Darren] Lockyer's better than you" as Marshall was crossing Bridge Street.
A police officer who took a statement from the alleged victim earlier told the court that Mr Naimey had told him his words were "Lockyer shits on you".
"Solomon said 'Lockyer shits on you,'" Mr Sriringarajan said
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/punch–case-accuser-denies-shouting-racist-slur--at-marshall-20110823-1j7ne.html#ixzz1VpNing9m
Also from the above:
Marshall then approached Mr Naimey, Mr Sriringarajan said.
"Next thing I saw was a jab," he said. "It wasn't the hardest punch."
After the alleged punch, Mr Sriringarajan pleaded with Marshall to walk away, the court heard.
"Benji, it's not worth it, it's not worth your career," Mr Sriringarajan said he told Marshall.
He said the footballer said: "Well tell your mate to shut his mouth".
Mr Bellew asked Mr Naimey if he had called out twice to Marshall: "F--- off you black c---."
Mr Naimey testified today that he called out "[Darren] Lockyer's better than you" as Marshall was crossing Bridge Street.
A police officer who took a statement from the alleged victim earlier told the court that Mr Naimey had told him his words were "Lockyer shits on you".
"Solomon said 'Lockyer shits on you,'" Mr Sriringarajan said
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/punch–case-accuser-denies-shouting-racist-slur--at-marshall-20110823-1j7ne.html#ixzz1VpNing9m
Also from the above:
Marshall then approached Mr Naimey, Mr Sriringarajan said.
"Next thing I saw was a jab," he said. "It wasn't the hardest punch."
After the alleged punch, Mr Sriringarajan pleaded with Marshall to walk away, the court heard.
"Benji, it's not worth it, it's not worth your career," Mr Sriringarajan said he told Marshall.
He said the footballer said: "Well tell your mate to shut his mouth".
matty_tiepie
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Of course his mate would say that. This stinks to high heaven.
jais_tigez
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i really hope they throw this out of court and fine this clown for wasting everyones time. it sounds to me that this bloke is going to pick the wrong bloke one day and get his ass handed to him. by the way nice paris hilton sunglasses mate, next time maybe buy the ones that they make for men.
Full Article… Please be mindful of any comments posted.
**<big>Punch case: accuser denies shouting racist slur at Marshall</big>
Georgina Robinson - August 23, 2011 - 2:10PM**
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A man who said he was punched by rugby league star Benji Marshall has denied racially abusing the footballer.
Soliman Naimey was being cross-examined in Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court today by Geoff Bellew, SC, acting for Marshall.
Mr Bellew asked Mr Naimey if he had called out twice to Marshall: "F--- off you black c---."
Mr Naimey replied: "No, sir, I did not."
Marshall, 26, is accused of assaulting Mr Naimey, 24, at a McDonald's on the corner of Bridge and George streets in the CBD, about 3.30am on March 5.
The Wests Tigers five-eighth has pleaded not guilty to assault, occasioning actual bodily harm.
Mr Naimey testified today that he called out "[Darren] Lockyer's better than you" as Marshall was crossing Bridge Street.
Marshall turned around and said "What'd you say" and Mr Naimey repeated the words, before Marshall walked back with his right fist clenched and punched Mr Naimey in the mouth, the court heard.
A police officer who took a statement from the alleged victim earlier told the court that Mr Naimey had told him his words were "Lockyer shits on you".
Mr Naimey said he was then punched by a friend of Marshall - a right hook that landed on his cheek.
"It was a dog punch, it was cheap," he told the court.
At that point onlookers intervened, Mr Naimey said.
Mr Naimey and Marshall had eaten separately with friends at the McDonald's in the hour leading up to the altercation.
Constable Brendan Rawling said he arrived at the scene, outside the McDonald's, to find Mr Naimey "moderately intoxicated".
His eyes were "glazed" and he smelled of liquor, but spoke coherently.
The court heard that Mr Naimey had spent the evening at the Tank nightclub after arriving in town with friends about 9.45pm.
He told the court he drank three Smirnoff Blacks, a Jager bomb and a Red Bull and vodka.
Under cross-examination by Mr Bellew, Mr Naimey also said he drank a Smirnoff Black while travelling into town.
