He now faces a retrial so he is essentially in the same boat that Adam Johnson was in whilst awaiting his own (first and only) trial.
Given how Sunderland have rightly been castigated for allowing him to play in those circumstances, I doubt very much if many clubs will be queuing up for his services (moreover who's to say if he's actually any good any more having not played competitive football for many years?).
So does he now have the presumption of innocence until the new trial is concluded ?
As far as I am aware yes.
North Wales Police could end up looking very bad over all of this if he is not found guilty the second time round. Regardless of your opinion or views on the facts and events as currently in the public domain, their handling of the case has raised serious questions. Now this farce is going to carry on for even longer.
So does he now have the presumption of innocence until the new trial is concluded ?
In the eyes of the law/court, yes - however I think the general public is entitled to presume whatever they like!
No. Not *all* the general public. Some (about a dozen) will have to be found with entirely open minds about the issue. Otherwise, a conviction will never be secured.
If he is cleared could he sue United for ripping up his contract and could he sue the police for additional loss of earnings if they've cocked up the investigation?
So does he now have the presumption of innocence until the new trial is concluded ?
In the eyes of the law/court, yes - however I think the general public is entitled to presume whatever they like!
No. Not *all* the general public. Some (about a dozen) will have to be found with entirely open minds about the issue. Otherwise, a conviction will never be secured.
Surprising as it can sometimes feel in our football bubble, I'm sure a significant percentage of the population has never heard of Ched Evans (or Adam Johnson for that matter).
If he is cleared could he sue United for ripping up his contract and could he sue the police for additional loss of earnings if they've cocked up the investigation?
I doubt he could sue United, it's difficult (but not impossible) to sue the police - people who have been wrongly imprisoned who have successfully sued have had "room and board" deducted from damages awarded, seriously!
If he is cleared could he sue United for ripping up his contract and could he sue the police for additional loss of earnings if they've cocked up the investigation?
The club, no, as there is case history that an employer can sack someone who is arrested. The filth, probably, depends on what actually happened.
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The ex-Wales international was jailed in 2012 for raping a 19-year-old at a hotel near Rhyl, Denbighshire.
The former Sheffield United, Manchester City and Norwich player was released from jail in 2014 after serving half of his five-year term.
He has not been signed by a new club since his release from prison.
Let the debate re-commence!!
Evil family.
One of those threads that you don't want to comment on at the time but always thought this would get overturned
Hope we don't sign him though
Given how Sunderland have rightly been castigated for allowing him to play in those circumstances, I doubt very much if many clubs will be queuing up for his services (moreover who's to say if he's actually any good any more having not played competitive football for many years?).
North Wales Police could end up looking very bad over all of this if he is not found guilty the second time round. Regardless of your opinion or views on the facts and events as currently in the public domain, their handling of the case has raised serious questions. Now this farce is going to carry on for even longer.
Incidentally, Sheff Utd were set for automatic promotion as the trial started. 4 years later, they're STILL stuck in L1