Needless to say they are the reason.

Just to note that he is innocent *at least* until proven guilty in a court of law.

Also, if it were illegal (and punishable) to make false accusations, then the ability to do so with impunity would not be the ultimate escalation dominance of our time in all matters personal. I know there is another side to this equation too, but the above definitely does occur and is also under-stated as an issue.

Finally, having working class roots in the UK, and having already shown them his vulnerabilities, I am sure does not exactly help him in what has been essentially a long-running fight with the British establishment.