GUILTY UK - MP Jo Cox, 41, fatally shot & stabbed, Birstall, West Yorks, 16 June 2016

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http://www.euronews.com/nocomment/2016/06/17/london-tribute-for-murdered-mp-jo-cox/

 

[dotr]

http://www.cp24.com/world/suspect-i...had-ties-to-white-supremacist-group-1.2949698

Suspect in UK lawmaker Jo Cox killing had ties to white supremacist group

BIRSTALL, England -- Campaigning in Britain's European Union membership referendum remained suspended Friday as the country absorbed the daylight slaying of lawmaker Jo Cox with shock, and worry that the political fury unleashed by the EU campaign was somehow connected to the killing.

A U.S. civil rights group said the man suspected of the gun and knife attack had links to an American white supremacist organization.

The Southern Poverty Law Center said it has records showing Thomas Mair was a supporter of the National Alliance. The centre said Mair purchased a manual from the group in 1999 that included instructions on how to build a pistol.

 

[jslk]

I can't fathom it. We're not the kind of country where politicians get assassinated?! Or maybe we are 😢

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[skibaboo]

Jo Cox death: Thomas Mair charged with murder of 41-year-old Batley and Spen MP

West Yorkshire Police said Thomas Mair, of Birstall, has been charged with murder, grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon.

The 52-year-old will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court today.

 

[Everyday Grace]

Police investigating the killing of MP Jo Cox have said they are prioritising inquiries into the suspect's possible links to right-wing extremism.

The BBC understands Nazi regalia was recovered at suspect Tommy Mair's home.

West Yorkshire Police's temporary Chief Constable Dee Collins said the force was also pursuing the suspect's link to mental health services.

More at the link:

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-36560895

 

[eucalyptuz]

Powerful editorial looking at media's responsibility/culpability...

http://www.lbc.co.uk/jamess-monologue-on-jo-cox-is-a-must-listen-132384

ETA: Well I guess he is really poking the finger at the extreme right, but the hysteria that is allowed to play out on the airwaves by biased, bought and click-hungry media really does fan the flames...

 

[Ellmau]

Jo Cox death: Thomas Mair charged with murder of 41-year-old Batley and Spen MP

West Yorkshire Police said Thomas Mair, of Birstall, has been charged with murder, grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon.

The 52-year-old will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court today.

Why Westminster and not in Yorkshire?

He has now arrived there:

Thomas Mair, 52, gave his name as "Death to traitors, freedom for Britain" as he appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of MP Jo Cox.

With the cuffs removed the hearing continued. Asked his name Mair said only: "My name is death to traitors freedom for Britain". He remained silent when asked his date of birth and address.

A short summary of the events leading to Mrs Cox's death and Mair's subsequent arrest was read to the court by prosecuting council David Cawthorne.

Mair was remanded in custody for a bail hearing at the Old Bailey on Monday, June 20, though it was indicated that no bail application was likely.

Mair refused to give his correct name to the court and remained silent when asked his address and date of birth.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...s-mair-arrives-at-court-following-murder-cha/

 

[Ellmau]

The other victim, who survived:

A 77-year-old former miner was named today as the pensioner who was stabbed as he bravely tried to tackle Jo Cox’s killer, write Harry Yorke and Martin Evans.

Bernard Kenny was waiting outside Birstall library in his car, after taking his wife there to return a book, when he saw the MP being attacked and got out of his car to help her.

He was stabbed in the abdomen by the gunman, and remains in hospital being treated for serious injuries, which are described as “non life threatening”.

(From same link as above)

More here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...ied-to-tackle-jo-cox-was-also-hero-of-collie/

 

[jslk]

Maybe due to the seriousness of the offense it's been transferred to Westminster - I would guess.

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[skibaboo]

Why Westminster and not in Yorkshire?

He has now arrived there:



http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...s-mair-arrives-at-court-following-murder-cha/

Maybe due to the seriousness of the offense it's been transferred to Westminster - I would guess.

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"because of the nature of the offence and the victim, the protocol was to hear the case in London." https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jun/18/thomas-mair-charged-with-of-mp-jo-cox



The CPS revealed its Specialist Crime and Counter Terrorism Division was “supporting and advising police in their investigation".

Given the nature and victim of the crime, the department’s involvement suggests charges under terrorism legislation are among the options under consideration.

