Thank You Mr. Javanovic: Contrived Evidence Motivated by Propoganda

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Submitted by Brian K. Doan, Mar 22, 2008 23:43

While I do not have the expertise in nuclear physics that Mr. Drasko Jovanovic possesses, I wholeheartedly concur with his statement: " I find that the English "evidence" is so contrived and motivated by propaganda that it has no merit."

My concurrence is based on knowledge of witnesses whose testimony was submitted into evidence in spite of their testimony having proved beyond reasonable doubt by lead investigators assigned to the Litvinenko case to have been fabricated. One investigator, a man with an exemplary career of long standing with MI6 who pressed for the removal of a key witness who had submitted false and misleading testimony in support of Boris Berezovsky's testimony was removed from the case and reassigned to night duty in the slum of London.

Beyond the forensic evidence on the polonium 210 trail, there was evidence amassed against Lugovoy that was without question contrived and motivated by propaganda. Here too, without a shred of evidence beyond a contrived and politically motivated media campaign launched by Russia's Most Wanted self-exiled oligarchs, members of their entourage of former KGB FSB agents and Russian dissidents, the media embraced their every word to discredit the leadership of Russia.

My sincere thanks to Mr. Jovanovic for his contribution on his knowledge of polonium 210.

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Now there is a meticulously researched and fascinating book by NYTimes London Bureau chief AA. Cowell The Terminal Spy: A... [MORE]	kasia	Aug 20, 2008 21:32
As another reader has said, polonium-210 has a short half life (138 days), which means it is only dangerous for... [MORE]	Nullius	May 3, 2008 16:39
All other articles I came across state that Litvinenko met Lugovoy first and Scaramella afterwards, which explains that the later... [MORE]	Tatiana	Mar 25, 2008 10:49
The half - life of Polonium 210 is 138.3 days. It decays into nonradioactive lead. Half of the radioactivity in... [MORE]	Dr. Gene Nelson	Mar 25, 2008 09:45
All the patterns of contamination with polonium indicate that the aerosol -spray system was used and not a cap of... [MORE]	Andrew	Mar 25, 2008 08:34
This article repeats what was published earlier in "IZVESTIA" and sometimes looks as translation from Russian. [MORE]	Mikhail Mayants	Mar 24, 2008 20:20
Universal guiding principle of all unbiassed investigations has always been "look for the one who benefits from crime". I was... [MORE]	Notagain	Mar 24, 2008 13:00
Let's look at some of those pieces of the puzzle that Edward Epstein is so proud of having assembled. He... [MORE]	Vitkacy	Mar 23, 2008 19:33
At first it seems that englishmen in their boring life just wanna like some of these plots, difficult crimes like... [MORE]	Denis	Mar 23, 2008 13:07
Mr Epstein's very interesting article glosses over 3 points: The very real possibility that the Russian authorities have pulled the wool... [MORE]	Richard	Mar 24, 2008 13:19
I want to thank the author, because this is first article that not screams "Oh my god, Russians are MONSTERS!!!... [MORE]	Amalan	Mar 22, 2008 23:19
Wow! It _first_ article on this theme which tries to study the facts instead of to hang up labels and... [MORE]	freecod	Mar 22, 2008 23:13
This is the first article on the subject that makes sense. The British "official version" is pure absurd: the spy... [MORE]	Abzats	Mar 22, 2008 22:39
It's amazing!!! There is so objective article in american paper. Thank you! IMHO FSB or Putin didn't have any reasons... [MORE]	CrocoDilya	Mar 22, 2008 14:13
It is the first objective article about this case I've seen [MORE]	Mikhail Pavlov	Mar 22, 2008 11:51
I am a nuclear physicist. My father worked in Paris for ten years under Maria Curie and especially with Polonium... [MORE]	Drasko Jovanovic	Mar 22, 2008 10:39
While I do not have the expertise in nuclear physics that Mr. Drasko Jovanovic possesses, I wholeheartedly concur with his...	Brian K. Doan	Mar 22, 2008 23:43
Expert in nuclear biology writes about polonium poisoning (attention, Russian live journal) http://nuxpert.livejournal.com/615.html among others he gives answer to the questions... [MORE]	An-Tin	Mar 22, 2008 08:11
Dear commentators you very amusing! 1. All that I print your mass-media you consider{count} as the absolute truth and blindly... [MORE]	Art	Mar 22, 2008 01:10
I will admit, I was one of those people who bought into the media's perspective on Russia, which after reading... [MORE]	DS	Mar 21, 2008 21:50
Very poor article. The author seems to forget that contaminated places were found in Germany, where Lugovoy's friend Kovtun transited... [MORE]	Maroussia	Mar 21, 2008 17:52
First of all, thank you Mr.Epstein. You have done a deep analisys of this dark story. Even for me (although... [MORE]	From Russia (not beeing a bear)	Mar 21, 2008 17:31
Mainstream media's obsession with punishing Russia must end. It has escalated into a neurosis of unprecedented proportions as attested to... [MORE]	Brian K. Doan	Mar 21, 2008 15:00
