Parents of Adam Pickles attacked in Pattaya appeal decision to acquit his attacker

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Parents of 42 year old man attacked in Thailand appeal decision to acquit his attacker



PATTAYA: -- The parents of Adam Pickles, a 42 year old man who was attacked in Pattaya almost three years ago have lodged an appeal with the Thai Government to overturn a decision to acquit his attacker.

Adam, a married father of one was left in a coma following a brutal attack by Sean Henry Tinsley, from Woverhampton who is accused of hitting him with an iron bar in a road rage attack in 2012, at the time Adam was in Thailand teaching English.

Las year Adam’s parents Andrew and Adele waited months for a verdict in the case that was repeatedly delayed until finally in September Mr Tinsley was acquitted. Since the decision Mr Pickles has been working closely with his legal team to put together an appeal against the court’s decision. He said: “It became obvious that the only way to get the job done properly was to fly out to Thailand and work with our lawyers in person to ensure everything was in order and all the information was available to the panel of judges.” Mr Pickles has had to frequently travel between Bangkok and Pattaya and said that he needed time to get to grips with the Thai legal system.

He added: “With our team of lawyers and the help of an interpreter/translator we completed all the documents and I handed them over in person to the court.

“We got confirmation that the court have accepted the appeal so it will go ahead.”

Mr Pickles said he did not know how long the appeal would take.

He added: “Adam is improving slowly but we’re cautious about that. There are increasing signs of alertness, but there’s still lots of time when he’s not alert.

“There’s still a very long way to go. It will certainly be months. He still needs 24/7 care.” Following the attack Adam, a former Bradford Grammar School student, was flown back to the UK and spent six months at the Royal Hospital for Neurodisability in London before being transferred to Woodlands Respite Care Centre in York, close to his parents’ home in Thorner.

In 2013 his father’s band, John’s Follower, reunited for a charity party and raised £1,590 towards Adam’s care.


-- Samui Times 2015-01-09

[ATF]

Either we don't have the full story or the attacker has a great lawyer.

[Gsxrnz]

Either we don't have the full story or the attacker has a great lawyer.

Or deep pockets.

[MrWorldwide]

So a cowardly thug is going to get away with it ? These are the people testicular cancer was designed for - sadly nature doesnt always answer my prayers.

[Briggsy]

Farang on farang cases are win-win-win cases for police, prosecutors and judges and their bank accounts.

The bizarre case of the murder of Gary Poretsky springs to mind.

[ExPratt]

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Either we don't have the full story or the attacker has a great lawyer.

And a great deal of money, he's spread around

[OMGImInPattaya]

Wow...a whole 1,590 pounds...they must have been some act in their day.

[Jessi]

Very deep pockets, good lawyer and knowing the right people. This is the reason he walked free.

[bobbin]

Money would be better spent on old-fashioned justice. An eye for an eye.

[captspectre]

So a cowardly thug is going to get away with it ? These are the people testicular cancer was designed for - sadly nature doesnt always answer my prayers.

who si this cowardly son of a bitch tinsley and where does he come from? bringing his violent cowardly behavior to thailand is a no no. luckly he was not shot! go back home you bastard,

[jacko45k]

Either we don't have the full story or the attacker has a great lawyer.

Looking for justice in Thailand, a long hard road.

[OMGImInPattaya]

Very deep pockets, good lawyer and knowing the right people. This is the reason he walked free.

Kinda like OJ...bad justice happens everywhere.

[ATF]

jacko45k, on 09 Jan 2015 - 08:32, said:

ATF, on 09 Jan 2015 - 06:33, said:

Either we don't have the full story or the attacker has a great lawyer.

Looking for justice in Thailand, a long hard road.

Justice everywhere has it's price whether it's a financial incentive or employing a very expensive lawyer. Nothing for free.

[SOTIRIOS]

...so what is the message to people that come to Thailand and find themselves victims of violence....

...you are welcome here as long as you pay your way.....

...and don't inconvenience anyone....no matter what has befallen you.....???

[HeijoshinCool]

Wow...a whole 1,590 pounds...they must have been some act in their day.

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Well, unlike some posters, their intentions were good and their heart was in the right place.

[ggt]

Good Luck with this appeal...not likely to happen...This is Thailand...

[teacherpaul]

So a cowardly thug is going to get away with it ? These are the people testicular cancer was designed for - sadly nature doesnt always answer my prayers.

who si this cowardly son of a bitch tinsley and where does he come from? bringing his violent cowardly behavior to thailand is a no no. luckly he was not shot! go back home you bastard,

While I wholehearyedly agree with your sentiment, bringing cowardly, violent behaviour to Thailand would make Tinsley fit in quite well.

[maidee]

justice has long gone left the building in thailand

[AlQaholic]

Farang on farang cases are win-win-win cases for police, prosecutors and judges and their bank accounts.

