What a truly dreadful state of affairs. How can it possibly take 6 weeks to bring about a mere preliminary hearing... I know we're talking about Spams and their blood-sucking lawyers (sorry, Tudor!), but surely even they can sort this out with a bit more speed? And what made that judge presume that the 'veteran aviator' would not return?
What was the result of the independent blood test? There was one, I presume..?? I just hope that he's proved innocent and then sues for a fortune!