12 dead horses is not a level anyone should aim for.

Is this the first time that anyone at the Daily Mail has invested in a minority?

The test is, would the Earl have eaten it? I think you have your answer.

Do you not feel that it all has a bit of the ‘ I have in my hand a piece of paper’ vibes about it?

I wasn’t in court at the time, just in the case immediately after the verdict, so you may be correct. I just based my assumption upon the Costs Criminal Practice Direction and some other factors, rather than press reports.

The judge’s comments were made during the application for defence costs. I am assuming that the Defendant elected CC trial and there is a possibility that those comments could be referring to that aspect of the proceedings.

You didn’t, the Russians did. God, I’m sorry to tell you this, you’re fucked!