The bizarre case of the murder of Gary Poretsky springs to mind.

Yeah, the Australian retard who shot him in the chest and then in the head should be out by now, he got only three years for the murder and another year or so for having the gun. Whatever happened to him? Or did he die in prison (I hope)? Anybody know whatever happened to him?

[kurnell]

Very deep pockets, good lawyer and knowing the right people. This is the reason he walked free.

Kinda like OJ...bad justice happens everywhere.

Yeah, green chicken curry is available everywhere but it's more common in Thailand yes?

[manarak]

jacko45k, on 09 Jan 2015 - 08:32, said:

ATF, on 09 Jan 2015 - 06:33, said:

Either we don't have the full story or the attacker has a great lawyer.

Looking for justice in Thailand, a long hard road.

Justice everywhere has it's price whether it's a financial incentive or employing a very expensive lawyer. Nothing for free.

The other way of dealing justice costs too... although 1500 GBP should be enough.

[smedly]

sounds to me like a very hard case to prove in court unless there are witnesses or other evidence

Pickles will be denying the charges against him or pleading self defence and the other person involved (the victim) is incapacitated, hardly an open and shut case

[dotpoom]

Sincerely wish Mr. Pickles a full recovery and strength to his family with all they have to cope with. I don't know the circumstances of this tragic event but it is another timely reminder for myself to keep in check and ease off using the horn when I am vexed by bad driving.

[MrWorldwide]

Very deep pockets, good lawyer and knowing the right people. This is the reason he walked free.

Kinda like OJ...bad justice happens everywhere.

Karma - and gross stupidity - eventually caught up to OJ. Nowhere near enough time given his complete disregard for the law or the rights of others, but still better than the Michael Jackson fiasco where everyone in that courtroom knew he was guilty but he still walked out a free man. Seems that if you're rich and you have a personality disorder it's called 'eccentricity' - if you arent, it's called 'sociophathy'. I see very little difference between OJ and Ted Bundy - both were superficially charming men who fooled the majority until their true nature was revealed.

[fantom]

As someone who has had testicular cancer I am offended by your foolish and thoughtless post. Please think before posting.

[Time Traveller]

sounds to me like a very hard case to prove in court unless there are witnesses or other evidence

Pickles will be denying the charges against him or pleading self defence and the other person involved (the victim) is incapacitated, hardly an open and shut case

Did you even bother to read the story or even glance at the headline? Adam Pickles is the guy in the coma. He is the victim not the other guy

[Canuk23]

You can read the story on this scum a real winner

http://pattayatoday.net/news/news-from-around-pattaya/road-rage-brit-arrested-for-attempted-murder/

[USNret]

Very deep pockets, good lawyer and knowing the right people. This is the reason he walked free.

Kinda like OJ...bad justice happens everywhere.

There was no hint or suggestion of corruption in the OJ case -- the govt simply failed to present a convincing case to the jury. Incompetence is far different than corruption. "If the glove don't fit, you must acquit!" Sheer genius!

[spidermike007]

Money would be better spent on old-fashioned justice. An eye for an eye.

There are situations and circumstances where the courts seem absolutely impotent with regard to meting out justice. That applies about 90% of this time, in this country, which has a fabulously weak judiciary and a prosecutor system that is equally compromised. So, yes sometimes one needs to consider alternate means to hand out justice. It sounds like it is warranted in this case.

Years ago, my sister in law was involved with a British punk. Kind of a low level Liverpool gangster type. When she finally told him to take a walk, he was infuriated, and burned down the bungalow she was staying in, with four other gals, at 4am, assuming they would all be inside, and that they would all burn to death. Fortunately nobody was home. But all their possessions, cash, etc was destroyed. The police caught him with the cctv cameras nearby, fleeing the scene. There was an arrangement made for each of the gals to get 150,000 baht, and then he was ordered out of the country. I assume a similar arrangement was made to pay for the property damage. The money was paid to the police. Did the gals ever see any of it? The answer is no. Who knows what he actually paid? The police here are a pale shadow of their counterparts in other countries, and I suspect the same applies to the judiciary and the prosecutors office. A deep and profound shame hangs over the country, when it comes to the successive governments refusal to address any of this. The present government is most certainly included, as part of that shame.

Edited January 9, 2015 by spidermike007

[Baerboxer]

So someone is involved in the fraud visa trade and although caught doesn't get prosecuted, convicted, punished and deported. Now the same character gets to walk away from a vicious assault that has ruined his victims life.

Hmmmm. Money, connections, or what.

And where is this quality Brit now? If in Thailand on what visa his he here and doing what exactly?

Not just the RTP that's in need of reform. The whole justice system reeks.

Edited as the other story says he was deported and then came back with a changed name and passport. What a charmer.

Edited January 9, 2015 by Baerboxer