2007-08-06 01:41:31 · 20 answers · asked by dollyk 6 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
murat, sorry,
2007-08-06 01:48:27 · update #1
Yes, but unless the offence for which he was arrested and arraigned is big enough to warrant a sizeable award, he probably wont find a lawyer to take the case pro bono, in which case, if he loses he'll be out of pocket paying the lawyer lol.
The other important factor when you sue for damages; the court is going to have to determine how much Robert actually was "damaged". It will be taken into account, for this assessment, whether Robert was a totally "pure and innocent" victim in being arrested and (?sent for trial) for this particular thing. Or whether he, too, may have a certain history of wrong doing. If he isn't exactly a stellar character, then it might be decided that he didn't have much of a reputation to begin with to be able to claim it was "ruined" by what was done to him.
2007-08-06 01:55:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Zeggy is close. If he were prosecuted, he could sue the police and prosecutors for malicious prosecution if found to be innocent. At the same time, if the witnesses took the stand and were found of committing perjury by offering a positive identification when in fact they were not 100% sure, he could follow up with civil suits against them.
The most likely scenario is that Murat would sue The Daily Express once cleared. That paper is playing with fire with incendiary stories and headlines about Murat, has deep pockets and the UK has the most stringent enforcement of defamation law in the world with a reputation for huge payouts to defamed persons.
2007-08-06 02:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by lesroys 6 · 8⤊ 2⤋
What? First name terms with the suspect?
I doubt he could sue since a witness can be sincere and certain of something and yet still be mistaken. It was for the police to decide, based on all the evidence they had available, whether to regard him as a suspect - they did and they have not yet (as of 20.33BST on Monday 6 August) removed the "arguido" designation.
Surely for legal action to have any chance of success, he would have to prove (because he would have the burden of proof in this case) that they lied - that they said he was there but actually they knew he was not?
2007-08-06 08:37:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robert Murat was initially treated as a witness, and was later given "arguido" status, which means he is officially a suspect.
The police or the suspect can request this , and this staus gives hime more rights than a witness.
The right to remain silent, right to a lawyer during questioning etc.
He can refuse to answer any questions if they incriminate him.
He cannot move house or leave the country.
Until his status is lifted he is the chief suspect, and he did request the status himself, and any spec is purely spec.
2007-08-06 04:34:18 · answer #4 · answered by Plato 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe he can especially if people gave false witness reports which implicated him ....
I believe he would have to wait until the case is actually solved and certain people are proven to be liars .
I think certain people took his kindness for daftness and took advantage of him and as for the reporter for reporting him i suspect he is hiding behind his desk refusing to answer his phone as i am sure he can be done with slander and defamation of character...
I am convinced Mr Murat will keep a low profile until Maddie is located and then he will proceed with his own legal action against all concerned ..
In all fairness that man and his family have lived through hell because of false statements
2007-08-06 03:17:24 · answer #5 · answered by sammie 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
He can certainly sue the police for mistaken identity, if he can prove that it has had a detremental impact on his life. There have been several cases mostly in the US where people have sued for this reason. When you consider that the ins and outs of his private life and family have been slapped all over newspapers worldwide, his life will never be the same again. Unfortunately in high profile cases mud does stick and IF he is totally innocent he will probably still spend the rest of his life having people whispering and commenting about his possible involvement in this case.
2007-08-06 01:57:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
He ought to be able to, the poor man has been harassed enough, whilst the guilty ones just laugh and create a denser smoke screen !
2007-08-06 03:58:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Presume you mean Robert Murat - no he can't
2007-08-06 01:46:54 · answer #8 · answered by claire s 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
If he is found to have no involvement and they are suspected of lying? Then first thing is they should be arrested. Then he should sue.
2007-08-06 01:58:08 · answer #9 · answered by Jack 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Good question but it also a difficult one to answer.
2007-08-06 02:02:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