Watch Michael’s new show “Can We Agree?”: https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLArM1… Michael Smerconish examines the Cornell case and the difficult distinction between disturbing conduct, criminal conduct, and what prosecutors can actually prove beyond a reasonable doubt. New reporting has raised questions about how the investigation was handled, including an important statement by the accuser that reportedly did not appear in the condensed statement relied upon by the district attorney. At the same time, earlier statements, text messages, questions surrounding consent, and the specific requirements of New York criminal law could create major obstacles for any prosecution. Michael walks through the chronology, the evidence now in the public record, New York’s laws surrounding consent and intoxication, and why a case can involve deeply troubling allegations while still presenting serious challenges in a courtroom. Can the investigation have been mishandled while the criminal case remains difficult to prove? And if the case reaches a grand jury, what happens next?
Life event that changes all: Horse riding accident in Zimbabwe in 1993, a fractured skull et al including bipolar anxiety, chronic fatigue …. co-morbidities (Nietzche 'He who has the reason why can deal with any how' details my health history from 1993 to date). 17th 2017 August operation for breast cancer (no indications just an appointment came from BreastCheck through the Post). Trinity College Dublin Business Economics and Social Studies (but no degree) 1997-2003; UCD 1997/1998 night classes) essays, projects, writings. Trinity Horizon Programme 1997/98 (Centre for Women Studies Trinity College Dublin/St. Patrick's Foundation (Professor McKeon) EU Horizon funded: research study of 15 women (I was one of this group and it became the cornerstone of my journey to now 2017) over 9 mth period diagnosed with depression and their reintegration into society, with special emphasis on work, arts, further education; Notes from time at Trinity Horizon Project 1997/98; Articles written for Irishhealth.com 2003/2004; St Patricks Foundation monthly lecture notes for a specific period in time; Selection of Poetry including poems written by people I know; Quotations 1998-2017; other writings mainly with theme of social justice under the heading Citizen Journalism Ireland. Letters written to friends about life in Zimbabwe; Family history including Michael Comyn KC, my grandfather, my grandmother's family, the O'Donnellan ffrench Blake-Forsters; Moral wrong: An acrimonious divorce but the real injustice was the Catholic Church granting an annulment – you can read it and make your own judgment, I have mine. Topics I have written about include annual Brain Awareness week, Mashonaland Irish Associataion in Zimbabwe, Suicide (a life sentence to those left behind); Nostalgia: Tara Hill, Co. Meath.
