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There wouldn’t be a criminal case, unless compelling new evidence was discovered . 2 drunk people could not rape each other , because actually each trying to achieve sexual Congress would imply consent, pretty obviously.

Jeez, There was NO sentence, because it was a civil case. There was insufficient evidence for a criminal case, in which guilt must be proved ‘ beyond reasonable doubt’ A total of 4 Judges considered that there was sufficient evidence to find the victim’s case proven because the burden of proof...

Raith Rovers have finally made the correct decision.

I don’t know how relevant this is, but about 10 years ago, a good friend of my son was accused of rape. He met the woman, who was 10 years older than him, in a seafront bar, they went onto the beach and had sex. He then put her in a taxi home, and they parted amicably. The next morning, 2...

I think you have summed up why there are only 5% of rape cases prosecuted, and only 2% of convictions. ( these numbers may not be 100% correct, but it in this area) The burden of proof in a criminal case is beyond reasonable doubt, in a civil case, it’s within the bounds of probability.

The rape took place on January 1st 2011, it was reported to the Police on 2nd January 2011. The Police investigated it, there was a forensic medical examination of the victim on the 2nd of January, and a witness statement taken. The Police in conjunction with the Procurator Fiscal dropped the...

It was a CIVIL prosecution, there are no other restrictions. He had to pay a share of £100,000 compensation to his victim. That’s it. There was no other punishment. No restrictions, no supervision,no prison time, no sex offenders register, nothing, nada , zilch.

Since the rape he has been employed by 8 other clubs, either on loan or permanent contracts.

As far as I can see from Court papers etc, the only ‘ punishment’ the court could inflict on the 2 rapists was a £100,000 compensation order for their victim. I don’t even think this would count as a conviction in the usual sense. As it was under Scottish jurisdiction, I must admit, I am quite...

The rape was in 2011, the case came to the civil court in 2016. I’ve just re-read my original post, the rape was in 2011, he was charged by Police in 2011, the criminal case was dropped, and the civil case came to court in 2016 . The failed appeal was 2017.

It appears they are,a good few on social media saying they won’t set foot in Starks Park, and that includes ex players.

https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=d22e28a7-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7 These are the Court Documents of the civil case. Goodwillie has shown no contrition, has never accepted guilt, and has never apologised.

Club statement. As announced on our website last night, Raith Rovers FC can confirm that we have signed David Goodwillie from Clyde FC. David is a proven goal scorer, and this will be his second stint with the club, having previously played for us on loan from Dundee United during season...

What are the thoughts on this. Long story short, In 2016 he was accused of raping a woman with his team-mate David Robertson. In a civil case, he was found to have raped her and ordered to pay £100,000 in compensation. Goodwillie was charged with rape in 2016,but the Scottish legal authorities...