Constable Rawling told the court that Mr Naimey told him following the assault that he had had five Smirnoff Blacks.
Mr Bellew asked Mr Naimey if he agreed that Marshall's alleged punch was more of a "push". "I would suggest to you that at no stage did Benji Marshall punch you in the manner you described," he said.
"I want to suggest to you that Benji Marshall never punched you … that the only time he ever touched you was to push you away in the manner you described."
Mr Naimey disagreed with Mr Bellew's characterisation.
A friend of Mr Naimey was also called to give evidence today.
A.J. Sriringarajan, who went out that night with Mr Naimey and witnessed the incident, told the hearing that the alleged "jab" from Marshall "wasn't the hardest punch".
Mr Sriringarajan said he was standing on the corner of George and Bridge streets having a cigarette.
"I was finishing a cigarette and noticed Benji there," he said.
Soon after, Mr Naimey walked outside the McDonald's to meet Mr Sriringarajan.
He told the court that Marshall was at the time "standing waiting to cross the road". "Solomon said 'Lockyer shits on you,'" Mr Sriringarajan said of what happened next.
Marshall crossed Bridge Street and got halfway across before Mr Naimey repeated the slur.
Marshall then approached Mr Naimey, Mr Sriringarajan said. "Next thing I saw was a jab," he said. "It wasn't the hardest punch."
After the alleged punch, Mr Sriringarajan pleaded with Marshall to walk away, the court heard. "Benji, it's not worth it, it's not worth your career," Mr Sriringarajan said he told Marshall.
He said the footballer said: "Well tell your mate to shut his mouth".
**Marshall wore a black suit with a black-trimmed white shirt and black tie to today's hearing.**
His manager Martin Tauber and the chief executive of the Rugby League Players' Association, David Garnsey, also attended.
The defended hearing, before magistrate Carolyn Barkell, continues.
**- with AAP and Nick Halfhide**
**<big>Punch case: accuser denies shouting racist slur at Marshall</big>
Georgina Robinson - August 23, 2011 - 2:10PM**
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**http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/punch--case-accuser-denies-shouting-racist-slur--at-marshall-20110823-1j7ne.html#ixzz1VpQYwiz6**
A man who said he was punched by rugby league star Benji Marshall has denied racially abusing the footballer.
Soliman Naimey was being cross-examined in Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court today by Geoff Bellew, SC, acting for Marshall.
Mr Bellew asked Mr Naimey if he had called out twice to Marshall: "F--- off you black c---."
Mr Naimey replied: "No, sir, I did not."
Marshall, 26, is accused of assaulting Mr Naimey, 24, at a McDonald's on the corner of Bridge and George streets in the CBD, about 3.30am on March 5.
The Wests Tigers five-eighth has pleaded not guilty to assault, occasioning actual bodily harm.
Mr Naimey testified today that he called out "[Darren] Lockyer's better than you" as Marshall was crossing Bridge Street.
Marshall turned around and said "What'd you say" and Mr Naimey repeated the words, before Marshall walked back with his right fist clenched and punched Mr Naimey in the mouth, the court heard.
A police officer who took a statement from the alleged victim earlier told the court that Mr Naimey had told him his words were "Lockyer shits on you".
Mr Naimey said he was then punched by a friend of Marshall - a right hook that landed on his cheek.
"It was a dog punch, it was cheap," he told the court.
At that point onlookers intervened, Mr Naimey said.
Mr Naimey and Marshall had eaten separately with friends at the McDonald's in the hour leading up to the altercation.
Constable Brendan Rawling said he arrived at the scene, outside the McDonald's, to find Mr Naimey "moderately intoxicated".
His eyes were "glazed" and he smelled of liquor, but spoke coherently.
The court heard that Mr Naimey had spent the evening at the Tank nightclub after arriving in town with friends about 9.45pm.
He told the court he drank three Smirnoff Blacks, a Jager bomb and a Red Bull and vodka.
Under cross-examination by Mr Bellew, Mr Naimey also said he drank a Smirnoff Black while travelling into town.
Constable Rawling told the court that Mr Naimey told him following the assault that he had had five Smirnoff Blacks.
