ASA parent arrested

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I’m guessing the Australian government is paying whatever it takes to minimize his prison visit.

Your guess would be incorrect.

Am guessing you don’t know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know if this is open to the public and what will occur at this event?

Event: Felony Status Conference
Date: 08/26/2025 Time: 9:30 am
Judge: DAYSON, DANYA A Location: Courtroom 303

DC courtrooms are open to the public. There will be multiple cases scheduled for 9:30 so the conference will take place sometime between 9:30-10:30, unless defense asks for a continuance ahead of time. At this conference, the judge will check in with both the govt and defense and set dates for the next set of hearings to check in on things like potential plea negotiations, evidence testing, motions to change bond status, etc..... These hearings will be held every few months and usually last 15 minutes or less, so set your expectations accordingly. Short of a guilty plea, it will take awhile for this to work its way to resolution.

What’s the strategy with a pedophile denying what he did? He thinks he can lie his way out assaulting children?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know if this is open to the public and what will occur at this event?

Event: Felony Status Conference
Date: 08/26/2025 Time: 9:30 am
Judge: DAYSON, DANYA A Location: Courtroom 303

DC courtrooms are open to the public. There will be multiple cases scheduled for 9:30 so the conference will take place sometime between 9:30-10:30, unless defense asks for a continuance ahead of time. At this conference, the judge will check in with both the govt and defense and set dates for the next set of hearings to check in on things like potential plea negotiations, evidence testing, motions to change bond status, etc..... These hearings will be held every few months and usually last 15 minutes or less, so set your expectations accordingly. Short of a guilty plea, it will take awhile for this to work its way to resolution.

What’s the strategy with a pedophile denying what he did? He thinks he can lie his way out assaulting children?

That's what I don't understand. What kind of a strategy can his attorney present behind a not guilty plea? Other than insanity?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know if this is open to the public and what will occur at this event?

Event: Felony Status Conference
Date: 08/26/2025 Time: 9:30 am
Judge: DAYSON, DANYA A Location: Courtroom 303

DC courtrooms are open to the public. There will be multiple cases scheduled for 9:30 so the conference will take place sometime between 9:30-10:30, unless defense asks for a continuance ahead of time. At this conference, the judge will check in with both the govt and defense and set dates for the next set of hearings to check in on things like potential plea negotiations, evidence testing, motions to change bond status, etc..... These hearings will be held every few months and usually last 15 minutes or less, so set your expectations accordingly. Short of a guilty plea, it will take awhile for this to work its way to resolution.

What’s the strategy with a pedophile denying what he did? He thinks he can lie his way out assaulting children?

That's what I don't understand. What kind of a strategy can his attorney present behind a not guilty plea? Other than insanity?

The defense doesn't have the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. That said, cross examination of the prosecution's witnesses to undermine their credibility is one way to create reasonable doubt.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know if this is open to the public and what will occur at this event?

Event: Felony Status Conference
Date: 08/26/2025 Time: 9:30 am
Judge: DAYSON, DANYA A Location: Courtroom 303

DC courtrooms are open to the public. There will be multiple cases scheduled for 9:30 so the conference will take place sometime between 9:30-10:30, unless defense asks for a continuance ahead of time. At this conference, the judge will check in with both the govt and defense and set dates for the next set of hearings to check in on things like potential plea negotiations, evidence testing, motions to change bond status, etc..... These hearings will be held every few months and usually last 15 minutes or less, so set your expectations accordingly. Short of a guilty plea, it will take awhile for this to work its way to resolution.

What’s the strategy with a pedophile denying what he did? He thinks he can lie his way out assaulting children?

That's what I don't understand. What kind of a strategy can his attorney present behind a not guilty plea? Other than insanity?

The defense doesn't have the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. That said, cross examination of the prosecution's witnesses to undermine their credibility is one way to create reasonable doubt.

Interrogate the little children in a packed courtroom?

[Anonymous]

Can anyone answer this: if a child comes forward with an accusation in DC, does that give defense the right to directly cross examine or depose?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can anyone answer this: if a child comes forward with an accusation in DC, does that give defense the right to directly cross examine or depose?

There are no depositions in criminal cases. Yes, if the case went to trial the defense would have the opportunity to cross-examine a child victim if they testified. Defense counsel does not have a right to question witnesses outside of trial (a victim or witness can choose to speak with a defense attorney pre-trial but they do not have to), so if a plea agreement is reached there is no questioning of a victim/witness by defense counsel. This is why many cases like this resolve with a plea that to outside observers appears to be too lenient.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know if this is open to the public and what will occur at this event?

Event: Felony Status Conference
Date: 08/26/2025 Time: 9:30 am
Judge: DAYSON, DANYA A Location: Courtroom 303

DC courtrooms are open to the public. There will be multiple cases scheduled for 9:30 so the conference will take place sometime between 9:30-10:30, unless defense asks for a continuance ahead of time. At this conference, the judge will check in with both the govt and defense and set dates for the next set of hearings to check in on things like potential plea negotiations, evidence testing, motions to change bond status, etc..... These hearings will be held every few months and usually last 15 minutes or less, so set your expectations accordingly. Short of a guilty plea, it will take awhile for this to work its way to resolution.

