Reactions to Attorney Kock’s Comments that Van Der Sloot, Kalpoes Could Go On Trial This Summer (John Q. Kelly & Dave Holloway) Part I

What is the reaction to the comments by the attorney for suspects Deepak and Satish Kalpoe tell us that his clients and Joran Van Der Sloot could be charged with murder by June? Attorney David Kock comments has made some optimistic while others appear more cautious and a wait and see approach.

David Kock: Of course, it’s a call of the DA. But from the information that we are getting, it seems like, you know, they know, too, they have to round this up. I won’t be surprised if, you know, summer, June, July the case will be presented.

Reaction from John Q. Kelly from Rita Cosby’s ‘Live & Direct’.

JOHN Q. KELLY, HOLLOWAY FAMILY ATTORNEY: Well, it’d be good. It’s my understand that what Mr. Kock was saying is the DA still has to present the case, and then there’ll be a determination whether there are actually charges brought on the murder one charge or some lesser charge. But you know, hope springs eternal. It’d be terrific if that’s what’s going to happen down the line. And certainly, Mr. Kock has inside information from his clients as to their exposure and what could happen in this case.
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How Cool is This? Video of Disney Land Circa 1956

Ever long for the times of days gone by? See some great nostalgic video footage of Disney Land, 1956. In 50 years just a couple of things have changed. To say the least. Take the time and go see Disney Land, the way it used to look.

Go see some fun video at the Travel Bloggers that will remind everyone of a little bit simpler time.

Diario: Everything indicates that not much time is remaining for the Public Prosecutor to present its case of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway

Diario: March 20, 2006; TUR COS TA INDICA CU NO FALTA HOPI, PA MINISTERIO PUBLICO PRESENTA SU CASO PA CU DESAPARICION DI NATALEE HOLLOWAY

Everything indicates that not much time is remaining for the Public Prosecutor to present its case of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway

ORANJESTAD(AAN): Recently, DIARIO tried to get in touch with Satish Kalpoe’s attorney, to ask him how his client is doing, given that recently, Joran van der Sloot went on various TV and radio channels and said that he is no longer friends with the Kalpoe brothers, because they still don’t want to admit that Satish came to pick him up at the beach the night that Natalee Holloway disappeared, to bring him back home.
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Debra LaFave; Charges Dropped in Marion County

Welcome to the world of double standards. Assistant State Attorney Richard Ridgway, dropped the charges stating he did so at the “well-being of the victim” That being said to continue to allow these soft penalties on females and teachers no less only emboldens them. There is no penalty for the crime. That’s what out legal system is putting forth. Imagine if this was a man having sex with a 14 year old girl? OK, imagine its in a state other than in VT or OH. If this was about the “well being” of the victim, one wonders whether there will be a civil case where the victim might testify?

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Attorney Kock: Van Der Sloot, Kalpoes Could Go On Trial This Summer

In a surprising announcement yesterday the attorney that represents Deepak and Satish Kalpoe stated that Deepak Kalpoe, Satish Kalpoe and Joran Van der Sloot could face charges as soon as June or July of this year.

The Kalpoes’ attorney, David Kock, told MSNBC that any or all of the men could face first-degree murder, manslaughter or accomplice charges.

“The (district attorney) can also present, let’s say, the first instance, the heavier charge and then subsidiary. If that cannot be proven then, and if that cannot be proven, and then to lighter forms of crimes,” Kock said.

Attorney Kock also stated that his clients deny the comments made by Joran Van der Sloot in that they picked him up at the beach. Joran had first stated that Deepak did and then that Satish picked him up from the beach near the Fisherman’s Huts.

Kock casts the blame on Van Der Sloot, who he said is still lying about what happened the night Natalee Holloway disappeared. Kock said his clients never came to get Van Der Sloot after he stayed at the beach with Natalee.

“They didn’t pick him up, so that’s a flagrant lie. If you say that, and he’s saying that, and that’s his story, and that he called Deepak and afterwards Satish came and he picked him up. That’s a lie,” Kock said. (NBC 13)

The information that the three suspects will be charged has been taken by many with a cautious approach. It was not too long ago that we were told that the suspects would be re-arrested. Then we were told by Steven Cohen that the three would be brought in for questioning around Christmas. Then we were promised “fireworks”. Needless to say, none of the above occurred. However, this time the information comes from a clients attorney rather than the ALE, Prosecutor’s Office or spokesperson for Aruba. David Kock also appeared last night on the Rita Cosby show, ‘Live & Direct’.

DAVID KOCK, KALPOE BROTHERS’ ATTORNEY: We don’t think there’s much reason for them to wait that much longer. Of course, it’s a call of the DA. But from the information that we are getting, it seems like, you know, they know, too, they have to round this up. I won’t be surprised if, you know, summer, June, July the case will be presented.

DARREN MACKOFF, LIVE AND DIRECT PRODUCER: And will it be presented, do you feel, against all three boys?

KOCK: I think the DA will do—will present the case against all three boys, yes.

MACKOFF: And will that be with charges of—how does it work here, first-degree murder, second? How does…

KOCK: You have a spectrum of accusations that the DA can present, from first degree to, you know, manslaughter to accomplice.

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