Skidder1 7,659 Posted August 18, 2016 Antonio has announced that the Prosecutor in Sweden has dropped all charges against him!! Great news Antonio. Onwards and upwards. (Please don't go out for a few beers to celebrate!!) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 3,114 Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Good news Antonio! Edited August 18, 2016 by Jacques Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,450 Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Absolutely good news. But what is a shame is, just as in this country, someone is accused of a sex crime and all over the press, and when proved innocent, their image is tarnished. Edited August 18, 2016 by Steve Shovlar 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,866 Posted August 18, 2016 Great news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted August 18, 2016 Absolutely good news. But what is a shame is, just as in this country, someone is accused of a sex crime and all over the press, and when proved innocent, their image is tarnished. Totally agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheReturn 1,724 Posted August 18, 2016 Absolutely good news. But what is a shame is, just as in this country, someone is accused of a sex crime and all over the press, and when proved innocent, their image is tarnished. Absolutely. And when someone line Ched Evans is found guilty but fickle football fans adoring him and celebrating him and attacking women through social media like our Charlie for standing up for women's rights. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincent Blachshadow 2,937 Posted August 18, 2016 Absolutely. And when someone line Ched Evans is found guilty but fickle football fans adoring him and celebrating him and attacking women through social media like our Charlie for standing up for women's rights. Great news about Antonio, but, since you brought the subject up, hasn't Ched Evans' conviction been quashed? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 15 Posted August 18, 2016 Absolutely. And when someone line Ched Evans is found guilty but fickle football fans adoring him and celebrating him and attacking women through social media like our Charlie for standing up for women's rights. Ched has subsequently had his conviction quashed so is as innocent as you or I (well I assume you've got no criminal record ) As for Antonio, the rumours weeks back were that the case was going nowhere. So pleased that has turned out to be the case. I can't imagine the hell the poor guy has been through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheReturn 1,724 Posted August 18, 2016 Ched has subsequently had his conviction quashed so is as innocent as you or I (well I assume you've got no criminal record ) Didn't know that, just found the article - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-36099522 I do have 9 points on my license, but no criminal record no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martin_t 219 Posted August 18, 2016 I had a criminal record but gave it to the charity shop. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Wakeman%27s_Criminal_Record 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agrotron 955 Posted August 18, 2016 I had a criminal record but gave it to the charity shop. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Wakeman%27s_Criminal_Record Good one I am splitting my sides here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,218 Posted August 21, 2016 Ched has subsequently had his conviction quashed so is as innocent as you or I (well I assume you've got no criminal record ) As for Antonio, the rumours weeks back were that the case was going nowhere. So pleased that has turned out to be the case. I can't imagine the hell the poor guy has been through. Subsequently being the word, he was a convicted rapist at the time of the adoration by football fans. and as he is having a retrial, he may not be as innocent as you or I, as at the moment he is presumed innocent, his guilt or not is still to be determined by a court 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Notenoughnerve 67 Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) I don't think there were many football fans fawning all over Evans. I have read quite a lot about his case, and the conviction was shaky at best. It is my understanding that a case that is overturned and quashed has a pretty good chance of attracting a not guilty verdict when it comes back to court. Sure Evans didn't cover himself in glory, but if what he did was rape, then plenty of people who have drunken assignations after a night out, have something to worry about. Edited August 22, 2016 by Notenoughnerve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,607 Posted August 22, 2016 I had a criminal record but gave it to the charity shop. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Wakeman%27s_Criminal_Record And that copy of Max Bygraves' Greatest Hits is still there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,218 Posted August 22, 2016 I don't think there were many football fans fawning all over Evans. I have read quite a lot about his case, and the conviction was shaky at best. It is my understanding that a case that is overturned and quashed has a pretty good chance of attracting a not guilty verdict when it comes back to court. Sure Evans didn't cover himself in glory, but if what he did was rape, then plenty of people who have drunken assignations after a night out, have something to worry about. But the CPS think they have a chance of a conviction, or there wouldnt be another trial About the football fans, if you had been on the Shefffield United forum you would have seen quite a lot of fawning, and some insults even now for Charlie Webster, even in her present condition, ecause she didnt support a then convicted rapist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
