The Cyprus Rape Allegations Case

[PRESLEY 1,228]

On the 1pm news the other day the news showed mother and daughters faces whilst talking to the media outside court but on the 6pm news they hid their faces and now on interviews they cant be identified,  could a forum legal eagle explain this, its all a bit strange.  

[Stranza 10]

Nal.

I think most media are respecting the victims wish for anonymity.

I believe her.

[PRESLEY 1,228]

17 minutes ago, Stranza said:

Nal.

I think most media are respecting the victims wish for anonymity.

I believe her.

Im not on about believe or disbelieve, Im on about they havealready shown who they are  outside the court house when the mother was saying her piece, so why hide them now.  

[Branyy 10]

24 minutes ago, Stranza said:

Nal.

I think most media are respecting the victims wish for anonymity.

I believe her.

What victim?

[PRESLEY 1,228]

Or is it alleged victim ?

[Branyy 10]

The investigation of the rape was dropped. On the other hand, the girl got a suspended sentence for false accusations. The only victim here are those guys.

[Tomm06 12]

53 minutes ago, Branyy said:

The investigation of the rape was dropped. On the other hand, the girl got a suspended sentence for false accusations. The only victim here are those guys.

She claims the authorities pressured or even forced her in to claiming they were false allegations. I imagine this will go on for some time. 

[Branyy 10]

AFAIK, she claimed that, police disagreed and it was discussed over the court.

Of course, if she feels mistreated she can push it to the European court.

At the moment, I don't see a reason not to trust the judge.

[Guest makapaka]

5 minutes ago, Branyy said:

AFAIK, she claimed that, police disagreed and it was discussed over the court.

Of course, if she feels mistreated she can push it to the European court.

At the moment, I don't see a reason not to trust the judge.

I agree with this.

[alchresearch 214]

I've heard a few references to a video taken at the time.  Was that used in the trial?

[Waldo 96]

I heard that it's potentially politically motivated. That Syria are more bothered about fostering good relations with Israel, than with the UK.

[willman 10]

13 minutes ago, alchresearch said:

I've heard a few references to a video taken at the time.  Was that used in the trial?

IIRC several of the men had their phones checked,some on request and a couple voluntarily int heir own defence. It was at this point after viewing the phone evidence i believe that the Cypriot police encouraged her to change her statement.