Tory MP arrested for various sexual crimes
Tory MP arrested for various sexual crimes
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
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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Cue lots of people looking for any Tory MPs in their 50s who are missing from Parliament.
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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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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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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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That guy follows me on Twitter but I’m trying to remember why I unfollowed him. I certainly think your right to be cautious.Fishnut wrote: ↑Tue May 17, 2022 9:00 pmThis 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.
I get the feeling from twitter tonight that a lot of people are going to be done for libel or contempt.
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Yes, I'm not even going looking for people speculating.Stranger Mouse wrote: ↑Tue May 17, 2022 10:41 pmThat guy follows me on Twitter but I’m trying to remember why I unfollowed him. I certainly think your right to be cautious.Fishnut wrote: ↑Tue May 17, 2022 9:00 pmThis 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.
I get the feeling from twitter tonight that a lot of people are going to be done for libel or contempt.
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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Yupmonkey wrote: ↑Tue May 17, 2022 10:47 pmYes, I'm not even going looking for people speculating.Stranger Mouse wrote: ↑Tue May 17, 2022 10:41 pmThat guy follows me on Twitter but I’m trying to remember why I unfollowed him. I certainly think your right to be cautious.Fishnut wrote: ↑Tue May 17, 2022 9:00 pmThis 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.
I get the feeling from twitter tonight that a lot of people are going to be done for libel or contempt.
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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Brief thread on contempt risks (but not libel) here
https://twitter.com/dbanksy/status/1526 ... QBa_r-UarQ
https://twitter.com/dbanksy/status/1526 ... QBa_r-UarQ
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Anyone seen....maybe not.
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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.
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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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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Yup.Stranger Mouse wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 9:21 amThere 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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Indeed.EACLucifer wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 9:17 amGiven 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.
It does highlight how toxic Westminster seems to be
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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 Ljimbob wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 9:23 amIndeed.EACLucifer wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 9:17 amGiven 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.
It does highlight how toxic Westminster seems to be
https://twitter.com/paulbernaluk/status ... QBa_r-UarQ
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Holy God
It’s worse. He deleted the first tweet and then retweeted with an emoji https://twitter.com/adam_macqueen/statu ... QBa_r-UarQ
ETAIt’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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From the Guardian:
Probably not the outcome he wanted...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.”
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Seems like a script from The thick of itFlammableFlower wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 11:03 amFrom the Guardian:Probably not the outcome he wanted...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.”
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He'd have to jumpStranger Mouse wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 9:21 amThere 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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Well Fabricant deleted his tweet.
He’s tweeted this
https://twitter.com/mike_fabricant/stat ... _ZJUq1plLA
He’s tweeted this
https://twitter.com/mike_fabricant/stat ... _ZJUq1plLA
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 emojiNo-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.
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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.