The Met Police Couldn't Nick Nick Jim

[sir.prize]

Now is the time to name his accuser - if one ever existed.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23787754

[factor-fiction]

I'm not sure about that, sp1814- a number of others like JD, who have been questioned (such as Jimmy Tarbuck) who were getting work previously have found they are unable to get work now. And people like Rolf Harris haven't been invited to appear on TV for a while and the two Corrie stars have been written out for a long period

[Peter Pedant]

It is all a bit witch-hunty innit ?

Is there any evidence, as in the Jacko case ( disgusting Michael Jackson) that some of the witnesses/accusers/victims have been serially abused ?

One of Jacko's accusers got a lot from a predecessor as well around $13m from MJ not of course I am saying that damages of this size at all makes up for the sordid allegations...

[sir.prize]

sp1814 - ///I strongly suspect that his unfortunate employment situation had bog all to do with the arrests...///

Wrong.

He (Jim Davidson) was arrested at Heathrow Airport as he flew back into Britain to take part in Channel 5's reality show Celebrity Big Brother.

He was then unable to take part in the programme.

[hc4361]

Didn't Rolf Harris' accuser out herself?

[sp1814]

sir.prize

Ah...I was going on about the general public's apathy with regards to his shows:

http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2011/03/17/12972/jim_davidsons_play_cancelled

[sir.prize]

sp1814 - what is it that doesn't permit you to accept that, in a discussion, sometimes you can be wrong? We are commenting on a person who has been unable to fulfill work commitments this year due to arrest. From your angle you produce an article posted over two years ago.

Oh dear.

[Canary42]

Two wrongs don't make a right - the "accusers" should remain anonymous IMO - and JD should have been afforded the same respect.

[FredPuli43]

That's what happens if you hire Henri Brandman as your solicitor. Expensive, but value for money.

[craft1948]

IF Mr Davidson has been wrongly accused I feel very sorry for him. It seems to me that in all these cases of abuse from years ago that rather than have a solid case against someone and arrest them, the police now seem to be arresting people and then attempting to build cases against them.

[FredPuli43]

If you are wondering why I said that: Brandman acted successfully for Terry Marsh (attempted murder of Frank Warren), John Fashanu (corruption in football),Michael Barrymore, and in lesser criminal cases, Wayne Rooney,Nigel Benn and Paul Ince, among others. He knows everybody who matters in all fields that are in any way relevant to his cases, and gets the best counsel for each type of case and client, who will get the result

[boingo]

It must be terrible for people who are wrongly accused of sexual offences, especially when they are public figures. However, from personal experience, it took a huge amount of courage for me to finally report the abuse I endured when I was little. Going through the details with the police, who were so supportive, was emotionally one of the hardest things I've ever had to do 'He' (not famous, but a respected gentleman) was questioned, interviewed, DNA etc. but the day before he was due to appear in court, the CPS said there was not enough evidence. The abuse took place from the mid 70's to early 80's. I reported it 6 years ago. Why not sooner? Fear of having to stand up against someone with power.

[ummmm]

Yes, just because a case is dropped doesn't mean they are innocent.

boingo - I hope his reputation was left in tatters x

[Gromit]

Jim Davidson CV

Tax exile (living in Dubai).
Bankrupt owing HMRC over half a million quid.
Supporter and donor of the Conservative Party.

[youngmafbog]

Makes him Guilty in your book then does it Gromit?

ummm, your post is exactly why those accused should remain anonymous.

Sh*t sticks.

[Gromit]

Ymf

No.

[ChillDoubt]

Yes, just because a case is dropped doesn't mean they are innocent.
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Just because he is arrested and questioned and released without charge doesn't mean he is guilty, either.

[naomi24]

Yes, the accuser should be named. This is a disgraceful witch hunt, I think a lot of people are jumping on the bandwagon, I've no doubt that reputations are being unfairly tarnished - and mud sticks. Wrong!

[ummmm]

I don't assume they are guilty. I don't assume they are innocent. I just know that innocent people do not get away with it through lack of evidence!