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Suspected rapist accidentally set free and leaves UK before trial
A court error led to the release of a suspected rapist who left the UK before trial; mistaken prisoner releases rose 128% to 262 last year, officials said.
- A suspected rapist was accidentally released from custody before his trial due to an error by court staff and left the UK for a European country.
- The defendant's lawyer stated that he wants to return for trial but is unable to travel due to having no valid UK visa or passport.
- The judge requested confirmation from government agencies that arrangements can be made to allow the defendant to return if he engages with them.
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Suspected Rapist Freed in Court Blunder, Flees UK
A suspected rapist has been accidentally released from prison in the UK and has fled the country just weeks before his scheduled trial. The defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was facing multiple allegations of rape, sexual assault, and violence against a woman. He denies all charges. Initially remanded in custody, he had been due to be tried in June but had requested a hearing in January to move the trial date forward to March. D…
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right6Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Right
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
50% Right
L 17%
C 33%
R 50%
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