Dear Editor,
I have been following the ATL pension fraud case very closely and I am appalled at the manner that legal counsel for the defence conduct themselves. I am referring particularly to KD Knight.
The reports that I have read of his in-court behaviour seem the same that I saw in the Mannatt/Dudus Enquiry in which he was dubbed "star boy" based on similar abhorrent actions. I've never seen such unprofessionalism in one of the professions that one can argue is a very prestigious one.
In one of the reports Knight was cross-examining the legal counsel of the ATL/Sandals Group Dmitri Singh and hurled insults at him, one of them stating that Singh is a disgrace to the legal profession.
I would like to contrast public cases that we see in other countries like the United States where the lawyers act with professionalism and class, even when things are not going their way. You can see frustration at times, but I have not seen the type of behaviour of blatant disrespect that Knight displays.
It's quite ironic that the very person that is behaving like a barbarian is saying that someone else is a disgrace to the legal profession. The type of behaviour that Knight displays is what I believe has contributed to the decay in Jamaica. This speaks to the like-mindedness of the Jamaican people who think that his behaviour is not only acceptable but that he deserves praise for it. It is this lack of respect that permeates the entire society and has resulted in a very backward and barbaric society. No regard for others is evident in the murder rate, the way we use our roads and in the poor adherence to basic laws that keep order in the society.
I think Jamaica is a great country, but with people behaving like KD Knight it's actually a very unbearable society to live in. I can't understand why he thinks that his methods are effective and that he has to behave in such a sickening way. I was happy to see that Mr Singh, and the previous witness, David Davies, stood their ground.
I actually have mixed feeling towards Knight's behaviour as, on one hand it is quite funny to me to see someone reduce himself to such a low level, but on the other hand it's sad to see that kind of behaviour being held in high regard. He may think that shouting and insulting is a way to get respect, but it's a major turnoff for any decent and rational human being. I'm happy the judge stepped in to make him know that his behaviour is unacceptable, but it seems the greater society sees this as a "star boy" quality.
Unfortunately I have no solutions for Knight, as certain things cannot be taught to a man his age. But there is still hope for Jamaica in the way we raise the future generation, which would be to have basic respect and regard for each other.
Shivam Patel
spatel0116@gmail.com
'Star Boy' at it again
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I have been following the ATL pension fraud case very closely and I am appalled at the manner that legal counsel for the defence conduct themselves. I am referring particularly to KD Knight.
The reports that I have read of his in-court behaviour seem the same that I saw in the Mannatt/Dudus Enquiry in which he was dubbed "star boy" based on similar abhorrent actions. I've never seen such unprofessionalism in one of the professions that one can argue is a very prestigious one.
In one of the reports Knight was cross-examining the legal counsel of the ATL/Sandals Group Dmitri Singh and hurled insults at him, one of them stating that Singh is a disgrace to the legal profession.
I would like to contrast public cases that we see in other countries like the United States where the lawyers act with professionalism and class, even when things are not going their way. You can see frustration at times, but I have not seen the type of behaviour of blatant disrespect that Knight displays.
It's quite ironic that the very person that is behaving like a barbarian is saying that someone else is a disgrace to the legal profession. The type of behaviour that Knight displays is what I believe has contributed to the decay in Jamaica. This speaks to the like-mindedness of the Jamaican people who think that his behaviour is not only acceptable but that he deserves praise for it. It is this lack of respect that permeates the entire society and has resulted in a very backward and barbaric society. No regard for others is evident in the murder rate, the way we use our roads and in the poor adherence to basic laws that keep order in the society.
I think Jamaica is a great country, but with people behaving like KD Knight it's actually a very unbearable society to live in. I can't understand why he thinks that his methods are effective and that he has to behave in such a sickening way. I was happy to see that Mr Singh, and the previous witness, David Davies, stood their ground.
I actually have mixed feeling towards Knight's behaviour as, on one hand it is quite funny to me to see someone reduce himself to such a low level, but on the other hand it's sad to see that kind of behaviour being held in high regard. He may think that shouting and insulting is a way to get respect, but it's a major turnoff for any decent and rational human being. I'm happy the judge stepped in to make him know that his behaviour is unacceptable, but it seems the greater society sees this as a "star boy" quality.
Unfortunately I have no solutions for Knight, as certain things cannot be taught to a man his age. But there is still hope for Jamaica in the way we raise the future generation, which would be to have basic respect and regard for each other.
Shivam Patel
spatel0116@gmail.com
'Star Boy' at it again
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