Evans Conviction overturned (ed. signs for Chesterfield)
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The way things are going, Charlton will sign him!1
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Footballer Ched Evans has won his appeal against a conviction for rape, but will face a new trial.
The ex-Wales international was jailed in 2012 for raping a 19-year-old at a hotel near Rhyl, Denbighshire.
The former Sheffield United, Manchester City and Norwich player was released from jail in 2014 after serving half of his five-year term.
He has not been signed by a new club since his release from prison.
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Money talks.
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Still a wrong un7
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I give this 30 minutes
One of those threads that you don't want to comment on at the time but always thought this would get overturned
Hope we don't sign him though1 -
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He now faces a retrial so he is essentially in the same boat that Adam Johnson was in whilst awaiting his own (first and only) trial.
Given how Sunderland have rightly been castigated for allowing him to play in those circumstances, I doubt very much if many clubs will be queuing up for his services (moreover who's to say if he's actually any good any more having not played competitive football for many years?).5 -
So does he now have the presumption of innocence until the new trial is concluded ?0
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As far as I am aware yes.se9addick said:So does he now have the presumption of innocence until the new trial is concluded ?
North Wales Police could end up looking very bad over all of this if he is not found guilty the second time round. Regardless of your opinion or views on the facts and events as currently in the public domain, their handling of the case has raised serious questions. Now this farce is going to carry on for even longer.0 -
In the eyes of the law/court, yes - however I think the general public is entitled to presume whatever they like!se9addick said:So does he now have the presumption of innocence until the new trial is concluded ?
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No. Not *all* the general public. Some (about a dozen) will have to be found with entirely open minds about the issue. Otherwise, a conviction will never be secured.newyorkaddick said:
In the eyes of the law/court, yes - however I think the general public is entitled to presume whatever they like!se9addick said:So does he now have the presumption of innocence until the new trial is concluded ?
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Spare a few thoughts for the victim in all this - will have to go through the trial all over again.16
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If he is cleared could he sue United for ripping up his contract and could he sue the police for additional loss of earnings if they've cocked up the investigation?0
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Surprising as it can sometimes feel in our football bubble, I'm sure a significant percentage of the population has never heard of Ched Evans (or Adam Johnson for that matter).Chizz said:
No. Not *all* the general public. Some (about a dozen) will have to be found with entirely open minds about the issue. Otherwise, a conviction will never be secured.newyorkaddick said:
In the eyes of the law/court, yes - however I think the general public is entitled to presume whatever they like!se9addick said:So does he now have the presumption of innocence until the new trial is concluded ?
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I doubt he could sue United, it's difficult (but not impossible) to sue the police - people who have been wrongly imprisoned who have successfully sued have had "room and board" deducted from damages awarded, seriously!SantaClaus said:If he is cleared could he sue United for ripping up his contract and could he sue the police for additional loss of earnings if they've cocked up the investigation?
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No.se9addick said:So does he now have the presumption of innocence until the new trial is concluded ?
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There may not be a victim after the trail.Weegie Addick said:Spare a few thoughts for the victim in all this - will have to go through the trial all over again.
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Could be cheap and fits the new strategy of signing British players, probably being added to Katrien's shortlist as we speak.0
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Cab driving Charlton friend just posted he's got him in the back of his cab0
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IF after the new trial Evans is found innocent, then surely he's just as much a victim, his professional career ruined.Weegie Addick said:Spare a few thoughts for the victim in all this - will have to go through the trial all over again.
Incidentally, Sheff Utd were set for automatic promotion as the trial started. 4 years later, they're STILL stuck in L17 -
Everyone deserves a fair trial.10
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I don't think anyone who behaves the way he did that night can be seen as a victim of anything (except lack of morals or stupidity).killerandflash said:
IF after the new trial Evans is found innocent, then surely he's just as much a victim, his professional career ruined.Weegie Addick said:Spare a few thoughts for the victim in all this - will have to go through the trial all over again.
Incidentally, Sheff Utd were set for automatic promotion as the trial started. 4 years later, they're STILL stuck in L11 -
Worst FAKE TAXI episode ever.i_b_b_o_r_g said:Cab driving Charlton friend just posted he's got him in the back of his cab
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i understand your sentiment but if there was no crime there is no victimWeegie Addick said:Spare a few thoughts for the victim in all this - will have to go through the trial all over again.
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The club, no, as there is case history that an employer can sack someone who is arrested. The filth, probably, depends on what actually happened.SantaClaus said:If he is cleared could he sue United for ripping up his contract and could he sue the police for additional loss of earnings if they've cocked up the investigation?
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