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Tory MP arrested for various sexual crimes

Post by monkey » Tue May 17, 2022 7:14 pm

This one might need it's own thread. This is now a new thread (this post was originally in the male violence thread)

An as yet unamed tory MP has been arrested for various sexual crimes, including rape. The incidents happened between 2002 and 2009.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-61487215

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Post by jimbob » Tue May 17, 2022 8:16 pm

Cue lots of people looking for any Tory MPs in their 50s who are missing from Parliament.
Have you considered stupidity as an explanation

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Post by bob sterman » Tue May 17, 2022 8:22 pm

jimbob wrote:
Tue May 17, 2022 8:16 pm
Cue lots of people looking for any Tory MPs in their 50s who are missing from Parliament.
Made easier because all the others are likely turning up to emphasise it's not them!

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Post by dyqik » Tue May 17, 2022 8:55 pm

Several outlets have named one of the three Tory MPs in their 50s who were first elected in 2001, and who weren't in the house today. I will not do so here until a reliable outlet does.

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Post by Fishnut » Tue May 17, 2022 9:00 pm

This article gives a name and says they are still in custody but doesn't provide sources so until it gets independently verified I'm not going post it in case it turns out to be incorrect.
it's okay to say "I don't know"

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Post by jimbob » Tue May 17, 2022 9:18 pm

dyqik wrote:
Tue May 17, 2022 8:55 pm
Several outlets have named one of the three Tory MPs in their 50s who were first elected in 2001, and who weren't in the house today. I will not do so here until a reliable outlet does.
Tory MP in his 50's - confirmed by Met Police statement

First elected in 2001 - I think that is an inference from the dates of the offences, which were not stated to be related to parliament, so could be a red herring.
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Post by Stranger Mouse » Tue May 17, 2022 10:41 pm

Fishnut wrote:
Tue May 17, 2022 9:00 pm
This article gives a name and says they are still in custody but doesn't provide sources so until it gets independently verified I'm not going post it in case it turns out to be incorrect.
That guy follows me on Twitter but I’m trying to remember why I unfollowed him. I certainly think your right to be cautious.

I get the feeling from twitter tonight that a lot of people are going to be done for libel or contempt.
I’ve decided I should be on the pardon list if that’s still in the works

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Post by monkey » Tue May 17, 2022 10:47 pm

Stranger Mouse wrote:
Tue May 17, 2022 10:41 pm
Fishnut wrote:
Tue May 17, 2022 9:00 pm
This article gives a name and says they are still in custody but doesn't provide sources so until it gets independently verified I'm not going post it in case it turns out to be incorrect.
That guy follows me on Twitter but I’m trying to remember why I unfollowed him. I certainly think your right to be cautious.

I get the feeling from twitter tonight that a lot of people are going to be done for libel or contempt.
Yes, I'm not even going looking for people speculating.

I'm getting the impression that the press know exactly who it is, but can't release a name yet. We will find out who it is soon enough.

Mostly this just makes me think that the houses of parliament are an even worse place than I thought they were already, which is probably unfair on most of the people who work there.

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Post by jimbob » Wed May 18, 2022 5:38 am

monkey wrote:
Tue May 17, 2022 10:47 pm
Stranger Mouse wrote:
Tue May 17, 2022 10:41 pm
Fishnut wrote:
Tue May 17, 2022 9:00 pm
This article gives a name and says they are still in custody but doesn't provide sources so until it gets independently verified I'm not going post it in case it turns out to be incorrect.
That guy follows me on Twitter but I’m trying to remember why I unfollowed him. I certainly think your right to be cautious.

I get the feeling from twitter tonight that a lot of people are going to be done for libel or contempt.
Yes, I'm not even going looking for people speculating.

I'm getting the impression that the press know exactly who it is, but can't release a name yet. We will find out who it is soon enough.

Mostly this just makes me think that the houses of parliament are an even worse place than I thought they were already, which is probably unfair on most of the people who work there.
Yup
Have you considered stupidity as an explanation

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Post by Stranger Mouse » Wed May 18, 2022 7:58 am

Brief thread on contempt risks (but not libel) here

https://twitter.com/dbanksy/status/1526 ... QBa_r-UarQ
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Re: Tory MP arrested for various sexual crimes

Post by TimW » Wed May 18, 2022 8:22 am

Anyone seen....maybe not.

