Originally Posted by
the leader
Its fundamental. these are our laws, designed to protect us all. If the police have lied, and encouraged this woman to lie then but for the grace of god there goes us all. His character is immaterial.
Gary Glitter was never tried or convicted yet he is labelled a sick filthy paedophile. He was never tried so is legally innocent yet his contacts, networks and no doubt knowledge of wider ills protected him.
The Police went after Evans because they saw easy prey, 1-0 to the NWP against an immature and ultimately not-so-bright individual who elected to give a statement he was under no legal obligation to give.
I can imagine it now "listen Ched, its easier if you help us clear this up, theres a bit of confusion, we just need your side of the story". Innocently, he chunters away not knowing that every word will incriminate him because the woman has been told to 'remember nothing'.
If he is not a rapist, he did not deserve to lose his liberty and livelihood. This is extremely important.