The division deals only with terrorism and high-profile and complex crimes, whereas a more straightforward killing would be handled by a local or regional CPS branch.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/jo-cox-murder-death-tommy-mair-thomas-anti-terrorism-police-cps-labour-mp-dead-killing-a7088351.html



A couple of links explaining why it was moved to London (Westminster)

 

[Ellmau]

Thanks Skibaboo.

(So sorry for your own loss btw.)

 

[MelmothTheLost]

I'm so shocked. This is just a few miles from me, though she wasn't my local MP I knew about her.

I worked in West Yorkshire for a few years up to 2011, living in Gomersal. She was only elected last year but I guess she would have been my MP had I still been living there. I used to drive through Birstall 5 days a week to and from the office so know the area pretty well.

 

[Indy Anna]

A jury has been shown photos of a sawn-off, German-made rifle and a dagger-like knife allegedly used to murder Labour MP Jo Cox.

[...]

A knife with a seven-inch blade was found in gardener Mair's backpack along with the adapted gun when he was arrested, it is alleged.
And .22 ammunition was found in his pockets, London's Old Bailey heard.
Richard Whittam QC, prosecuting, said: "Blood on the handle of the knife contains a major DNA profile matching that of Jo Cox and a minor DNA profile of the defendant."

[...]

The Old Bailey heard Mrs Cox's manager, Fazila Aswat, desperately tried to fight off Mair by hitting him with her handbag but had to back away in fear for her own life.

Read more at ... http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jo-cox-murder-trial-jury-9258840

 

[Alyce]

No Court today as prison staff have walked out and won't allow defendants in or out of prison.


Jo Cox murder trial has been halted at the Old Bailey as thousands of prison officers stop working in protest over health and safety concerns.

The Prison Officers Association (POA) has directed all its members to take part in a day of protest after negotiations with the Government broke down.

It has led to many courts grinding to a halt as defendants have not been produced from custody.

Among the most high-profile cases affected is that of Thomas Mair, who was not brought to the Old Bailey from Belmarsh Prison on Tuesday for the second day of the Jo Cox murder trial.


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...fficers-halt-work-in-protest-at-health-and-s/

 

[Indy Anna]

The man accused of murdering the Labour MP Jo Cox was armed with expanding hollow-tipped bullets designed to inflict maximum damage, the Old Bailey heard.

When arrested, Thomas Mair was found to have a bag containing 25 .22 rounds, of which 12 had hollow-point bullets made of lead, the jury was told.

Read more at ... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...-thomas-mair-armed-hunting-bullets-court-told

 

[Indy Anna]

Jo Cox murder trial: Mair 'told onlookers to 'move back' as he killed MP'
The latest from the Old Bailey

http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/jo-cox-murder-trial-mair-12189758


Jo Cox suspect told police 'it's me' as they wrestled him to the ground, court heard

http://www.independent.ie/world-new...d-him-to-the-ground-court-heard-35220313.html


LIVE: Jo Cox murder accused ‘armed with vermin-killing bullets’

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co....d-armed-with-vermin-killing-bullets-1-8246071

 

[Indy Anna]

Audio of 999 call played at trial.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/video/2016/nov/18/witnesss-999-call-following-jo-cox-audio

 

[Indy Anna]

The alleged right-wing extremist accused of murdering Jo Cox kept newspaper articles referencing the MP’s support for the European Union and a “Third Reich eagle with a swastika”, a court has heard.

Thomas Mair, 53, is also alleged to have kept German military history books, Nazi memorabilia and news cuttings surrounding Norwegian murderer Anders Breivik in his home.

Read more at ... http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...-reich-eagle-remain-eu-articles-a7429911.html


The court heard that in the months before he allegedly killed Mrs Cox, Mair repeatedly visited neo-Nazi, right-wing and white supremacy websites.

Mr Whittam said that Mair used computers at public libraries in Birstall and Batley to access the material.

Read more at ... http://news.sky.com/story/jo-cox-tr...g-mp-researched-neo-nazis-court-told-10666363

 

[Legally Bland]

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[FONT=&amp]Jo Cox 'killer' will not give evidence and his barrister will not offer any evidence on his behalf.[/FONT]

 

[Legally Bland]

Should be a pretty quick verdict.