Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Janner: CPS wanted charges over three more alleged victims


Prosecutors wanted to charge Greville Janner with additional historical sex offences, before his death ended all criminal proceedings against him.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has confirmed it formally asked for allegations made by three further alleged victims to be added to the 87-year-old's court indictment.

The former MP for Leicester West originally faced 22 allegations of sexual offences against nine boys and men between 1963 and 1988.

The application – known as a voluntary bill of indictment – would have meant the former Labour member would have faced historical sexual abuse allegations from 12 men had a criminal trial gone ahead.

However, all criminal proceedings against Janner were formally ended last month in the wake of his death on Saturday, December 19.  (more...)


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