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[Michael Hill @Michael_J_Hil]

The judge in this case, Nicholas Roland, has form on letting the perpetrators of serious sexual crimes against children off without prison time, due to 'mitigating circumstances'.

In 2023 Sophie Carter (previously known as Dominic Carter) was convicted of downloading 11 'indecent' images of children including 2 'category A' images, the highest category. The minimum starting point for that is a 1 year prison sentence. Instead Judge Roland opted for a 6 month suspended sentence. Carter then failed to show up for probation appointments, ended up back in court 4 times, most bizarrely for pretending to have been kidnapped, presumably as an excuse for not attending appointments required by the sentence.

Carter was put back before Judge Roland, who eventually conceded he had 'no choice' but to send Carter to prison. However even then Roland still said 'The last thing I want to do is to have to send you to prison for these offences.' It is hard not to conclude that Judge Roland seems to prioritise keeping people who have committed serious sexual offences against children out of prison, rather than public safety.

[morally grey @knowncougar]

literally how can it get bleaker than this

[Buc Nasty 🏁 @bucnastyf1]

"sexual harassment allegations ruin lives and careers"

[Mo 🇵🇸 @exilehive]

Ashton Kutcher has a whole company dedicated to sex trafficking, but is asking for leniency for his rapist bestie. Everybody’s an ally until it’s someone they know committing the crime.

[Molly McElwee @molly_mcelwee]

Men like Luis Rubiales need enablers to get away with their actions. The amount of people in the room applauding him are a sure sign of just how many he has.

[Mia Eriksson @mia_eriksson]

These two men have underestimated the power of the community in women's football.

Sadly, they are not the only ones to hold powerful positions that do that and it's not only in Spanish women's football that happens.

PROTECT THE PLAYERS.
NEVER protect or defend perpetrators.

[Matt Green @mattgreencomedy]

In the news today: the police are to be given new powers to stop protests before they even start, but couldn't stop a serial rapist nicknamed "The Bastard" until they'd been working with him for 20 years.

[Lowkey @Lowkey0nline]

Charles has now appointed Prince Andrew to step in for him first if he is ill or out of the country.

That's right, the same Prince Andrew who was a close friend of Jeffrey Epstein and used £12 million of our money to settle a sexual assault case.

[Thomas Tuchel @TTuchelofficial]

This is one of the most difficult statements I have ever had to write - and it is one which I hoped I would not need to do for many years. I am devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end.

[Thiago Silva @tsilva3]

Beyond being good professionals, you and your staff were amazing human beings. It was a real privilege to meet you and work with you. Thank you for everything #ThomasTucheI , I wish I could be more helpfull! God bless you and your family 🙏💙💙💙 @TTuchelofficial

[Belle Silva @bellesilva]

Thank you so much @TTuchelofficial for years of partnership. You’re a giant. Good luck in everything you do… always

[ESPN F1 @ESPNF1]

A reminder that Daniel Ricciardo is the only driver to win in a McLaren in the last decade 🏆

[Kat Abughazaleh @KatAbughazaleh]

Someone drugged my drink this weekend.

Here’s are some symptoms of a spiked drink that I wish I knew beforehand (and was never told):

[mae @maespov]

idk if i need a hug or to be hit by a bus

[yiota @seimeiseb]

sebastian vettel. a four time world champion. the youngest ever four time world champion actually. a legend of the sport and one of the greatests of all time. thank you for everything.

[Matt Gallagher @MattP1Gallagher]

Never forget

[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

Seb, it’s been an honour to call you a competitor and an ever greater honour to call you my friend. Leaving this sport better than you found it is always the goal. I have no doubt that whatever comes next for you will be exciting, meaningful, and rewarding. Love you, man.

[ESPN F1 @ESPNF1]

A true legend of the sport 🇩🇪