Guilty but only 2.5 years. Basically saying the judge doesn't think he's guilty. Shocking sentance which will deter other people coming foward when raped. Hope he doesn't get a job after. I know he will.
Yet again, someone's status as being a pro footballer means he gets off lightly. Just as Gerrard did, just as most footballers do when it comes to speeding. I know this is obviously nothing compared to either of those, but it makes me angry!
disgraceful. He should never be able to play football again but you know there will be an Oldham or Notts County out there willing to give him a contract.
Thoughts are with the young girl involved at this time. It will be with her forever.
I'd suggest that 5 years is about the average sentence these days for that offence.
As others said there's a young woman at the center if this crime and we should be respectful of that, unlike those many Blades at the game who I hope are feeling ashamed at this moment in time to make him out to be a hero.
Maybe, when the dust settles, footballers will realise that despite the privilages they enjoy, they are not above the rule of law.
I'd suggest that 5 years is about the average sentence these days for that offence.
As others said there's a young woman at the center if this crime and we should be respectful of that, unlike those many Blades at the game who I hope are feeling ashamed at this moment in time to make him out to be a hero.
Maybe, when the dust settles, footballers will realise that despite the privilages they enjoy, they are not above the rule of law.
This is a completely awful situation in every way. I hope that every Lifer doesn't see the need to post unfunny, inappropriate, triumphalist posts on here. An awful crime has taken place; the law has run its course. Whether it's good or bad for Charlton Athletic is irrelevant - there's a genuine victim in all of this.
Not sure if there is any truth in it but saw on a Sheffield United forum that the girl agreed to sex with McDonald , but Evans turned up as an unwanted participant.
Years ago I was on a jury for a gang rape trial. They got 10 years each. In this case, I suspect that if the other defendant had been found guilty too, the judge would have upped the sentence for them both. I, too, suspect that 5 years is otherwise pretty much the tariff if there's no other circumstances like violence being used/threatened.
disgraceful. He should never be able to play football again but you know there will be an Oldham or Notts County out there willing to give him a contract.
Thoughts are with the young girl involved at this time. It will be with her forever.
People, can we remember that a young girl is at the centre of all this. It really doesn't matter what it means to football, thats insignificant compared to what she has had to go through.
What's worse is I was interested to read Sheff Utd's view of things. It's a far sadder indication of them, when almost without fail they were arguing how the judge could have made that decision, and barely a mention of the victim aside from condemning her. Whats worse I think is I'm not even that suprised to see that sort of reaction.
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Shocking sentance which will deter other people coming foward when raped.
Hope he doesn't get a job after. I know he will.
Thoughts are with the young girl involved at this time. It will be with her forever.
As others said there's a young woman at the center if this crime and we should be respectful of that, unlike those many Blades at the game who I hope are feeling ashamed at this moment in time to make him out to be a hero.
Maybe, when the dust settles, footballers will realise that despite the privilages they enjoy, they are not above the rule of law.
(Says Seth; I concur.)
I can't how SUFC can play a convicted rapist.
I don't think he'll get a club when he's released on license.
I cant see any jokes and who wouldnt think of the victim?
This exactly.
http://www.s24su.com/forum/index.php?threads/evans-case.26362/page-59
Large are you applying I sung that song then?