Add to this the problem of the Detroit/Portland jurisdiction issues, and it's pretty clear that nobody wanted to spend more than they had to make it go away......
I have one basic question about this whole skating show. Granted, I only saw a few sections of the dancing show. But the pro dancers were like window dressing....
... This is what Trudi wrote. This is also what I believe. I understand there are people, for reasons that I am incapable of understanding, who believe she...
FWIW, I recently added a bunch of stuff to the Wikipedia article on Tonya Harding listing some of the more notable incidents in her skating career, as well as...
In a message dated 7/31/2005 5:47:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, olegbb@... writes: When was her "kidnapping," before all of this? That was in 1997--again in...
... I'd be interested, Sandra, in your news source for this statement. Oh geez, it was 11+ years ago; I don't remember where I read this. If you're interested...
Actually it's even worse . . . we don't have air conditioning at our house and do need it!! At least, that's my excuse! Christine ... rockers????? ... already...
... MY airconditioner works. And no, I'm NOT going back to Tara! :-) Trudi...
Trudi Marrapodi
trudee44081@...
Jul 31, 2005 10:27 pm
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Well, at least you DID admit that Tonya DID work hard to become an elite skater. Much of what you say, though, Trudi, is supposition and presumption. You...
Wow -- did the airconditioner break at everyone's homes and people are off their rockers????? I think skating season needs to start soon. What's next a Tara...
... Yes, and I'm proud of it. :-) ... No. I was just saying, that's the difference. Trying to hide it...well, I'm not sure which is worse. Trying to hide it...
Trudi Marrapodi
trudee44081@...
Jul 31, 2005 10:13 pm
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... Yes, and I'm proud of it. :-) ... No. I was just saying, that's the difference. Trying to hide it...well, I'm not sure which is worse. Trying to hide it...
Trudi Marrapodi
trudee44081@...
Jul 31, 2005 10:12 pm
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... No, you wouldn't. Believe me. I consider harsh condemnation of others a compliment on my judgment. ... No. It's a crime to be willing to do anything to get...
Trudi Marrapodi
trudee44081@...
Jul 31, 2005 10:07 pm
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... ********** Hmm . . . so now you've determined that Tonya was "blatantly morally corrupt." Quite an accusation, isn't it? AND, that in your morally...
... Because there was no point, at that point? Because the point had been made? Or because you can't get blood out of a turnip, and Tonya has always spent her...
Trudi Marrapodi
trudee44081@...
Jul 31, 2005 9:54 pm
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... WOW, Trudi . . .you seem to harshly condemn others. I don't think I'd want you on a jury of my peers! Even if the things you said were true, which I do...
In a message dated 7/31/2005 4:51:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... When was her "kidnapping," before all of this? oleg [Non-text portions of this message have...
... She was an embarrassment because she was so blatantly morally corrupt. Not that they can't be as well. They just do a better job of hiding it. She didn't...
Trudi Marrapodi
trudee44081@...
Jul 31, 2005 9:40 pm
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... ****** I'd be interested, Sandra, in your news source for this statement. I live in Portland, as I did at that time, and the D.A. was interested in...
... I thought it was in there. My head must not be together. Trudi...
Trudi Marrapodi
trudee44081@...
Jul 31, 2005 9:31 pm
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Knowing that the people around a skater can irrationally passionate about the skater, I have felt it plausible that Harding's husband cooked up the whole thing...
"Sleeping Dragon Sports" <SleepingDragonSports@s...> wrote: It's also the thing you're charged with when the prosecution has a strong and reasonable belief...
In a message dated 7/31/2005 10:53:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, ghgang@... writes: ...except for the brief period when she was represented by Michael...
... Yeah, and she was proven guilty of hindering prosecution, not of planning the knee whacking, yet we act like she was tried and convicted of the latter, not...
... Tonya wasn't sued civilly (and if she is so guilty, why not?). And she's judged far harsher here in "day to day" life than other sports figures who......
... Innocent until proven guilty is the standard for CRIMINAL TRIALS only. It is not the standard for civil suits, nor is it the standard under which ...
It's reasonable to wonder how many skaters would want to nibble at that table. Tonya's one and only pro competition became the Tonya comback hour. I am sure...
AmyL4@...
Jul 31, 2005 7:02 pm
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Didn't Tonia K have the same agent as Tonya H? Professional skating comps were hotbeds for double dipping and conflicts of interest. ... [Non-text portions of...
AmyL4@...
Jul 31, 2005 7:00 pm
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Sonia, All I can say is.... WOW! Peter Murray Blazing Blades Blog ... From: "Mary E Tyler" <dejah@...> To: <SkateFans@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday,...