UK prosecutors not charging Met officers in De Menezes killing

UK prosecutors not charging Met officers in De Menezes killing

Judge asks why tragedy case ended up in court

Following Mr Lee’s acquittal after the four-day trial at Reading Crown Court last week, Judge Bruce McIntyre demanded to know why the “unusual and sad case” went ahead.

He said: “Some time ago the mother of Shane Benham wrote to the CPS asking them to drop the charges taking the view that, tragic though it was, the person who was responsible was Shane himself.

“I would like an explanation in writing as to why this case went ahead.”

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Couple’s anger as CPS drop attack charges on yobs

A COUPLE viciously attacked by a gang of yobs say they have lost all faith in the criminal justice system after the case was dropped.

Maria and Jeff Readman from Thornaby were both left with lifelong injuries from the horrific assault in September 2007.

Their son Ryan, who was 15 at the time, was beaten as he tried to shield his mother.

The family, and another girl who was punched at the scene, identified the same man and several witnesses came forward to give statements to the police.

But they have been left devastated and disillusioned after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) revealed it was no longer proceeding with the case.

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Hain will not be prosecuted for undeclared donations

Yesterday the Crown Prosecution Service wound up its 10-month investigation saying it could not prove that Hain or his campaign team had handled the unreported donations and there was "insufficient evidence" to bring any charges.

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Couple’s anger as CPS drop attack charges on yobs

A COUPLE viciously attacked by a gang of yobs say they have lost all faith in the criminal justice system after the case was dropped.

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CPS acts to strike out claims about royal protection squad made by former officer

Crown prosecutors are trying to strike out sensitive parts of the defence statement by Paul Page in which he claims widespread professional misconduct within the squad.

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Battered young mum told attacker will not be charged

A YOUNG mother who fell victim to a frenzied attack spoke of her anguish yesterday after prosecutors told her nobody will stand trial for the assault which tore her life apart.

Rain Shirley was punched to the ground then repeatedly kicked in the head when violence erupted in a Newquay hotel in the early hours.

Yet no criminal prosecution will be brought against the brute who left her with physical and emotional scars, after the Crown Prosecution Service decided it did not have sufficient evidence.

Yesterday, Rain, 23, told of the effects of her ordeal and her frustration at a criminal justice system that she claims is "built against the victim".

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