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Post by EACLucifer » Wed May 18, 2022 9:17 am

Given the risks of getting the wrong person in situations like this, it's better to be cautious when trying to identify people, and that includes sharing other people's identifications.

This isn't a situation where it matters if we know who it is yet. We will find out before it comes to trial, assuming there is enough evidence to charge.

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Post by Stranger Mouse » Wed May 18, 2022 9:21 am

TimW wrote:
Wed May 18, 2022 8:22 am
Anyone seen....maybe not.
There were a few names flying around last night but two in particular. I bet cash money at least one of those names will be jumping around in front of TV cameras today
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Post by jimbob » Wed May 18, 2022 9:23 am

Stranger Mouse wrote:
Wed May 18, 2022 9:21 am
TimW wrote:
Wed May 18, 2022 8:22 am
Anyone seen....maybe not.
There were a few names flying around last night but two in particular. I bet cash money at least one of those names will be jumping around in front of TV cameras today
Yup.
Have you considered stupidity as an explanation

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Re: Tory MP arrested for various sexual crimes

Post by jimbob » Wed May 18, 2022 9:23 am

EACLucifer wrote:
Wed May 18, 2022 9:17 am
Given the risks of getting the wrong person in situations like this, it's better to be cautious when trying to identify people, and that includes sharing other people's identifications.

This isn't a situation where it matters if we know who it is yet. We will find out before it comes to trial, assuming there is enough evidence to charge.
Indeed.

It does highlight how toxic Westminster seems to be
Have you considered stupidity as an explanation

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Re: Tory MP arrested for various sexual crimes

Post by Stranger Mouse » Wed May 18, 2022 10:04 am

jimbob wrote:
Wed May 18, 2022 9:23 am
EACLucifer wrote:
Wed May 18, 2022 9:17 am
Given the risks of getting the wrong person in situations like this, it's better to be cautious when trying to identify people, and that includes sharing other people's identifications.

This isn't a situation where it matters if we know who it is yet. We will find out before it comes to trial, assuming there is enough evidence to charge.
Indeed.

It does highlight how toxic Westminster seems to be
It is amazing the bad legal takes on Twitter at the moment. Just look at the replies to this guy who teaches law from someone who claims to be a journalist but doesn’t, for instance, think that libel is defamation L

https://twitter.com/paulbernaluk/status ... QBa_r-UarQ
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Post by Stranger Mouse » Wed May 18, 2022 10:43 am

Holy God
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It’s worse. He deleted the first tweet and then retweeted with an emoji https://twitter.com/adam_macqueen/statu ... QBa_r-UarQ
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Post by FlammableFlower » Wed May 18, 2022 11:03 am

From the Guardian:
Details of the MP’s arrest emerged during what the government had hoped would be “crime week”, with announcements on toughening up policing. The prime minister told his cabinet on Tuesday morning: “Crime, crime, crime is what we want to focus on.”
Probably not the outcome he wanted...

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Post by Woodchopper » Wed May 18, 2022 11:11 am

FlammableFlower wrote:
Wed May 18, 2022 11:03 am
From the Guardian:
Details of the MP’s arrest emerged during what the government had hoped would be “crime week”, with announcements on toughening up policing. The prime minister told his cabinet on Tuesday morning: “Crime, crime, crime is what we want to focus on.”
Probably not the outcome he wanted...
Seems like a script from The thick of it

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Post by plodder » Wed May 18, 2022 12:36 pm

Stranger Mouse wrote:
Wed May 18, 2022 9:21 am
TimW wrote:
Wed May 18, 2022 8:22 am
Anyone seen....maybe not.
There were a few names flying around last night but two in particular. I bet cash money at least one of those names will be jumping around in front of TV cameras today
He'd have to jump

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Post by Stranger Mouse » Wed May 18, 2022 12:44 pm

Well Fabricant deleted his tweet.

He’s tweeted this

https://twitter.com/mike_fabricant/stat ... _ZJUq1plLA
No-one is making light of rape or assault. Far from it. But those who want to read something into a comment will contrive to do so whatever. They are professional offence takers.
So he wasn’t making light with the smiley tongue out emoji he was in fact using a deeply respectful and dignified smiley tongue out emoji
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Post by Tessa K » Thu May 19, 2022 12:13 pm

I wonder if there's going to be a parliamentary #metoo moment as women (and maybe some men) see that reporting sex crimes will be taken seriously.

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