Mr Bellew asked Mr Naimey if he agreed that Marshall's alleged punch was more of a "push". "I would suggest to you that at no stage did Benji Marshall punch you in the manner you described," he said.
"I want to suggest to you that Benji Marshall never punched you … that the only time he ever touched you was to push you away in the manner you described."
Mr Naimey disagreed with Mr Bellew's characterisation.
A friend of Mr Naimey was also called to give evidence today.
A.J. Sriringarajan, who went out that night with Mr Naimey and witnessed the incident, told the hearing that the alleged "jab" from Marshall "wasn't the hardest punch".
Mr Sriringarajan said he was standing on the corner of George and Bridge streets having a cigarette.
"I was finishing a cigarette and noticed Benji there," he said.
Soon after, Mr Naimey walked outside the McDonald's to meet Mr Sriringarajan.
He told the court that Marshall was at the time "standing waiting to cross the road". "Solomon said 'Lockyer shits on you,'" Mr Sriringarajan said of what happened next.
Marshall crossed Bridge Street and got halfway across before Mr Naimey repeated the slur.
Marshall then approached Mr Naimey, Mr Sriringarajan said. "Next thing I saw was a jab," he said. "It wasn't the hardest punch."
After the alleged punch, Mr Sriringarajan pleaded with Marshall to walk away, the court heard. "Benji, it's not worth it, it's not worth your career," Mr Sriringarajan said he told Marshall.
He said the footballer said: "Well tell your mate to shut his mouth".
**Marshall wore a black suit with a black-trimmed white shirt and black tie to today's hearing.**
His manager Martin Tauber and the chief executive of the Rugby League Players' Association, David Garnsey, also attended.
The defended hearing, before magistrate Carolyn Barkell, continues.
**- with AAP and Nick Halfhide**
ABC coverage. The interesting part is at the bottom.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-23/marshall-court/2851660
A Sydney man who says he was punched by Benji Marshall has denied racially abusing the Wests Tigers NRL star.
Soliman Naimey gave evidence in Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court this morning.
Marshall is accused of punching Mr Naimey in the face during a fight in inner Sydney's The Rocks in March.
The 26-year-old five-eighth was at the time the poster boy for the NRL's 2011 season.
Mr Naimey told the court he yelled at Marshall that Brisbane Broncos star Darren Lockyer was better than him outside a McDonald's Restaurant in the early hours of the morning.
Mr Naimay said Marshall then approached him and hit him in the face, knocking him backwards and leaving him with a bloody lip.
He denied suggestions from the defence that after the Lockyer comment he called Marshall a "black c***".
The 24-year-old told the court that after he was assaulted by Marshall he was then punched a second time by a friend of the NRL star.
**Police have tendered security camera footage and a recording of a triple-0 call as evidence.\
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But the court heard the alleged assault itself was not captured by CCTV.**
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-23/marshall-court/2851660
A Sydney man who says he was punched by Benji Marshall has denied racially abusing the Wests Tigers NRL star.
Soliman Naimey gave evidence in Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court this morning.
Marshall is accused of punching Mr Naimey in the face during a fight in inner Sydney's The Rocks in March.
The 26-year-old five-eighth was at the time the poster boy for the NRL's 2011 season.
Mr Naimey told the court he yelled at Marshall that Brisbane Broncos star Darren Lockyer was better than him outside a McDonald's Restaurant in the early hours of the morning.
Mr Naimay said Marshall then approached him and hit him in the face, knocking him backwards and leaving him with a bloody lip.
He denied suggestions from the defence that after the Lockyer comment he called Marshall a "black c***".
The 24-year-old told the court that after he was assaulted by Marshall he was then punched a second time by a friend of the NRL star.
**Police have tendered security camera footage and a recording of a triple-0 call as evidence.\
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But the court heard the alleged assault itself was not captured by CCTV.**
@Sabre said:
Yes.
Juro
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Who cares what Marshall wore to the hearing! It is a court case, not a fashion show!!
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Puzzled as to why the Crown would submit video footage that does not actually capture the alleged incident. Certainly not the strongest piece of evidence…
@willow said:
Apart from that all they have are witnesses and a 000 call.
I think you (and others) can make their own judgement as to why the Crown would rely on weak evidence like that.