Thanks for objective clause. [MORE]	Aleks	Mar 21, 2008 14:34
Bravo Mr.Epstein! It is a first time I read such a high-level article in English. I read a bit Russian... [MORE]	Jan Evert	Mar 21, 2008 13:34
There's an annual Economic forum in Sochi, Russia which takes place in late September. This is a high level event... [MORE]	yurisochi.ru	Mar 21, 2008 12:06
I can undestand why some politic dont like Russia. Every country have to have politic and interest. "Pie" is not... [MORE]	Sergey	Mar 21, 2008 10:15
Congratulations to the author who is able to even question the most popular version of the events. In fact, the roots... [MORE]	Finamrus	Mar 21, 2008 09:22
First truly professional report on this matter I have read. Thank you! [MORE]	Roman	Mar 21, 2008 08:01
At least someone is trying to take an unbiased look at this the issue, ask inconvenient questions and point out... [MORE]	Zergut	Mar 21, 2008 08:00
Over a year ago, I offered some thoughts on this. Please find below. V/r -TR Baghdad, Iraq "The Informed Constituent" (Albany,... [MORE]	Tom Raleigh	Mar 20, 2008 10:02
To Mr. Raleigh: First, the fact that you have to use the space allotted for comments on another journalist's article hints... [MORE]	Ashley MacDonald	Mar 21, 2008 06:06
The argument that "KGB did that because it is their method to obliterate, intimidate or whatever" calls the question -... [MORE]	Konstantin	Mar 21, 2008 13:07
Ms. McDonald, Thank you for your note. You rightfully point out my breach "comment etiquette." In retrospect, I ought to have... [MORE]	Tom Raleigh	Mar 21, 2008 14:12
Your commentary reads like a twenty year old propaganda essay directed at an uninformed reader. I would have completely dismissed... [MORE]	T	Mar 22, 2008 03:35
Mr. Raleigh I could easily accept back-seat Politicos, Vanessa Redgrave and Colorado rednecks buying into Polonium fairtale, but not a seasoned... [MORE]	Alex	Mar 22, 2008 09:31
Lugovoy and Kovtun (latter for the first time) came to London NOT on the 15th, but 16th October 2006. They... [MORE]	Boris Volodarsky	Mar 20, 2008 09:49
Its brilliance information. I hope someday we will find an answer about british black market of polonium. [MORE]	Alberto	Mar 20, 2008 07:10
Excellent article. Comments by Boris Volodarsky are full of false information. Prof John Henry was invited by Goldfarb on Nov.15... [MORE]	Alexander	Mar 23, 2008 18:20
So, Litvinenko poisoned himself... No! Really? That much was bloody obvious to anyone with a brain long ago. The whole... [MORE]	Michael	Mar 20, 2008 05:11
"1. Although Epstein states that there was "no extradition treaty between Britain and Russia", both countries have in fact signed... [MORE]	Andy from Indy	Mar 20, 2008 01:03
Submitted by Andy from Indy, Mar 20, 2008 01:03 "1. Although Epstein states that there was "no extradition treaty between Britain... [MORE]	Egor	Mar 21, 2008 17:40
Splendid piece of journalism. This may restore my faith in the profession. Thank you! [MORE]	andrew	Mar 19, 2008 19:43
Mr. Epstein: I know through Paul Stubbs (MI6) that your analysis on the polonium 210 trail is accurate as are... [MORE]	Karon von Gerhke	Mar 19, 2008 17:15
I wonder whether polonium-210 was actually used as a poison or only to mask another compound and to mark Mr.... [MORE]	AEB	Mar 19, 2008 16:56
It's amazing the twist of all western media outlets making does to distort the truth and obscure facts. And it... [MORE]	Paul	Mar 21, 2008 07:02
I really appreciated this article but would like to correct/clarify it on the following points: 1. Although Epstein states that there... [MORE]	Mattias Wikstrom	Mar 19, 2008 16:17
Isn't it rather droll that the only evidence we have that Litvinenko ever named Lugovoy, or that he ever exonerated... [MORE]	Max	Mar 23, 2008 23:37
"Isn't it rather droll that the only evidence we have that Litvinenko ever named Lugovoy, or that he ever exonerated... [MORE]	Mattias Wikstrom	Mar 24, 2008 03:44
Alex Goldfarb graduated from Moscow Kurchatov institute of Atomic Energy -radiobiology (1969-75) and from Weizman Institute in Israel (1975-80 )... [MORE]	Illia	Mar 24, 2008 09:55
"both countries have in fact signed the European Convention on Extradition." Article 2 , paragraph 3 of that convention: "Any Contracting Party... [MORE]	R. C. Portegies	Mar 24, 2008 12:58
"Exactly WHEN did Litvinenko meet Lugovoy and Kovtun at the Itsu?" I do not see the point of this question, but... [MORE]	Mattias Wikstrom	Mar 25, 2008 08:13
Good question. Accordding to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Litvinenko Lugovoy and Kovtun at Millennium Hotel BEFORE he met Scaramella at the Itsu. and contaminated... [MORE]	Tatiana	Mar 25, 2008 11:29
Hollywood----pay attention, what a great movie. Was Litvinenko the only fatality? What about the others exposed. Are their no radiological... [MORE]	Tim of Oakland, Ca.	Mar 19, 2008 14:54
Thank you, mr Edward Jay Epstein. I from Russia. You will forgive for my English, it partially forgot already -... [MORE]	Mikhael	Mar 21, 2008 08:23
Litvinenko negligently carried polonium 210 "muled" to London. He accidentally ingested some, probably as the plotters met at the Pine... [MORE]	HB	Mar 19, 2008 08:31