John Leslie charged with sexual assault in 2008.

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Wasnt his reputation already trashed through those Ulrika Johnson allegations? ISTR he was exonerated but, as you say, mud sticks.

At least she'd have got a shag out of John Leslie!

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While in general I agree with you, there must be some sort of evidence to have a prosecution.

I have heard of cases before where the prosecution side has gone ahead then the judge thrown out the case before defense team even prsents. I suppose it might happen here.

I agree with you. If compelling evidence arises or some kind of coercion is involved that stops the person reporting it, then fair enough.

But on the face of it I do wonder if its because the police don't want to be accused of not taking these reports seriously. However, 10 year old allegation, I will bet that it will be dropped or thrown out and Leslie will struggle to find work again.

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While in general I agree with you, there must be some sort of evidence to have a prosecution.

I have heard of cases before where the prosecution side has gone ahead then the judge thrown out the case before defense team even prsents. I suppose it might happen here.

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He's a proper dirty bugger to be fair. All that with Abi Titmuss as well so he's certainly got a reputation. He's certainly experienced in battling sexual allegations.

Exactly, I don't think he is going to win person of the year but it's more a 10 year old allegation.

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Wasnt his reputation already trashed through those Ulrika Johnson allegations? ISTR he was exonerated but, as you say, mud sticks.

I faintly remember something about that. I don't know him personally but from what little I've read and seen on TV he is a bit of tulip.

Still, 11 year old allegation. I can't see how he can actually be found guilty unless they have a really great independent witness, which begs the question why didnt they report it 10 years ago.

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Wasnt his reputation already trashed through those Ulrika Johnson allegations? ISTR he was exonerated but, as you say, mud sticks.

He's a proper dirty bugger to be fair. All that with Abi Titmuss as well so he's certainly got a reputation. He's certainly experienced in battling sexual allegations.

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Wasnt his reputation already trashed through those Ulrika Johnson allegations? ISTR he was exonerated but, as you say, mud sticks.

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I'm not a fan of John Leslie, if I'm honest he comes across as an arrogant arse hole.

But an accusation of assault in a club Edit..sorry street over 10 years ago seems nuts. How can he defend himself? CCTV, no chance. Witnesses, really 10 years ago.

Might be unpopular opinion but this seems like a waste of police resources. Leslie even if innocent (presumed) has no chance of coming out of this without mud sticking and financially poorer.