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Originally Posted by Damien
He wasn't found not guilty of these crimes. The Jury could not reach a decision and therefore the CPS are retrying them.
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which obviously means that the "beyond reasonable doubt" test was not met, for many of the Jury.
Which suggests the evidence is not compelling. Unless "new" evidence is available I would have to question the decision to re-try.
He was found not guilty of all the other charges.
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and so it should be. How many people do you think would go to the police to report abuse and/or rape if they're names would be broadcast across the media as a result?
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I agree, but is the accuser has anonymity, then so should the accused.