By Helen Thomas.
Molly Forbes is an 84 year old pensioner. She is also a remarkable woman. Why? Because she has the courage to stand up to the multi billionaire Donald Trump over his attempts to evict her, along with several others, from her home to build a golf complex.
Mr Trump’s plans have been approved by Aberdeenshire Council despite the fact that they include land he does not own, so Mrs Forbes launched a legal action asking for a judicial review of the decision.
Unfortunately she was refused legal aid so was forced to drop the case. Mr Trump is now pursuing her for legal costs.
That’s right, a multi billionaire sees fit to pursue a pensioner for costs incurred as the result of her fight against threat of eviction. And to add to it, he also wants to claim money for the inconvenience the case has brought him.
Molly’s case is up in Edinburgh court on Tuesday 11th January. It will be listed as Forbes v Aberdeenshire Council and Trump Int.
Molly has been worried sick over it, wondering if she can pay her electric bill, or her car insurance or replace her washing machine. Mr Trump does not have these worries. He is not only trying to force her from her home but effectively, make her destitute as well.
However, whatever the outcome, Molly isn’t giving up. She is taking her case to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, claiming her rights were denied by the refusal to give her legal aid.
All I can say is good luck Molly, wish there were more people like you prepared to stand up for what you believe in.
For more information on Molly Forbes and the Tripping Up Trump campaign please visit www.trippinguptrump.com
I realise that most people will not be able to make it there but I wanted to give you all the information should you want to go and show Molly your support.
I hope there will be a few of us who can make it along on Jan 11th, but I know the rest of us will be cheering her on in spirit
Helen x