The XJW in Australia with whom I am dealing with was in the Magistrates' Court for the hearing. He will prepare a brief summary of what happened, how the players behaved, opinions, character observations, and any legal notes that might be interesting. It won't be immediate, but should be by the weekend. Please be assured that I'll post whatever information is sent me. I'm just as anxious as you are to have details of the events of yesterday.
So, where are these cases in the stream of time?
The result of today's court hearings are as follows:
All 5 cases are still in the court system.
Nothing thrown out.
Two hurdles down. One - getting the charges filed. Two - getting past the first court hearing with all cases intact.
CHRISTIAN CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES
No appearance and no legal representation.
On the suggestion of the Office of Public Prosecutions, Mr Steven Unthank made application to the Magistrate that the case be transferred to the summary stream and listed as a summary mention on 11 October 2011.
Next Court hearing date: 11 October 2011
GOVERNING BODY OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES
No appearance and no legal representation.
On the suggestion of the Office of Public Prosecutions, Mr Steven Unthank made application to the Magistrate that the case be transferred to the summary stream and listed as a summary mention on 11 October 2011.
Court hearing date: 11 October 2011
FAITHFUL AND DISCREET SLAVE
No appearance and no legal representation.
On the suggestion of the Office of Public Prosecutions, Mr Steven Unthank made application to the Magistrate that the case be transferred to the summary stream and listed as a summary mention on 11 October 2011.
Court hearing date: 11 October 2011
WATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA
Legal Counsel present in court.
Following a request by Mr Steven Unthank, the Magistrate ordered that the case be transferred to the summary stream and listed as a summary mention on 11 October 2011.
Court hearing date: 11 October 2011
WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
No Legal Representation.
On the suggestion of the Office of Public Prosecutions, Mr Steven Unthank made application to the Magistrate that the case be transferred to the summary stream and listed as a summary mention on 11 October 2011.
Court hearing date: 11 October 2011
NOTES: A Summary Mention is an administrative hearing of the case to allow the magistrate to follow the progress of the proceeding. The accused is also given the opportunity to plead guilty at this hearing.