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@am*3 wrote:

Have to wait & see now, what happens in Rolf's case.

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Does anyone else find it odd that he carts the females in his family off to court with him?

The wife looks like she'd be more comfortable at home.

The way they flank him looks like his coat of armour.

I have never been the defendant in a court case but I have been the complainant.  I was very glad of some family support at court.

I imagine it would be the same for a defendant, perhaps even more stressful than for the complainant.

Why do you think it is odd?

I imagine/suppose, his family are a close one and they probably believe in his innocence

Exactly, Flashie.

It is similar to anyone's appearance in a court, it is the actual "appearance" and the quality of the supporters that is an argument for "innocent" (or clemency) before they get to the witness box.  I think it may be part of any  solicitor/barristers "a.r.s.e.n.a.l" of requirements.

DEB

who is flashie?

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@lyndal1838 wrote:

I have never been the defendant in a court case but I have been the complainant.  I was very glad of some family support at court.

I imagine it would be the same for a defendant, perhaps even more stressful than for the complainant.

Why do you think it is odd?

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Because his wife looks old and frail. It looks to be difficult for her to walk far.