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I always think the best of cops

Maybe they wanted to say "We've found her body, would you like to confess and tell us about it."

Maybe they hoped he would break.

I think Feldman is working this issue pretty hard, considering the officers never actually spoke to his client.

He wants the gag order pretty bad, which means it ain't good for his client. If the affidavits (sp?)and other "evidence" are so full of exculpatory information as well as 3rd party culpability as he has proclaimed, why the gag order?

Feldman is grandstanding, IMO.

That said, the DA should help him put a lid on it. If the stuff is that explosive, let's not taint the jury pool and give Feldman another avenue of appeal after conviction.

Although desparately curious as an armchair detective, ultimately I want justice for Danielle and increased awareness of pedophiles/child porn to help protect other children.

He may just be grandstanding and putting on a show..he's apparently known for that..he may just want to mislead the press.. I'll be back after awhile..

I don't know if Westerfield is guilty or not, the "evidence" that we have heard about started out strong but seems to be fading. My concern is what if he is innocent? He does have the right to a fair trial, and if it was you or me we would want one also. The right of the press and the public to know has always onflicted with the right of a defendant to a fair trial...my thoughts are that less sensationalism would result in a fair trial, and what harm is done to the public if they have to wait till the trial to hear the evidence? Much of what you hear in the news will not be admissible for good reasons at trial, but by having it aired in the media, the jury pool can be tainted..I don't think Feldman is grandstanding or has so much to hide, only wants it presented fairly not one-sided...

Look at the Sam Shepherd case and F Lee Bailey, where there was a media frenzy...most of us now believe Shepherd was innocent and a window washer was guilty..put yourself in the place of the accused and imagine how you would feel if only news against you was coming out, not exculpatory evidence or evidence of third party culpability...I am for law and order and believe those that prey (and especially assault) on children and seniors or disabled are the lowest of the low and should be delt with severely, (IMO the best reason for laws is to protect those that can't protect themselves from predators)but I also feel the right to a fair trial trumps the right of the free press...we also have constitutional protections to keep overzealous officals in line...JMHO...regards..

I think Feldman is working this issue pretty hard, considering the officers never actually spoke to his client.
He wants the gag order pretty bad, which means it ain't good for his client. If the affidavits (sp?)and other "evidence" are so full of exculpatory information as well as 3rd party culpability as he has proclaimed, why the gag order?

Feldman is grandstanding, IMO.

See?! I told you this day was coming, now I AM agreeing with Val!

wow, you have him convicted and the case on appeal already.

Actually, usually attorneys for guilty clients will try to overpublicize the case in the media. Throwing around factoids and rumors will confuse most people, and create doubt, Just review the OJ case for an example of how to get a guilty client released. One reason the defense may want a gag order is because in his view the 'evidence' to be presented will not lead to conviction. He's seen the cards the DA has, and is willing to play the hand he holds. No need to muddy the waters by making it a media circus. Oddly, that appears to be what the DA and VDs are doing, IMHO.

btw, accusing someone of being a pedophile is probably the most irreversible charge than can be made. Thanks to rumor-mongers labeling him as such, even if exonerated he will never be known as anything else. To do so without any evidence (the "child porn" that is no longer, lack of history, etc) is beneath contempt.