The coroner's bias

Here is just one quoted interruption of Lord Baker in protectin of the establishment witnesses;

Shortly after Mockton broke down for no obvious reason, under Manfield questioning, Scott Baker intervined;

"I appreciate that there are issues that you have to explore, but the position of the individual witnesses must be borne in mind and it certainly occured to me that you have been fairly close to the line. I ask that you be careful not to trespass on the wrong side of it to distress the witness."

This is a direct quote from the coroner. One of may such times he interrupted with no good reason. After all, now we see the great Mock-ton parading around with her "I hope this will allow the matter to rest". I ask you, while this is just one quote, there are many more and why wasn't this same courtesy provided to the lowly butler, Burrell, who was after all not wanting to reveal his entire discussion with the Queen. It was for Baker just as the quote states "the position of the individual witness must be borne in mind". I would say, this clearly says it all. This attitude sets the tone of the intire inquest. No abrasive examination of their testimony was allowed, due to the "overall position of the witness".

What a joke really, how can you find truth if you must be held back in the pursuit of it? Those bashed within the inquest, were lowly and not entitled to receive a soft ride, according to the coroner. Those protected of course had the entitlement to be protected.

The great Mock ton....Mansfield was barely pushing her which is after all what should be allowed in a legal hearing. Tears...if only the butler would have cried. Perhaps the coroner would have interruprted and cautioned Mansfield. But alas, it was not to be. All of the "flashing light" witnesses were allowed to be bashed. Only the favored establishment witnesses and their "accident" theory were protected by this coroner.

More such Baker protection will be forthcoming.

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