Category Archives: Lockerbie Third Appeal

Two Years Ago — Lockerbie Third Appeal : Judges uphold guilty verdict [Errare humanum est, perseverare diabolicum]

Posted on January 15, 2023 by L

“On March 11 2020, the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission [SCCRC] decided to refer the Lockerbie case back to the High Court of Justiciary for determination.As a result of the Commission’s decision, Mr. Megrahi’s family was therefore entitled to instruct … Continue reading →

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Lockerbie Third Appeal — Day 3 (November 26 2020)

Posted on November 27, 2020 by L

“The conviction was not just based on identification evidence. It is the preponderance of the evidence that led to the conviction.” Richard Marquise — Chief of the FBI’s Lockerbie task force from 1988 to 1992  November 26 2020 — On November … Continue reading →

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Lockerbie Third Appeal — Day 2 (November 25 2020)

Posted on November 26, 2020 by L

“Now you come to me and you say ‘Don Corleone, give me justice’, but you don’t even ask with respect. You don’t offer friendship. You don’t even think to call me Godfather.” The Godfather. November 25 2020 — A third appeal … Continue reading →

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Lockerbie Third Appeal — Day 1 (November 24 2020)

Posted on November 25, 2020 by L

“It’s interesting the lack of interest in a case relating to what, is still, the worst terrorist attack in British history. I suppose it feels like ancient history now, and we live in the age of Covid, but still surprising … Continue reading →

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