My opinions don't matter at the civil trial...that was your point, to which I was responding. That's how coherent discussions are held; if you'd like to have one sometime, just let me know. My opinions on this thread only matter as much as people choose to read and respond to them...obviously they matter to you since my opinions have elicited the need in you to debate them. I'm sure others have disregarded everything I've said altogether. Either way...my opinions don't change what happened, and have no impact on their resolution. The reporter, might influence it, depending on how much her side of the story is bought into by those with influence over the trial, but in theory, that should be non-existent and in practice will probably be between slim and none.
Obviously they concern you deeply...