so, i guess we'll never know the reason why the charges were dropped would we..?
so, i guess we'll never know the reason why the charges were dropped would we..?
Originally posted by 4getmenot:so, i guess we'll never know the reason why the charges were dropped would we..?
Most likely it's because the hostess has refused to testify after getting financial compensation. The court can subpoena her and force her to testify, but if she is not forthcoming with her evidence, the DPP may not have enough evidence to convict. It is possible that they think the chances of success in pursuing the case is low and therefore not in the public interest. (The UK dropped a charge against a Saudi prince for corruption and fraud because Saudi Arabia threatened to withdraw security intelligence and it was judged not in the public interest to proceed).
I still think DPP should go ahead even if they are likely to lose the case with an unwilling victim and witness. But I can somewhat understand that financially it may not make sense especially if it goes up to the high court since the defendant is wealthy enough to appeal even if she loses (a case in the high court can easily cost the taxpayers 100k).