I did not think I would ever consider not watching the Fenech v Nelson III fight tonight.

I am considering watching Corby v Bakir instead. Part one of The Hidden Truth astounded me. I felt sorry for Schapelle.

There is the fact that she is in a Balinese prison and at this stage set to be there for a long time.

That punishment seems more harsh that anything we dish out.

I also felt sorry for her because at a time when she was vunerable, the case was taken over by Ron Bakir.

Mr Bakir seemed very genuine about wanting to help Schapelle but I cannot sway from the irresistible conclusion that he did the opposite.

Mr Bakir had tasted some success in business but I bet it was the first time he had turned his attention to the criminal justice system.

His money was not going to fix things, the case called for the right tactical decisions and a strong defence.

Mr Bakir said “trial by media is the only way to get her out”. Not so, what Australians thought was not relevant.

He also seemed to believe that our Government had some say. Not so, when a person is alleged to have committed a crime overseas they are dealt with under the law of that country just as internationals who commit crimes here are dealt with under our law.

Perhaps the biggest mistake was alleging that the Indonesian Prosecutor had offered him a bribe.

There was that phone call but Mr Bakir did not know it was a Prosecutor.

That would have had the Indonesian prosecutors upset and no doubt the Judges would not have appreciated such a slur on their system.

Schapelle's case became more about Bakir.

As I said, he seemed genuine but no amount of that, money or swearing could make up for a defence team did not appear strong at all.

The Hidden Truth Part II is apparently going to show us the fallout.

> Corby documentary a ratings win for Channel Nine