Sensible Topic Ched Evans

Fangface said:

None of us have heard the full evidence, and at least ten of the twelve jurors who did decided that he was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, despite the evidence from the defence medical expert.
The conviction was strong enough to stand up at the Court of Appeal where three judges - including the Lord Chief Justice, the highest judge of the courts of England and Wales - unanimously rejected the appeal.

In my opinion, the most disturbing aspect of this case is that people seem unable to accept the verdict, even after the appeal was rejected.

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Since the appeals process has not been exhausted and is ongoing I will reserve comment.

How many alleged / convicted rapists, racists, paedophiles, wife beaters, etc are playing in the football leagues that we don't know about.... lots I expect just as there probably are in every workplace / walk of life.

Also, all these dickheads signing petitions, who the fekk do they think they are to judge others. I bet they're not all squeaky clean.

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Interesting, but i think the comment from DM at the end of the blog sums up where it's coming from.

Ched Evans submits 'fresh evidence' in bid to have rape conviction overturned
The footballer, 26, has submitted new information in a bid to have his conviction overturned

Ched Evans
Campaign: Ched Evans says he has new evidence which was "previously unavailable"

Rapist footballer Ched Evans has found "fresh evidence" he claims will help have his conviction overturned.

A statement on the former Sheffield United player's website reveals how his legal team has made new submissions to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).

The 26-year-old launched an appeal in July last year and the CCRC confirmed his case has been fast-tracked.

Evans says his case is now "supported by previously unavailable fresh evidence" which was put forward at the end of last week.

The CCRC will decide whether the conviction should be referred back to the Court of Appeal as potentially unsafe.

A spokesman confirmed that fresh submissions have been received. He declined to give any further details.
The statement on Evans' website reads: "On Friday 23rd January, 2015 further detailed submissions – supported by previously unavailable fresh evidence that we believe strengthens Ched’s application – were lodged with the Commission."

Evans has employed a private detective, Russ Whitfield, to bolster his case.

But the footballer's lawyers believe new evidence not heard at the original trial in April 2012 will lead to the conviction eventually being quashed.

The trial at Caernarfon Crown Court heard the victim had no recollection of what happened.

A jury decided the woman was too drunk to consent and found Evans guilty of rape.

Attempts by Evans, who is also a Welsh international, to return to the professional game have prompted widespread protests which have led to Sheffield United and more recently Oldham Athletic shelving plans to sign the player.

The statement on Evans' site said: "The application to the Criminal Cases Review Commission on behalf of Ched Evans was submitted on 15 July 2014 and was given Level 1 priority in September 2014.

"On Friday January 23, 2015 further detailed submissions, supported by previously unavailable fresh evidence that we believe strengthens Ched's application, were lodged with the Commission."

The website is run by Karl Massey, the father of Evans's fiancee Natasha Massey who has stood by him despite the rape conviction.

Mr Massey declined to comment on what new evidence had been forwarded to the CCRC.

Evans' lawyer Shaun Draycott was unavailable for comment, as was his private investigator Mr Whitfield.

Probably going to claim that the girl has done it before, and produce witnesses, but never cried rape.

[h=1]Ched Evans: Decision expected on convicted rapist's case review[/h]
A Criminal Cases Review Commission panel has met to consider the case of convicted rapist Ched Evans.
The ex-Sheffield United footballer, 26, was jailed in April 2012 for raping a woman at a north Wales hotel.
The former Wales striker maintains his innocence and gave new evidence to the CCRC in a bid to appeal his conviction.
The commission has been investigating for 10 months after prioritising the review and could decide to send his case to the Court of Appeal.
To do that, the CCRC would need to believe that there was a "real possibility" of his conviction being quashed.
Alternatively, the panel could rule that further investigative work is needed or that there are no grounds to refer it to the Court of Appeal.
If that is the case, Evans can still respond before a final decision is made.
Evans was released from prison in October 2014 after serving half of his five-year sentence but attempts to resume his football career at League One sides Sheffield United and Oldham Athletic were met with widfespread opposition.

An earlier bid to gain permission to appeal against Evans' conviction was rejected by three judges at the Court of Appeal in 2012.
He has apologised "for the effects" of his actions in 2011, but has not spoken directly about his 19-year-old victim as he claims he was "told not to discuss the events in question" by lawyers.

Appeal given the go-ahead.

