Originally Posted by Far-L

Most of the reason I think many of us here think Donny is guilty as charged is actually based on very circumstantial evidence that would not have any real bearing on his case. How he treated models as a pornographer does not count at all. It just makes those of us in this biz know we wouldn't work with him and think he is the sort that gives the industry exactly the stereotype of evil porn people that most here would never want to be associated with.

The thing that will convict him in court is those girls getting up and testifying.

However, if they are just as prone to lying and manipulating and whatever Donny paints them to be, then their stories might have too many contradictions and a jury may even think they are lying and Donny is innocent. I don't know if any of you remember what 13 to 16 year olds are capable of, or have kids to remind you, but that sort of drama is not unusual at all. The Salem Witch trials started with a twelve year old talking all sorts of hooey if I recall correctly.

MaDalton is right. We can all have our own opinions of guilt vs innocent but only the final judgement of the court is going to speak definitively on the subject.

Until then, we are all just taking part in a sort of sick and perverse entertainment. I know I am guilty of it. Getting the letters and sending Donny the GFY thread has added an element to this that is pure train wreck. I don't want to turn away from it. But I do feel like it makes me a bit of an a-hole for doing so.