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Stein Looking to Solve Assault Case Amicably --- Brown does not plan to give in.

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Philipsburg:---- The public prosecutor's office is trying their best to have Lisa Brown Mackay settle the case she has against Today Newspaper editor Hilbert Haar. Brown was called in by Chief Prosecutor Taco Stein early last week where she was asked to talk the matter over in Stein's office with Haar and the two should shake hands and put the recent assault behind their backs.
Brown was given one week to think about settling the matter amicably. She is expected to meet with Stein sometime this week to say whether she intend to take his advice and to move on.
However, Mackay Brown and her husband do not intend to allow Haar to escape with his abusive attitude. Brown in a statement to SMN News said she would not allow this matter to escape in no shape or form. She said someone has to stand up against Haar and let him understand that he would not get away from the justice system after abusing women.

Brown said she already sought legal advice on the case but would not elaborate on the actions she intends to take against the editor of the Today Newspaper.

Hilbert Haar was arrested on Tuesday May 12 after he allegedly slapped Brown Mackay as well as punching her behind the head when she went to the newspaper office to retrieve her camera from another colleague. Haar spent two nights behind bars before being released. So far, the newspaper editor has refused to apologize for his actions. This is the second time Haar has physically assaulted Brown, on the first occasion he was warned by police says Brown.
In the meantime, several persons within the community expressed outrage at Haar whom they consider a racist. According to several letters sent to this website it is said that Haar uses the newspaper for which he worked to criticize as well as mock the local indigenous St. Maarteners. Haar would also attack several other media representatives by writing all sorts of negative opinions about them that is printed in the Today. On Monday, Haar wrote another opinion of his about the two websites on St. Maarten that publishes the names of suspects. He suggested that suspects should sue these websites since according to him this would hinder the person's future. The latest opinion of Hilbert Haar only came after SMN News published the letters that were sent to us criticizing his behavior.

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Jimbo
May, 26, 2009, 14:57
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Jimbo,
I am so shocked and surprise that chief prosecutor mr.Taco Stein is using his human relation ability, which was thusfar unheard of to our public knowledge, in going the extra mileage to mediate in a case of clear cut human abuse.
As far as my memory served me well I

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Jimbo
May, 26, 2009, 15:35
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Jimbo,
I am so shocked and surprise that chief prosecutor mr.Taco Stein is using his human relation ability, which was thusfar unheard of to our publc knowledge, in going the extra mileage to mediate in a case of clear cut human abuse.
As far as my memory serves me well I never knew that our chief prosecutor really has this soft side of being a humble mediator, referee or arbitrator in settling issues between parties engaged in disputes.
Sad that his hidden human side only surfaced unfortunately when the recent case of clear cut human abuse took place and was filed at his office.
And the fact that in earlier cases of human abuse to public knowledge he never demonstrated this type of attention and concern in playing the role of mediator, referee or arbitrator rather than following the normal and usual process or procedure do raise eyebrows and questions!!!!
Is it because the perpetrator is a white Dutchman??????
Is it because he is the chief editor of a newspaper belonging to an advisor of "Leader of government"??????
Is it because he can or may be friend of the chief prosecutor?????
mr.Taco Stein, whenever a different treatment is applied in any situation credible questions will be asked and proper answers must be given.
In order for the image of the prosecutor's office to be or remain credible in the eyes of the population actions from that office will always speak volumes and determine the character, the credibility, the quality, the neutrality and unbias image of the office.


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Unbelievable
May, 26, 2009, 17:24
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I have never heard of a public prosecutor mediating a case rather than carrying out justice. I am still amazed that this husband allowed this dude to put his hand on his wife (twice) and not break it. What sxm coming too?

Is Stein a public prosecutor carrying out the law of the land or an attorney trying to protect and help his client in mediating this case. Unbelievable

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Regular but not consistant buyer of the Today paper
May, 27, 2009, 10:22
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to Unbelievable. If you knew the entire story or it correctly you would know that the husband had to be restrained by the workers from beating this guy.

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Somebody
May, 27, 2009, 11:34
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I thought this case was swept under the carpet like so many other. Lisa you are a young, strong and intelligent woman. Mr. Haar thought he could abuse you and get away with it like he always did. And this will never sit well with him. He is not someone that can be trusted or who abide by the law. Who knows what mischief he left behind in Holland or the USA where he himself admitted to have been living and working illegally. He drove around for years without a valid license and insurance for his vehicle (maybe still does). If we let him get away now, he will only get worse. And his employer, the one who constantly allows him to get away with his radical behavior, should also suffer the consequences. I do not think there is a problem with our justice system. The problem begins with the ones who were placed there to make sure it is carried out fairly.

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Fellow Female!!!!
May, 27, 2009, 11:37
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smilies/shocked.gif Whaaaaaaaaat I cant believe what i am reading here today.
To Ms. MsKay if you let this slide for the SECOND time you will be a REALLLLLLLL FOOOOOOLLLLLLLL.
WHY YOU ASK??? becacuse you let it slide the first time and he tried it again. dont be stupid punish him, cause if the shoe was on the other foot the proscecutor would NEVER ask him the settle it amicably.

go full speed ahead girl.
press the charges.
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