Ched Evans' rape conviction goes to appeal court - BBC News

he Wales football international was jailed for five years in 2012 after being found guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman at a hotel near Rhyl.Evans, 26, was released last year after serving half of his sentence.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) referred the conviction after his lawyers lodged fresh evidence.
The body said it had carried out a 10-month investigation into the case and referred it based on new information which was not raised at trial.
Evans, a former Sheffield United player, has always maintained his innocence but his attempts to restart his career with Oldham Athletic and his former club collapsed in the face of a public outcry.
He sought leave to appeal following his conviction, which was dismissed in November 2012.
Richard Foster, chairman of the CCRC, said: "The decision of the commission is not a judgment on guilt of innocence in relation to Ched Evans, nor is it a judgment about the honesty or integrity of the victim or any other person involved in the case.
[h=2]'Victim kept informed'[/h] "Our role is to consider applications to see if, in our judgment, there is any basis on which to ask the court to hear a fresh appeal - that is our statutory responsibility.
"In this case we have identified new material which was not considered by the jury at trial and which in our view might have assisted the defence. In those circumstances, it is right and proper for the matter to be before the court so that they can decide whether or not the new information should affect the verdict in this case."
In its statement, the CCRC said it was very aware of the impact its decisions can have for victims of crimes and stressed the anonymity guaranteed by law for the victim in this case.
It said: "We have been particularly mindful of the targeted abuse suffered by the victim in this case and have sought to act accordingly.
"Since this application arrived in July 2014, we have been careful to keep her informed about stages of the commission's review so that, as far as it has been in our power to do so, she has learned about developments in the case from us rather than from any other source."

Ched Evans rape conviction reviewed after new evidence not heard at trial brought to light

Ched Evans rape conviction reviewed after new evidence not heard at trial brought to light - Mirror Online

Ched Evans: Wales footballer's rape conviction quashed - BBC News

Conviction quashed. New trial with fresh evidence to take place.

Ched Evans to sign for Chesterfield later today

Ched Evans scores on return after four year absence.


Oxford United 1-1 Chesterfield - BBC Sport

A jury has been sworn in for the retrial of former Wales footballer Ched Evans, who is facing a charge of rape.

The Chesterfield striker, whose previous clubs include Manchester City, Norwich and Sheffield United, denies raping a 19-year-old woman in Denbighshire in May 2011.

Mr Evans, 27, was found guilty of rape at Caernarfon Crown Court in 2012, but his conviction was quashed in April.

His retrial at Cardiff Crown Court is expected to last two weeks.

The trial is being heard by Wales' top judge Mrs Justice Nicola Davies, and Simon Medland QC, prosecuting, is set to open the case to jurors at 14:00 BST.




After the jury of six men and six women was selected, the judge warned them to disregard any previous publicity.

"There has been publicity in respect of these legal proceedings. If you have heard or read about it, that is the proceedings, in the newspaper, television, radio or social media, you must ignore it."

The jury was told Mr Evans faces an allegation he raped a woman at a hotel in Rhuddlan, near Rhyl, on 30 May 2011.

Mr Evans, who watched from the dock, denies the offence
Ched Evans rape trial jury sworn in at Cardiff Crown - BBC News

Ched Evans: Footballer found not guilty of hotel rape
Footballer Ched Evans has been found not guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman in a hotel room.

The Chesterfield striker was accused of attacking her at a Premier Inn in Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, on 30 May 2011.

Mr Evans, 27, was originally found guilty of rape at Caernarfon Crown Court in 2012, but this conviction was quashed in April.

He was found not guilty of the same charge at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday.

In a statement read out on Mr Evans's behalf after the verdict, the footballer said: "In the early hours of 30 May 2011, an incident occurred in north Wales that was to change my life and the lives of others forever. That incident did not involve the commission of a criminal offence and today I am overwhelmed with relief that the jury agreed.




"I would like to thank my legal team... for their tireless efforts upon my behalf.

"Thanks go, too, to my friends and family; most notably my fiancee, Natasha, who chose, perhaps incredibly, to support me in my darkest hour.

"Whilst my innocence has now been established, I wish to make it clear that I wholeheartedly apologise to anyone who might have been affected by the events of the night in question."

A jury of seven women and five men took just two hours to clear him following a two-week trial.

There were gasps and cries in the public gallery when the verdict was read out, with members of Mr Evans's group breaking down.

Mr Evans was then discharged from the dock and embraced Miss Massey
Ched Evans: Footballer found not guilty of hotel rape - BBC News

Shouldn't he be able to sue the girl for lose of earnings?

Justice at last!

That original conviction was a travesty.

countryboy said:

Shouldn't he be able to sue the girl for lose of earnings?

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Simple answer here mate and that has to be no.
Reason... It would put "real" rape victims off if there was a danger of them being sued. Its shit I know but in my view that's the way it has to be.
I'm delighted Ched evans has had his name cleared as I too felt it was a travesty that he was convicted.

IANB said:

Simple answer here mate and that has to be no.
Reason... It would put "real" rape victims off if there was a danger of them being sued. Its shit I know but in my view that's the way it has to be.
I'm delighted Ched evans has had his name cleared as I too felt it was a travesty that he was convicted.

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there needs to be a change in the law . This puts real rape victims in a bad place . This basically ruined this lads life once know as beast always known as a beast people will still have their doubts and she walks away scot free . That's just wrong

countryboy said:

Shouldn't he be able to sue the girl for lose of earnings?

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The girl never accused him of rape.
The 'accuser' was the state. The 'victim' didn't accuse him of anything, she simply said she had no recollection of what happened.