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jj · 05-15-2012, 12:39 PM

oh, but it sounds like he stills thinks he's not guilty of these charges

i will look forward to hearing the missing pieces of the puzzle...why didn't he say so and take the stand when he had the chance...we wasted 3 years waiting (and probably $3M dollars as well!)

Raveena Aulakh
Staff Reporter

LONDON, ONT. — A tearful Michael Rafferty told Tori Stafford’s family that he is “very, very sorry” for what happened to their little girl but reiterated that he stands behind his plea of not guilty.

“I still disagree with the conviction on these three charges ... I am guilty of many crimes and many things I am very, very ashamed of,” said Rafferty.

“I am truly sorry to all the family... not that has any bearing coming from my mouth.”

Rafferty took most of those present in the courtroom by shock when Justice Thomas Heeney asked him if he had anything to say and Rafferty stood up and said yes. He then addressed Tara McDonald, Tori’s mother directly and said: “Nobody has all the pieces of the puzzle and I am willing to give them.”

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jj Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 5,265	Re: gone baby gone oh, but it sounds like he stills thinks he's not guilty of these charges i will look forward to hearing the missing pieces of the puzzle...why didn't he say so and take the stand when he had the chance...we wasted 3 years waiting (and probably $3M dollars as well!) Raveena Aulakh Staff Reporter LONDON, ONT. — A tearful Michael Rafferty told Tori Stafford’s family that he is “very, very sorry” for what happened to their little girl but reiterated that he stands behind his plea of not guilty. “I still disagree with the conviction on these three charges ... I am guilty of many crimes and many things I am very, very ashamed of,” said Rafferty. “I am truly sorry to all the family... not that has any bearing coming from my mouth.” Rafferty took most of those present in the courtroom by shock when Justice Thomas Heeney asked him if he had anything to say and Rafferty stood up and said yes. He then addressed Tara McDonald, Tori’s mother directly and said: “Nobody has all the pieces of the puzzle and I am willing to give them.”