I checked his Blog about a week ago. There were no updates since fall of
last year. Googling, I found nothing more current. I would have thought that
If the case went to trial, or dismissed, some reference would have come up.
I'm of the suspicion that someone is using the legal system to discredit and
break him because he photographed erotica.
On 8/7/05, William Robb wrote:
I wonder that as well, from time to time.
I either read, or was told a while back that he had annoyed someone he
shouldn't have annoyed, and found himself facing charges for a crime that
was very out of character for him.
I don't know how that worked out either.
He was charged with the death of a young teenage model in his studio,
wasn't he? I don't recall if it was murder or manslaughter, but IIRC,
there was a charge of administering a noxious substance as well.
It was alleged (again, IIRC) that he drugged a model, and did all
sorts of kinky things with her, and that the drug caused her death.
A couple of years ago when I was briefly on Leica User's Group, on of
the list members there was a lawyer who ended up representing him. I
don't know if that fellow's still his lawyer, or if his matter ever
came to trial or was otherwise resolved.
cheers,
frank
