Operation Yewtree - Page 48

Osem · 02-01-2013, 13:20

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Originally Posted by colin25

If it gets those who have committed a crime, that is good.

It's always a good thing if people who've commited crimes get caught. However, somewhere along the line, a sensible judgement has to be made about what level of resources is appropriate and whether the manpower available for other, equally important but less newsworthy, criminal investigations is being compromised. I'm glad I don't have to make that judgement.

Sirius · 02-01-2013, 13:36

Update to my earlier post

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Two men in their 50s have been arrested on suspicion of sexual offences, the Metropolitan Police have said.

Officers from Operation Yewtree - set up in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal - arrested one man, aged 53, at an address in Hampshire.

The second man, aged 59, was arrested in west London at and taken into custody at a London police station.

Scotland Yard said the arrests were not connected to the allegations made against the late BBC presenter.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20889817

02-01-2013, 13:41

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Originally Posted by Sirius

Update to my earlier post

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20889817

It would appear that based on the above and other unconnected arrests made that a lot of potential victims are coming forward as the fear of their allegations being ridiculed and discounted is diminished

Sirius · 02-01-2013, 13:53

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Originally Posted by martyh

It would appear that based on the above and other unconnected arrests made that a lot of potential victims are coming forward as the fear of their allegations being ridiculed and discounted is diminished

Might save the police a bit of time

Julian · 02-01-2013, 14:11

Whilst I am keen to ensure that allinvolved are brought to justice, do we really need a running commentary when someone is arrested?

Invariably the names of those arrested leak out despite the fact that they could be innocent.

Osem · 02-01-2013, 15:53

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Originally Posted by Julian

Whilst I am keen to ensure that allinvolved are brought to justice, do we really need a running commentary when someone is arrested?

Invariably the names of those arrested leak out despite the fact that they could be innocent.

As Lord McAlpine can sadly testify. It's right to pursue justice but that process shouldn't involve ruining the lives or careers of innocent people caught up in it.

02-01-2013, 19:40

One of those arrested today is Jim Davidson....

Sky News

Stuart · 02-01-2013, 21:43

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Originally Posted by LSainsbury

One of those arrested today is Jim Davidson....

Sky News

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/ja...d-jimmy-savile

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Originally Posted by Stuart

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/ja...d-jimmy-savile

Jim is vigorously denying the claims. http://www.channel4.com/news/jim-dav...s-abuse-claims

02-01-2013, 21:56

I am 100% convinced that the leveson inquiry* should have recommended that any suspect arrested for sex offences should not be named until charged and that should be law .I know it would be hard to keep it quiet but stopping the media( including Twitter/facebook accounts) from naming people and wording it in such a way as to make the suspect appear guilty before they have even been charged must be done imo

*can't remember if it was recommended

nomadking · 02-01-2013, 22:16

It is getting ridiculous the number of times that when reporting such arrests that JS is mentioned and a picture of him is even included, when the allegations have nothing to do with JS.

02-01-2013, 22:20

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Originally Posted by nomadking

It is getting ridiculous the number of times that when reporting such arrests that JS is mentioned and a picture of him is even included, when the allegations have nothing to do with JS.

Agreed ,that is one thing i have noticed and in actual fact there have been very few arrests made that have a direct link to JS most have been unconnected

Sirius · 03-01-2013, 08:35

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Originally Posted by heero yuy

Am I the only one who thinks that baying lynch mobs outside police stations and courts where a suspect is being held should also be banned?

This scenario has been a common factor in rape cases for years, If a women makes a complaint of rape her name is keep secret, however the mans name especially if he is a celebrity is nearly always leaked by the press. Then if he is then found to be innocent the mud has already been thrown and will have stuck.

Derek · 03-01-2013, 08:59

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Originally Posted by LSainsbury

One of those arrested today is Jim Davidson....

Sky News

Surely arrested for fraud by claiming to be a comedian?

Julian · 03-01-2013, 09:09

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Originally Posted by Sirius

This scenario has been a common factor in rape cases for years, If a women makes a complaint of rape her name is keep secret, however the mans name especially if he is a celebrity is nearly always leaked by the press. Then if he is then found to be innocent the mud has already been thrown and will have stuck.

How does this information get into the public domain?

Who tells the press what is going on?

Most importantly, WHY?

Sirius · 03-01-2013, 09:20

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Originally Posted by Julian;355, 19113

How does this information get into the public domain?

Who tells the press what is going on?

Most importantly, WHY?

How do you think Â£

Look what has happened in the past