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I obviously didn't follow it closely enough at the time......that said, having done jury service, one of the cases brought by the CPS I was involved in was plain daft and should never have been brought.

If Evans is ultimately found not guilty, his position isn't a million miles away from Dunk is it ? Some behaviour that many would consider pretty unpleasant, but not a criminal.

Indeed....and several who think they do....

Another 200 pages of argument ahead........without any of us having anything like all the facts and other influencing factors. Unless you're in possession of all the evidence, have seen the individuals under cross examination etc etc it's impossible know exactly what went on and the most likely...

Think I know what you mean....regardless of the outcome, his behaviour on the night in question was pretty abhorrent.

Perhaps not, no.

So basically you're saying 'worth a punt' then. Bring the convicted rapist into our Community Club for training on the off chance he might be cleared in a year or two. Righto.

Do you not get it ? Seriously ? Whilst appealing, he remains guilty. Jesus.

Fair point......

.....and what happened ?

They won't.

Not at all. In this particular case, though, he is toxic until COMPLETION of a SUCCESSFUL appeal at least.

Not very often (as the stats show) - presumably why it's 12, not say 3 or 4, or just a decrepit judge

...or he's badly advised, or both. But I agree. Hasn't helped himself much.

Very well put.......

They were aware of the risks for sure, but I suspect badly misjudged the strength of feeling that it generated. They must be a bit stupid to have thought they could get him signed without a massive backlash given all the previous publicity surrounding the case. Not sure mob rule is the right...

I think not knowing all the facts on which the verdict was determined leads to the 'reasonable doubt' being expressed on here.

100% right on the coercion point, can be considered as removal of capacity to give consent.

Perfect....

Exactly......only the jury and court officials have any idea really. He may well have been nervous. He may have been an arrogant c@ck. Who knows.