In October 2006, Hans Reiser, creator of the ReiserFS filesystem, was arrested under the suspicion of the murder of his wife, Nina, who had disappeared off the face of the earth after dropping their two children off at Hans' home. The two were divorced, and fighting a legal battle over ownership of the Namesys company and the custody of their children. Even though the body was never found, he has been declared guilty of first degree murder.
To view parent comment, click here.
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
Member since:2005-07-24
At a certain point in real-life affairs, it simply does not make sense to continue to play the epistemological skeptic any longer.
A jury of his peers, each member accepted as such by the defense, viewed the known evidence and considered it over a period of nearly 6 months. They were each personally exposed to the arguments and evidence of both the prosecution and of the defense. They rendered a verdict of guilty.
Now, answer me this: Why should I weight the opinions of random OSNews posters, who have gotten their sketchy information mostly from news stories in the press and posts here on OSNews and perhaps in other forums, higher than I weight the determination of those 12 people.
Beyond this point, we may as well be debating the actual existence of a christian god.
Member since:2006-02-06
Hey, sbergman. I usually agree with you, but I think you're drifting badly here.
The guy is NOT saying Hans is innocent. He is just saying that he prefers not to make any concrete comments on his innocence because he doesn't have enough to say he is guilty or innocent.
Now, you can argue that "when it comes to the law" he IS guilty, but there is more than law in this world and I've seen courts messing up before, at least in my country.
Regards,
Alexandre
PS: At least that is how I read the guys post. Not too sure if that is exactly what he meant, though.
Member since:2008-03-24
Because judgements of men are insignificant compared to laws of God with eternal consequences. And one of those posters might cite the mind of the Lord based upon God's historical and future dealings with mankind as revealed in holy writ.
Isaiah 2:3
…and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
Member since:
2008-03-25
It's proven guilty *by those people on court only*. How much you trust their ability and correctness is another thing. Court *prove* something guilty doesn't mean it is really guilty. You have your own judgement.