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But has he ever denied the confession since that time?

Not that I am aware of.

Instead, he's trying to prove he did not intend to kill those two people. The Arson Charge is what appears to be at stake here, which could get him a life sentence.

Why is there such a disconnect here? Why isn't Ted claiming his innocence?
Nita's explaination is plausible, and if that's the argument we can leave it at that. I would only add that its just as plausible is that it might be true.

It is apparent to me that he did not intend to kill those people, nor burn the place down. But I do not see him fighting the confession that he wanted to look good to his client, and therefore made up the invasion.

And please try to be civil, if you can possibly be at all . I explained how the title came to be, and even apologize for it if you were offended. I have not attacked anyone in this forum in anyway. You spout off how you want people to be educated, yet you appear deeply afraid of questions and counter-information in regards to this topic.

Why is there such a disconnect here? Why isn't Ted claiming his innocence? Nita's explaination is plausible, and if that's the argument we can leave it at that. I would only add that its just as plausible is that it might be true.

I've been trying to picture myself in that Monaco hell-hole, wondering just what I would do if I were in that situation. Even if I were completely innocent of doing anything wrong, would I continue to loudly & defiantly proclaim my innocence after being locked in a jail cell with no trial for over two and a half years? What kind of shape would I be in if I could only talk to my kids once a week on a stupid telephone? And if the judge ripped up my kids' mail in front of me? If my spouse had to work back-to-back doubles and sell the house just to keep groceries on the table for the kids? I can't even imagine it.

Monaco, it's time to cut bait. Every time someone comes to FR and sees Ted Maher's name, they associate it with you. They associate the word "Monaco" with an American who's been locked up for two and a half years with no trial. If you think this will just go away and Americans will forget about it, you're dead wrong.

"And please try to be civil, if you can possibly be at all"

I'm about as civil as they come.
I do however have little tolerance for certain posters trying to discredit the research work done
by so many FReepers for so long.
It took me months to digest all the data and I still have to read it again and again.
My main problem is with certain FReepers who just read this thread
and formed their conclusions on what the media and prosecution said.
Again I ask, why if this case is so certain against Ted, why has no trial date been set.
That's the key question, INMHO.