tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935973.post7588277606915247438..comments2023-07-25T02:39:44.615-07:00Comments on Bill Tieleman: Basi-Virk trial will run for 6 months judge estimates in BC Supreme Court TuesdayBill Tielemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03304971610140279157noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935973.post-55663762578717946142007-04-17T07:33:00.000-07:002007-04-17T07:33:00.000-07:00Bill I was also curious about the trial and whethe...Bill I was also curious about the trial and whether it was starting. The defence motions started in October. I have been told April 18 is just a continuation of this process. The actual "trial" is anybodies guess. So far we have had 6 trial dates set and then changed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935973.post-47870963939824647132007-04-16T21:04:00.000-07:002007-04-16T21:04:00.000-07:00PS regarding comments by "Mark":Basi and Virk were...PS regarding comments by "Mark":<BR/><BR/>Basi and Virk were charged December 21, 2004.<BR/><BR/>I am unaware of exactly when the advocacy course was taught by Berardino - one night only apparently - but the Vancouver Sun says it was in 2004.<BR/><BR/>Nonetheless, I thank you for the clarification.Bill Tielemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03304971610140279157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935973.post-65285628378467709692007-04-16T20:37:00.000-07:002007-04-16T20:37:00.000-07:00Hi Mary and thanks for your question. The definit...Hi Mary and thanks for your question. <BR/><BR/>The definition of "trial" has been of some debate and media at the last pre-trial hearing discussed it at some length outside the courtroom.<BR/><BR/>I'm no veteran courtroom reporter nor a Philadelphia lawyer but my view is that the trial starts April 18 with a series of defence motions.<BR/><BR/>First up is the defence disclosure application, which is expected to take up to 3 weeks.<BR/><BR/>Then the defence Charter of Rights application will follow. That application could potentially have the entire trial thrown out over the admissability of wiretap evidence, RCMP conduct and other allegations to be determined.<BR/><BR/>If the trial continues it will then move on to the case against the accused and their defence, witnesses and cross-examinations.<BR/><BR/>As noted, Justice Bennett has set aside what amounts to six months of court time but some veteran observer think the case could last far longer.<BR/><BR/>Given the incredible number of delays in even getting to trial, that doesn't sound far-fetched to me.<BR/><BR/>I hope that answers your question.<BR/><BR/>I will be in BC Supreme Court April 18 for the opening of the defence application and will be reporting for both 24 hours and The Tyee the next day.<BR/><BR/>I will also have a pre-trial advance article in Wednesday's 24 hours. Those pieces will be available right here as well.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for your and everyone's interest - it's been a long time in coming and it will be a long time in following this fascinating and extremely important case.Bill Tielemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03304971610140279157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935973.post-82291558437276800522007-04-16T19:38:00.000-07:002007-04-16T19:38:00.000-07:00Bill, thanks for every nugget of information you c...Bill, thanks for every nugget of information you can set before the wearily waiting citizens of British Columbia. <BR/><BR/>But a question: have you heard one section of the peanut gallery insisting that the Basi, Virk, Basi, BC Rail trial is NOT beginning on 18 April? And that it will be weeks -- maybe months away yet? <BR/><BR/>The way I figure it is that SOMEthing starts on Wednesday: a voir dire, more requests for disclosure, a charter challenge ... but in my mind's eye, I picture it all sliding seamlessly into the trial phase. Is that how you see this case unfolding?BC Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16597928683019021273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935973.post-76600974533671782712007-04-11T20:54:00.000-07:002007-04-11T20:54:00.000-07:006 months!!!! What did basi and virk do, steal a b...6 months!!!! What did basi and virk do, steal a big chunk of the 1 billion dollars the government received for bc rail!! I can't wait for this trial to begin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935973.post-18694165878765880302007-04-11T10:47:00.000-07:002007-04-11T10:47:00.000-07:00Bill, my hearing is really bad, I'm mostly deaf in...Bill, my hearing is really bad, I'm mostly deaf in one ear, and partially deaf in the other...(part of why I fell asleep) so I missed a lot of what was said yesterday.. but wasn't there also something about the judge ordering the prosecution to produce all documents that the defendants lawyers wanted by 12:00 that day? -- or did I mishear?Somena Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05010535817469581311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935973.post-73625938238476635842007-04-11T09:55:00.000-07:002007-04-11T09:55:00.000-07:00Bill,Erik Bornmann was taught by Bill Berardino du...Bill,<BR/><BR/>Erik Bornmann was taught by Bill Berardino during the investigation in 2004, NOT after Basi and Virk were charged.<BR/><BR/>Go to google video and search "Bill Berardino". You will find some relevant clips that raise questions about the UBC Law School course.<BR/><BR/>After reading about the Judge asking if she should recuse herself, she obviously has a great deal of integrity.<BR/><BR/>For Berardino to have put himself in such a situation that he taught the star witness in the middle of the investigation, is another twist for Project Everywhichway.<BR/><BR/>Any interaction with someone linked to this scandal during the RCMP investigation is troubling. It is obvious that Basi and Virk were not as fortunate to share a professor/ student relationship as star witness Bornmann had with Berardino.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935973.post-46536786918868264882007-04-11T09:35:00.000-07:002007-04-11T09:35:00.000-07:00Bill any sightings of Brian Kieran or his business...Bill any sightings of Brian Kieran or his business manager and promoter Paul Taylor?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com