Al Fayed Gate

[davebro3]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yjgv7qy9qo

It is inconceivable that the decision not to prosecute Al Fayed over the alleged rape of a 15 year old was not taken at the highest level. Was Starmer simply incompetent or was he bought/warned off?

[1ozzy]

//Fayed's family did not provide a statement when asked for comment.//

Money walks away from their crimes😪

[barry1010]

Have you got a link to the alleged rape of a15 year old?

[davebro3]

whatever - there were multiple allegations & police involvement in the noughties. He was just too rich/powerful/well-connected for the cowards in the CPS to do their duty.

[Hazi-Hammenuhoth]

Why is everyone feigning shock that a powerful muslim immigrant took advantage of underage British girls?

[1ozzy]

//He was just too rich/powerful/well-connected//

That's what happens when your son is bonking royalty

[Hazi-Hammenuhoth]

Filthy old sleazebag.

[Old_Geezer]

And all a bit late to be bringing it up now; he's long gone.

[Stableford]

In fairness,  Fayed had form in buying off corrupt Tory politicians (Neil Hamilton/Jonathan Aitken & others) in the cash-for-questions debacle.  Whether he tried it on with Starmer is anyone's guess.

[davebro3]

He's long gone but those whose actions (or inaction) failed to see justice done still walk amongst us.

[barry1010]

Very few rape/sexual assault reports get to court. Less than 2% result in conviction.  Incredibly difficult to prove, regardless of who is accused.

It's a sad situation 

 

[drmorgans]

 

The interview I heard said that the alleged victims didn't complain to the police because he was powerful and had access to expensive lawyers. They complained to HR who paid them off.