Post by scotkaz on Sept 1, 2007 5:31:57 GMT -5
Kenny is absolutley delighted with this news and said, "This is what I have waited for, for so long. I want the world to know I am an innocent man and they will know this by the end of this trial."
We discussed the obstacles that could still be put in his way by the Prosecution, one being that they could offer a deal rather than have a trial. He was adamant that he will not accept any plea deals.
He said, "It would be a waste of time them even asking the question. All I am interested in is having my name cleared. I have not sat here on death row for 21 years proclaiming my innocence, to take any deal now. The evidence proves beyond all reasonable doubt that what I have been saying from day one is correct.
I have had offers of deals in the past and I was not interested in them then, and I am not interested in them now. No deal, no matter how sweet it is would make me waiver. Even if they said to me that I could come home to Scotland tomorrow if only I would admit my guilt, I would refuse it.
This is a matter of principle, pride and honour. I am an innocent man and I will never admit to doing something I did not do. Not for anything or anyone.
The State have been told they have to retry me or free me. I want my trial. Then people will see for themselve the truth.
Kenny is really looking forward to having his day in court since he believes as I do that no jury in the land would find him anything but not guilty once they heard the evidence.
He is very upbeat and hoping to hear soon when he will be moved to county jail. He is happy that at last things are moving on and is looking forward to the day he gets back to Scotland.
He said he is not staying in USA any longer than he has to. "I have never intended staying long in USA, I am coming home to Scotland as soon as I can, that is my home, it is where I belong"