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Dr Mumbo waits with the rest of nation for the imminent release of Schapelle Corby from prison, and Nine is probably happy at the fortuitous timing of the event, coinciding as it does with their special telemovie on her story.
She’s also probably looking forward to the $3m pay day publicist Max Markson (Sharri’s dad for those who don’t know) is predicting.
However, he does wonder about the wisdom of having her former lawyer do interviews where she tells the media that Schapelle’s first act upon being released will be: “To pop a cork of champagne and then role up marijuana joint the size of a cigar.”The full interview is worth watching.
Corby’s family have since released the following statement:
MEDIA RELEASE
This morning on the “Today” show Kerry Smith-Douglas was interviewed, introduced as, and claiming to be, the former lawyer of the Corby family. That assertion was incorrect.
Ms Smith-Douglas has never been retained by any member of the Corby family. They met with her on 2 occasions but they declined to engage her as their lawyer.
The comments that Ms Smith-Douglas made on the Today programme are in bad taste and ill informed.
Channel 9 and the Nine Network should take more care to check their sources before broadcasting such insensitive and hurtful material.
The Corby Family