Vanessa Scammell
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How could Magistrate Wallington not question C2's truthfulness when presented with such elaborate falsities?
The distressing notion that a magistrate can suggest where a witness possibly was in the wings is something I need clarification on.
When did it become acceptable that a magistrate can make suggestions as to where a complainant may have witnessed something?
It appears the officer rejected that part of the witness's evidence.
I note that courts distinguish between lying, which is criminal, and mistaken memory, which is not criminal, and that exaggeration is usually not criminal.
Recently, a famous Australian artist, Anthony Lister, was found not guilty, and his QC spoke of how, "...we're in a very different world where people are encouraged and told how brave they are and courageous."
and that they are doing this to help others, and this will save others.
They are encouraged to go on some sort of crusade.
Margaret Caneen, Jan 20, 2026.
With the magistrate's description of brave and honest, did she in fact encourage such a crusade?
When I listed the extensive notes and evidence I had compiled questioning the brave and honest ruling to the Commission, this was their response.
And what of the credibility and weight of evidence from Craig's accusers that didn't add up?
What of the outright lies that certain complainants told in the courtroom?
Why weren't Craig's accusers held accountable?
And why would these accounts be considered mistaken rather than dishonest?
Back in episode six, I mentioned the evidence that C3 gave about the one-second closed-mouth dressing room kiss, a kiss she admitted had no sexual connotation that was gentle and brief.
In court, this same cast member declared that after the kiss... Someone knocked on the door and he jumped up, hid behind the door and disappeared down the corridor as they entered.
It seems very clear that C3 said he hid behind the door.