MAC OS 10.7 Trying to Delete from TRASH Time Machine FOLDER (file)

Trying to delete time machine Folder(files) from TRASH. even used secure option, goes through ok. but will not delete from TRASH. files delete from
Time Machine Drive ok, deletion gives you more space on TM DRIVE Time Machine runs ok, How to Delete the Folder (Files) From TRASH?

Hello Mtaff,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
You can't empty the Trash or move a file to the Trash
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1526
press Shift-Option or Option key combination while emptying the Trash
Have a nice day,
Mario

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Hi Guys,
When I backup my Mac using Time Machine then I deleted some photos from my photo library to make some space, the photos in my backup is also deleted despite the fact that I have deleted the photo when my HDD was disconnected. Any ideas how this problem could be solved?
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But I'm still curious about your current TM situation. How long ago did you delete the images you are looking for now? What is the size of your TM drive?
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inna-help-me wrote:
Is DATA RETREIVAL even an option?
It may be possible to recover some of the data, if it hasn't been overwritten, but it won't be cheap or easy.
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See Data Recovery.
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