Cliff Richard: No Charges Over Sex Abuse Claims

**Kurgen** · 16-06-2016, 04:40 PM

Sir Cliff Richard is to face no further action following a controversial South Yorkshire Police investigation into allegations of historical sexual abuse.

The Crown Prosecution Service reviewed evidence relating to claims of sex offences made by four men against the 75-year-old singer dating between 1958 and 1983.

However, it has decided there is "insufficient evidence to prosecute".

Sir Cliff said he is "obviously thrilled that the vile accusations and the resulting investigation have finally been brought to a close".

Martin Goldman, Chief Crown Prosecutor for Yorkshire and Humberside, said: "This decision has been made in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors and our guidance for prosecutors on cases of sexual offences.

"The CPS worked with police during the investigation. This has helped minimise the time needed to reach a decision once we received the complete file of evidence on 10 May.

"The complainants have been informed and provided with a full explanation in writing."

South Yorkshire Police has apologised "wholeheartedly for the additional anxiety caused" to Sir Cliff by the force's "initial handling of the media interest" in its investigation into the singer.

In a statement, Sir Cliff said: "I have always maintained my innocence, co-operated fully with the investigation, and cannot understand why it has taken so long to get to this point!

"Nevertheless, I am obviously thrilled that the vile accusations and the resulting investigation have finally been brought to a close.

"Ever since the highly-publicised and BBC-filmed raid on my home I have chosen not to speak publicly. Even though I was under pressure to 'speak out', other than to state my innocence, which was easy for me to do as I have never molested anyone in my life, I chose to remain silent.

"This was despite the widely-shared sense of injustice resulting from the high-profile fumbling of my case from day one. Other than in exceptional cases, people who are facing allegations should never be named publicly until charged.

"I was named before I was even interviewed and for me that was like being hung out like 'live bait'.

"It is obvious that such strategies simply increase the risk of attracting spurious claims which not only tie up police resources and waste public funds, but they forever tarnish the reputations of innocent people."

Cliff Richard: No Charges Over Sex Abuse Claims

**taxexile** · 16-06-2016, 04:43 PM

claims of sex offences made by four men against

will they be prosecuted i wonder for making false accusations.

**AntRobertson** · 16-06-2016, 04:46 PM

Deciding there was insufficient evidence to prosecute isn't the same as saying that there was none or that it was fabricated.

**cyrille** · 16-06-2016, 04:48 PM

And is presumably not that unusual with allegations regarding offences dating back 50 years.

**taxexile** · 16-06-2016, 04:55 PM

the law is an ass then.

either he did it or he didnt.

if the police with all their evidence gathering acumen and legal backup together with the 4 so called abused geezers cant put together a watertight case against richard that could stand up in court, then as far as most people are concerned, the police were wasting both their time and taxpayers money on what amounts to no more than a witch hunt and richard should not have been hung out to dry for 2 years.

**AntRobertson** · 16-06-2016, 04:57 PM

Anyway no doubt the conspiracy nutters and TD C.S.I. are going to have a field day with this one.

**BobR** · 16-06-2016, 05:03 PM

"She's just a devil woman, with a dick between her legs"

They should at least make him refund the money he made from the false version of this.

**Thaimato** · 16-06-2016, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by taxexile

the law is an ass then.

either he did it or he didnt.

if the police with all their evidence gathering acumen and legal backup together with the 4 so called abused geezers cant put together a watertight case against richard that could stand up in court, then as far as most people are concerned, the police were wasting both their time and taxpayers money on what amounts to no more than a witch hunt and richard should not have been hung out to dry for 2 years.

Yes, mate - absolutely agree! The way those stupid coppers bungled things from start to finish can only add to the laughable reputation of certain police individuals.

Like Cliff Richard or not, it was a disgusting way to treat anybody - and even worse, they used 2 whole friggin' years on that case. Heads should fall, but I suppose there'll be the usual excuses and cover-ups which seem to abound in the British Police Force from time to time.

My dad was a copper - he's probably turned a bunch of times in his grave these last few years, what with all the scandals, missing 'evidence' and general poncing around.

**Pragmatic** · 16-06-2016, 07:58 PM

I bet every one at the station has his autograph.

**taxexile** · 16-06-2016, 08:06 PM

cliffs finest hour.

hank marvin playing some wonderful guitar too.

**wasabi** · 16-06-2016, 10:08 PM

They hung him out like wet bait, hoping more nutters would turn up and be victims, and hopefully build a case.
All those aged old woman fans of his, just dying to seduce Cliff since the 60's, even in old age dementia the tarts didn't que up to be one of his victims.
Why where the BBC using Cliff as a distraction

**billy the kid** · 17-06-2016, 06:14 AM

He had some friends in very high places. Very high places. Nudge nudge wink wink.

**kmart** · 17-06-2016, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by taxexile

cliffs finest hour.

hank marvin playing some wonderful guitar too.

Wonder if Hank Marvin plays benefit gigs for the world's hungry nations?

**Lantern** · 17-06-2016, 12:44 PM

He should now sue the arse off South Yorkshire Police.

**wasabi** · 17-06-2016, 09:22 PM

And the BBC, at least the ancient DJ Tony Blackburn continued to air play Cliffs hits on Radio 2 until Tony got the boot .

**Conche** · 17-06-2016, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

Deciding there was insufficient evidence to prosecute isn't the same as saying that there was none or that it was fabricated.

Exactly ! also note the police have also not said he was not guilty ,, there is a fudge area between police and the CPS which allows for a little celebrity elastic ......

Now then whatever happened to those underage girls and Prince Andrew ??

tut tut tut ,,,,,,dont go over that one again ,,,,,,, next you will be coming out with that old chestnut about Harry being Jimmy ( shagger ) Hewits son

**Dragonfly94** · 22-06-2016, 08:12 AM

Cops were obliged to investigate, but with just 4 accusers it should have taken a couple of months, not two years. Another he said blah blah with no evidence.

**patsycat** · 22-06-2016, 04:37 PM

I still think he is a bit dodgy.

**billy the kid** · 22-06-2016, 04:55 PM

^ Singing the same songs for 60 yrs does have an effect.

**Conche** · 23-06-2016, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by patsycat

I still think he is a bit dodgy.

I dont know about dodgy ........... but for whatever reason he feels he cannot admit to being a homosexual in public

**DrB0b** · 24-06-2016, 03:53 AM

Originally Posted by Conche

also note the police have also not said he was not guilty

That's because the police are not allowed to make that call. That's what courts are for.

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