>> The problem with a lot of these JK, RH, GG, < insert DJ / Pop
>> star of choice > cases is there was a lot of publicity during the investigation,
>> lots of "victims" came forward, all were lumped into the charges, possibly with the hope
>> of quantity over quality by the CPS/Police. The fact that some of these didn't stand
>> up to court scrutiny later unfortunately dilutes the severity of the case against the core
>> victims. Certainly RH et al has tried to use that to claim total innocence.
The #metoo thing is pretty well known as is the reluctance of victims to come forward knowing that, historically, they'd be not just disbelieved but humiliated and, if they wanted to work in the music or whatever industry it was bye bye career.
Savile was probably the most prolific sex offender in modern times. When he died he was lauded as a hero...
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