Cliff sued those liars and traducers; why the hell didn't CORBYN?
Posted by Morrissey on November 15, 2025, 8:49 am
Property search, investigation and BBC litigation In August 2014, Richard's apartment in Berkshire was searched after a complaint to the Metropolitan Police's Operation Yewtree, which investigated sexual misconduct allegations in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal.[141] Richard was not arrested, and strongly denied the allegations.[142][143] The BBC was criticised for its coverage of the search.[144] The former Director of Public Prosecutions, Lord Macdonald of River Glaven, QC, criticised the police force for its "completely disreputable conduct" and said its action could make the warrant unlawful.[145] Richard pulled out of a visit to the US Open tennis championships, turned down the freedom of his adopted Portuguese home city of Albufeira, and cancelled a scheduled appearance at Canterbury Cathedral because he did not want the event to be "overshadowed by the false allegation".[146] He subsequently returned to the UK and voluntarily met with and was interviewed by members of South Yorkshire Police.[147] He was never arrested or criminally charged.[148] Subsequently, David Crompton, chief constable of South Yorkshire Police, was criticised for his interactions with the BBC, and publicly apologised to Richard.[149]
In February 2015, South Yorkshire Police announced that the inquiry into the alleged offences had increased, and would be continuing. Richard subsequently released a statement maintaining that the allegations were "absurd and untrue".[150][151][152] The development came a day after an independent report had concluded that South Yorkshire Police had "interfered with the singer's privacy" by telling the BBC about the August 2014 property search. A review by former chief constable Andy Trotter said South Yorkshire Police had breached police guidance on protecting the identity of those under investigation and the handling of the search had dented the force's reputation.[153] The BBC's tip-off regarding the search reportedly came from within Operation Yewtree, although Crompton said he could not be certain that the leak originated from there.[154]
In May 2016, South Yorkshire Police sent a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service.[155] The following month, the CPS announced that after reviewing "evidence relating to claims of non-recent sexual offences dating between 1958 and 1983 made by four men", there was "insufficient evidence" to charge Richard with an offence, and that no further action against him would be taken.[156][157] Richard said he was "obviously thrilled that the vile accusations and the resulting investigation have finally been brought to a close". But he said his naming by the media, despite not being charged, meant he had been "hung out like live bait".[157] South Yorkshire Police later "apologised wholeheartedly" to Richard after its investigation into the singer was dropped on 16 June 2016.[158] Richard commented: "My reputation will not be fully vindicated because the CPS's policy is to only say something general about there being 'insufficient' evidence. How can there be evidence for something that never took place?"[159] It was subsequently reported that during the 22-month police investigation a man was arrested over a plot to blackmail Richard. The unnamed man in his forties contacted Richard's aides and threatened to spread "false stories" unless he received a sum of money.[160]
On 21 June 2016, the BBC apologised publicly to Richard for causing distress after the controversial broadcast.[161] On 27 September 2016, the Crown Prosecution Service announced that the decision not to prosecute Richard over claims of historical sex offences had been upheld. The CPS reviewed the evidence following applications by two of his accusers,[162] and concluded that the decision not to charge Richard was correct.[163] In October 2016, it was reported that Richard was suing the BBC and South Yorkshire Police. Legal papers were filed at the High Court in London on 6 October 2016.[164] South Yorkshire Police later agreed to pay Richard £400,000 after settling a claim he brought against the force.[165]
On 12 April 2018, the case against the BBC opened in the High Court. It was reported that Richard was seeking "very substantial" damages.[166] On 13 April, Richard gave evidence for more than an hour, describing the television coverage as "shocking and upsetting".[167] His written statement was made available online by his lawyers, Simkins LLP.[168][169] On 18 July 2018, Richard won his High Court case against the BBC and was awarded £210,000 in damages.[170][171] On 15 August 2018, the BBC stated they would not appeal against the judgment. The BBC repeated an apology for the distress that Richard had been through.[172] The Guardian estimated that the BBC's costs for legal fees and damages had reached £1.9 million after losing the case.[172]
I would be prepared to put some money on "interesting" revelations coming out on Saint Cliff of Wimbledon when he dies. Won his law suit but I still think there's some "there" there.The corporate media are complicit in the Gaza genocide. Never forget what they did. Never forgive them for it.
Re: Cliff sued those liars and traducers; why the hell didn't CORBYN?
I remember when I was living in London in the 80s, you would frequently see posters in the tube stations and on the trains themselves, featuring Richard and his views on the evils of abortion.
I know he was a follower of that shyster, Billy Graham, and always liked to portray himself as a devout christian, wearing it on his sleeve...the worst sort of christians to my mind. In any case, anyone who would lend Tony Blair their mansion in Barbados for a family holiday, because he thought poor ol' Blair looked worn out after successfully starting his illegal war of aggression against Iraq, is a fucking wrong 'un, in my book. "I won't dignify the attacker's words by repeating them, they are horrific and vile."
Re: Cliff sued those liars and traducers; why the hell didn't CORBYN?
Even I was surprised at the squalid conduct of CommercialPrivateEquitybbc in this scandal. It makes Operation Yoda look sensible.The last working-class hero in England. Clio the cat, ? July 1997 - 1 May 2016 Kira the cat, ? ? 2010 - 3 August 2018 Jasper the Ruffian cat ??? - 4 November 2021 Georgina the cat ???-4 December 2025
on November 15, 2025, 8:49 am