Here is a transcript of Julie's 2002 statement:
In October 1986 I attended Chelmsford Crown Court and gave evidence at the trial of Jeremy Bamber. I have been asked to recount my dealings with the media in relation to this trial. My first recollection of any direct involvement with the media was in the month following Jeremy Bamber's arrest. I was approached many times by persons claiming to be reporters. They came to my house,they followed me,they approached me in a petrol station,in bus queues,one jumped on a bus to approach me. It was harrassment of me and my family. They knew where I was,there were many offers of money,they were very overt. I just wanted them to go away. Peaks of approach were after his arrest and before trial,when it was intense. It did go quiet in between. I asked them to go away. I refused and even ran away on occasions. I couldn't have a normal life: they turned up at my school. The Headmistress considered it a detriment to the children due to my profile in that I was associated with an alleged murderer. I was given leave with pay.
At this time I believe I went to a lawyer due to the Press harassment and my enforced suspension from work. I didn't have a lawyer so having received general advice to see one I believe I asked my mother to assist me. I eventually met Mr. Church of Ellisons Solicitors,Colchester. This was not a family lawyer or someone I had spoken to previously. I went to the lawyer seeking two pieces of advice. Firstly,how to stop the Press bothering me and my family,secondly was it right that the school could prevent me from working?
I would like to make it clear that I had no financial motivation in relation to the Press. My only desire was to stop harassment. However,after consultation my lawyer advised me that the only way was in fact to contract to one Press body exclusively,which by default would prevent others from making an approach. I probably told him that monetary offers had been made and that the Press had told me they were interested in my story whatever the verdict.