What’s the strategy with a pedophile denying what he did? He thinks he can lie his way out assaulting children?

Seriously. Especially when more victims come forward. Arrogant strategy if he tries to deny everything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know if this is open to the public and what will occur at this event?

Event: Felony Status Conference
Date: 08/26/2025 Time: 9:30 am
Judge: DAYSON, DANYA A Location: Courtroom 303

DC courtrooms are open to the public. There will be multiple cases scheduled for 9:30 so the conference will take place sometime between 9:30-10:30, unless defense asks for a continuance ahead of time. At this conference, the judge will check in with both the govt and defense and set dates for the next set of hearings to check in on things like potential plea negotiations, evidence testing, motions to change bond status, etc..... These hearings will be held every few months and usually last 15 minutes or less, so set your expectations accordingly. Short of a guilty plea, it will take awhile for this to work its way to resolution.

What’s the strategy with a pedophile denying what he did? He thinks he can lie his way out assaulting children?

That's what I don't understand. What kind of a strategy can his attorney present behind a not guilty plea? Other than insanity?

The defense doesn't have the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. That said, cross examination of the prosecution's witnesses to undermine their credibility is one way to create reasonable doubt.

Interrogate the little children in a packed courtroom?

Yes. That’s why it’s important for any victims that haven’t come forward yet to now come forward. There’s strength in numbers. Put this criminal in prison for life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know if this is open to the public and what will occur at this event?

Event: Felony Status Conference
Date: 08/26/2025 Time: 9:30 am
Judge: DAYSON, DANYA A Location: Courtroom 303

DC courtrooms are open to the public. There will be multiple cases scheduled for 9:30 so the conference will take place sometime between 9:30-10:30, unless defense asks for a continuance ahead of time. At this conference, the judge will check in with both the govt and defense and set dates for the next set of hearings to check in on things like potential plea negotiations, evidence testing, motions to change bond status, etc..... These hearings will be held every few months and usually last 15 minutes or less, so set your expectations accordingly. Short of a guilty plea, it will take awhile for this to work its way to resolution.

What’s the strategy with a pedophile denying what he did? He thinks he can lie his way out assaulting children?

That's what I don't understand. What kind of a strategy can his attorney present behind a not guilty plea? Other than insanity?

The defense doesn't have the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. That said, cross examination of the prosecution's witnesses to undermine their credibility is one way to create reasonable doubt.

Interrogate the little children in a packed courtroom?

Yes. That’s why it’s important for any victims that haven’t come forward yet to now come forward. There’s strength in numbers. Put this criminal in prison for life.

This. Maybe the defense can poke holes in the testimonies of 3 young children. But what if 4 or 5 come forward? 6? 7? It decreases the chances that this pedophile is released back into the community.

[Anonymous]

Does the number of victims, even including those not willing to testify, have any impact on the kinds of plea deals that a prosecuter would be willing to consider?

[Anonymous]

What about the fact that the two female victims described similar assaults, same words, years apart. If I were on the jury that would be very meaningful.
I'm sure each side will have experts analyzing the victims' accounts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does the number of victims, even including those not willing to testify, have any impact on the kinds of plea deals that a prosecuter would be willing to consider?

Sure it can, but you’re still weighing the risks of going to trial with young children as your primary witnesses, the damage it could do to the children if they have to testify, and the guarantee of a conviction and a prison sentence through a plea.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I’m guessing the Australian government is paying whatever it takes to minimize his prison visit.

Your guess would be incorrect.

Am guessing you don’t know.

If you'd like to educate yourself instead of stirring up conspiracy theories, these websites can help you understand what support the Australia government provides to citizens who are arrested overseas: Arrested Or Jailed Overseas and Consular Services Charter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I’m guessing the Australian government is paying whatever it takes to minimize his prison visit.

Your guess would be incorrect.

Am guessing you don’t know.

If you'd like to educate yourself instead of stirring up conspiracy theories, these websites can help you understand what support the Australia government provides to citizens who are arrested overseas: Arrested Or Jailed Overseas and Consular Services Charter.

No one is asking for a primer on what services the Australian government provides Aussie criminals here in DC. I think the skepticism is derived from the fact Thomas Mahony was an Australian diplomat and likely used his position to access prestigious roles and also access local children and abuse them. One has to wonder what type of screening is done to ensure diplomats are mentally sound and able to represent a country. In an earlier post on this thread - his bio for an AU seminar on China Youth relations was really bizarre and read like he was mentally unsound (boasting about being an ancestor a notorious Australian crime family). But yet his employers including the Aus gov and World Bank didn’t notice any red flags?? The quote from the Aus govt in the WaPo article sounded oddly supportive of Mahony. Maybe the Australian government needs a new spokesperson to do media interviews or maybe they are supportive of Mahony?