[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Livia

So, they weren't willing to report the alleged rape to the police at the time, but they are perfectly willing now to have their faces on the front page of every tabloid in the land. While I have the greatest sympathy for women who have gone through the ordeal of rape, I'm not so sympathetic to people who seek attention instead of justice.

The onus is on the prosecution to prove that someone is guilty, it is not the job of the defence to prove someone is innocent. This though, is another trial by tabloid. We have them a lot in the UK.... and unfortunately the person accused is dead and we will never know for sure whether he was guilty or innocent.

but most of them are doing it anonymously Livia, so how can you say that women making these claims anonymously are doing for attention or jumping on a bandwagon?

you are making it an impossible situation, by saying that anyone who does make the claims is just doing for attewntion, and anyone who makes the claims anonymously are not credible. don't you see how you're creating a damned if you do damned if you don't scenario?

[Livia]

Originally Posted by lostalex

but most of them are doing it anonymously Livia, so how can you say that women making these claims anonymously are doing for attention or jumping on a bandwagon?

Why now though? Why? There's nothing that can be done now, and by not coming foward at the time they put other women in danger, if what they are saying is true.

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Livia

Why now though? Why? There's nothing that can be done now, and by not coming foward at the time they put other women in danger, if what they are saying is true.

Like i said before, they arn't looking for punishment against JImmy Saville, they are just telling the truth, and so it's not hurting Jimmy, but it may be helping them get over something very traumatic. Telling the truth and having people believe you is very important to abuse victims.

If they made these accusations before he died, They'd be accussed of trying to extort him. Picking on an old man, a natiuonal treasure They arn't asking for money. They didn't sue him. They just want the truth to be known, and they arn't looking for anything in return.

[Z]

Originally Posted by lostalex

Like i said before, they arn't looking for punishment against JImmy Saville, they are just telling the truth, and so it's not hurting Jimmy, but it may be helping them get over something very traumatic. Telling the truth and having people believe you is very important to abuse victims.

I disagree. It hurts his legacy - and that cannot be undone now. Even if they somehow prove that he is innocent and these women are liars, it's somehow given people justification to claim he was sleazy or a pervert and that there must be some truth to these allegations. On the other hand, if they are telling the truth, then it leaves the BBC's reputation in tatters for continuing to employ such a man and letting him have the career he had, and the victims can't get any kind of legal closure because he's dead.

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Zee

I disagree. It hurts his legacy - and that cannot be undone now. Even if they somehow prove that he is innocent and these women are liars, it's somehow given people justification to claim he was sleazy or a pervert and that there must be some truth to these allegations. On the other hand, if they are telling the truth, then it leaves the BBC's reputation in tatters for continuing to employ such a man and letting him have the career he had, and the victims can't get any kind of legal closure because he's dead.

Well i think the BBC does have something to answer for in this case. And the BBC deserves the criticism it's getting right now. The BBC did extensive work on this story and then buried it for no reason.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by lostalex

Well i think the BBC does have something to answer for in this case. And the BBC deserves the criticism it's getting right now. The BBC did extensive work on this story and then buried it for no reason.

Maybe because he would have sued them if they'd screened it during his lifetime? And if they have tangible evidence that could have been produced while he was alive and able to face prosecution, they should be done for attempting to pervert the course of justice.

[arista]

Originally Posted by lostalex

Well i think the BBC does have something to answer for in this case. And the BBC deserves the criticism it's getting right now. The BBC did extensive work on this story and then buried it for no reason.

Yes a Ex BBC Producer is in the Docu.

I hope it goes Online so you can watch it , Alex.


The Bloated BBC rushed out how they have no Record of this.
But Good news many that worked with him are still Alive
One Former Worker
in the docu warned Jimmy as he was with a 14 year old girl.
That Interview has been pre-viewed.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by lostalex

Like i said before, they arn't looking for punishment against JImmy Saville, they are just telling the truth, and so it's not hurting Jimmy, but it may be helping them get over something very traumatic. Telling the truth and having people believe you is very important to abuse victims.

It's a pity they didn't tell the truth before this then. They are claiming a man was guilty, they are producing no evidence, he cannot prove otherwise as he is dead. I find it strange that these women just popped up out of nowhere with their stories of abuse that go back years, and yet no changes were ever - ever - brought against him during his lifetime. Not one charge... and yet now everyone assumes he was guilty because he was a bit odd. Fortunately, being a bit odd is still not against the law.

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Livia

It's a pity they didn't tell the truth before this then. They are claiming a man was guilty, they are producing no evidence, he cannot prove otherwise as he is dead. I find it strange that these women just popped up out of nowhere with their stories of abuse that go back years, and yet no changes were ever - ever - brought against him during his lifetime. Not one charge... and yet now everyone assumes he was guilty because he was a bit odd. Fortunately, being a bit odd is still not against the law.

what evidence could they produce? did you expect them to have tape recorders or camera's watching him abuse them? what kind of evidence do you want from them??? you make it sound like these were fully grown adults. THEY WERE CHILDREN AT THE TIME! since when do we blame children for being abused? and since when do we expect children to be able to prove their abuse? don't you understand the INSIDEOUS nature of child abuse?

guess what, children arn't abused by people on camera, you can't expect children to be tape recording every second of the day to prove their abuse. This concept you have that it's not okay to tell the truth about being abused unless you have it all on camera or some kind of PROOF, how do you PROVE child abuse Livia???

[Z]

Originally Posted by lostalex

what evidence could they produce? you make it sound like these were fully grown adults. THEY WERE CHILDREN AT THE TIME! since when do we blame children for being abused?

Well, exactly. There is no evidence they can produce now, it's just their word versus someone who cannot answer back. I really don't want to cast aspersion on people who claim to be victims of sexual abuse when they were children, because that is a truly awful experience and I really do feel for them if they are telling the truth - but the timing of this and the fact they've gone to the media smacks of attention seeking, not help seeking.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by lostalex

what evidence could they produce? did you expect them to have tape recorders or camera's watching him abuse them? what kind of evidence do you want from them??? you make it sound like these were fully grown adults. THEY WERE CHILDREN AT THE TIME! since when do we blame children for being abused? and since when do we expect children to be able to prove their abuse? don't you understand the INSIDEOUS nature of child abuse?

Yes, of course I understand the nature of child abuse. But I don't believe that not one child spoke out. Not one... in all the years... and now there they are cleansing their soul on the front of the newspaper.

So I ask again... why now?

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Livia

Yes, of course I understand the nature of child abuse. But I don't believe that not one child spoke out. Not one... in all the years... and now there they are cleansing their soul on the front of the newspaper.

So I ask again... why now?

well according to this there were people who raised questions, and they were ignored.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by lostalex

you are making it an impossible situation, by saying that anyone who does make the claims is just doing for attewntion, and anyone who makes the claims anonymously are not credible. don't you see how you're creating a damned if you do damned if you don't scenario?

He is dead. There is nothing they can gain by coming forward now. It is too late.