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Looking back at yesterday's thread (and the U-T and NBC versions of the trial) I see lots of indications that witness statements which are made under the prosecution's questioning are seen as gospel, but contradictory statements or admissions made by the very same witnesses under questioning by the defense are dismissed. (Frazee's Fiasco, for example.) Troubling, most troubling.

Freepers, We have a mission..... I e-mailed NBC about their article. In all honesty, I was much too irritated to articulate my thoughs completely. So here is the response from NBC. I'd like to extend an invitation to shred this article (above)Westerfield Defense Begins Presenting Its Case
Defendants Neighbors Testify On RV And Children

From: bponting@ibsys.com [mailto:bponting@ibsys.com]

I would like to be able to respond or fix any problems in the article, but I can't unless you tell me what in the article you believe to be slanted or incorrect. All you have said so far is that it is inaccurate.

Regards,
Bob Ponting
Managing Editor
NBCSandiego.com

-----Original Message-----
Sent: Wednesday, July 03,2002 8:02 AM
To: Ponting, Robert
Subject: RE: Shoddy Reporting

How could you actually miss the statement? The story is inaccurate. The media slant to this trial is horrible. Believe it or not there are people who actually listen to the trial. The various media outlets are obviously not among the group that does listen. I suppose when ratings and money are the only things that count, credibility is a non-issue. Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
Thanks for writing. But what is your complaint?

Regards,
Bob Ponting
Managing Editor
NBCSandiego.com

-----Original Message-----
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 7:27 AM
To: 'webstaff@NBCSandiego.com'
Subject: Shoddy Reporting

Westerfield Defense Begins Presenting Its Case
Defendants Neighbors Testify On RV And Children
When gathering information to "write" this story, what trial were you watching? Surely not the one presided over by Judge Mudd.

Troubling in deed..guess that's why jurors aren't supposed to make up their minds until both sides have presented!!

Didn't investigators inquire with the neighbors as to if the unrolled hose was common/uncommon?...wasn't one of the red flags because DW couldn't produce Garry's phone #, ohh..he did in fact give it to Keene and Parga..hmmm.....missing girl and you wait 18 days to say you may have gotten a positive hit from your dog??...you didn't talk to Mr/Mrs Rohr about the MH being parked and unlocked??....troubling to say the least.

And what about that shell casing and those pesky unidentified prints..whose missing from your list that would have been in her room and touched her desk Mr/Mrs VD???