Jean Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I've looked at BBC and ITV and there is no news about Kevin Webster's dismissle from Corrie on criminal charges whereas CBC had it on the news so did CTV. Is this a hoax or are the British press kepping quiet about it on the tails of Jimmie Saville ? Coronation Street actor faces child sex charges Actor Michael Le Vell faces 19 charges The Associated Press Posted: Feb 15, 2013 10:04 AM ET Last Updated: Feb 15, 2013 1:34 PM ET Video ContentCorrie star charged1:38 Police have charged a longtime star of the British soap opera Coronation Street with child sex offences including rape and indecent assault. Michael Le Vell, who has played mechanic Kevin Webster on the show for 30 years, faces 19 charges. Police say the charges relate to offences against a child between 2001 and 2010. The actor released a statement Friday saying he would vigorously contest the charges. "I will now put all my efforts into clearing my name and proving my innocence," he said. He was originally arrested and questioned in 2011, but released without charge. Prosecutors said Friday they had overturned that decision. The 48-year-old actor, whose real name is Michael Turner, is due in court Feb. 27. The soap, set in a fictional working-class district in northwestern England, is one of the most popular programs on British television. Broadcaster ITV said Le Vell would not appear in any episodes of Coronation Street pending the outcome of his trial. © The Associated Press, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy51 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 It was mentioned on all the main news programmes over here but the term "suspended" was used until such time as investigations & any resulting court case is over.Apparently he was also suspended the last time this issue arose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I don't think there's any kind of cover up Jean because as Wavydavy says, it was headline news here several days ago. Maybe it's because accusations of child abuse by celebrities is getting so commonplace these days it doesn't attract the same coverage as it did with Jimmy Saville. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Many thanks for clearing this this up, Wavy, and Bill. Cheers, Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Innocent until proven guilty? Seems some lawyers are asking for the law to be changed, to provide anonymity for persons "alleged" to have committed such crimes, until such times as a court convicts - which appears fair and reasonable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Unfortunately what is laughably called our "news" media likes to convict everyone before they have their day in court. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 thanks, Obs and Asp, he always seemed like a decent bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Unfortunately what is laughably called our "news" media likes to convict everyone before they have their day in court. I don't think the media were convicting LeVell, Just stating that he had been arrested after further consideration of the evidence. However men accused of committing such acts should not be named but afforded the same anonymity afforded to women in such cases until after there has been a trial and conviction. After all, mud sticks even after someone has been proved innocent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I agree with Cleo, they should not be named till after the trail and innocence or guilt have been proved. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Tessla Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I agree with Cleo, they should not be named till after the trail and innocence or guilt have been proved. If they have been acquitted , why would you name them -as Cleo says "mud sticks". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Looks like one person's word against another's - how does a Jury sort that out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Whatever the outcome I would think his future in TV is almost most certainly in question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I think Kevin Webster will suffer a fatal accident at some time in the not too distant future. Rather like Len Fairclough did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Tessla Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I think Kevin Webster will suffer a fatal accident at some time in the not too distant future. Rather like Len Fairclough did. A lot of people forget that the actor who played Len Fairclough was acquitted. As you said , Cleo, mud sticks. The reason given for sacking him from the show was breech of contract in connection with publishing stories about working on Corrie, certainly a convenient way for the bosses to get rid of someone after the scandal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 It's all lies, they're just after his lottery winnings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Perhaps he could enter the Church ? Ooops, perhaps even more risky?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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observer Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Wh's got Tye's tools?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Molly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Fizz was the last one to play with his 'King Dick' podger. :D What!!!!!. Well Google it then - ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 ALGERNON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Oh.... It's a funny pointed end wrench. Ahh well... Maybe Tyrone had one of those too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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