Popular Post dounavilla Posted December 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 23, 2022 Not sure where to start with this but I'm trying to reach out for a colleague and a friend who was recently a victim of rape. The issue goes deeper than that though as about a year ago she was working as a maid nfor a large hotel chain and one evening where she was given a room due to an event taking place , she was violently sexually assaulted by a higher member of staff. She was subjected to beating, being handcuffed and sexual assault. The aftermath of that attack was that the local police did not charge the assailant as they claimed there was not enough evidence ( despite the wounds and injuries she received ( cigarette burns all over her back, just one example. I should also add she is 21 and orrignally from Spain as is here in London studying. It shocked her to the core that he was not charged and could never understand why ? They believed his story that it was concensual BDSM.?? Moving forward a year to the last few weeks, where the assailant began to stalk her. He found out where she lived ( she moved area after the attack ) and began being outside her property for hours upon end. It was actually the landlord of her rented property who brought it to her attention asking if she knew who he was from the CCTV he had set up for the entrance. Apparently there was over 300 hours of him just standing there. She went to the poilice ( a different area now) and reportes the stalking which started to get worse , she would stay at a friend's and he would be outside, he would appear outside her workplace. And even on a train s h e took to work where for the first time he made verbal his intentions. He said he wanted to finish what he started. At this time she consoled in me and I tried to give her advise , to move out of where she was staying and concequenly she moved into a hotel in a. Different area. Yet once again he found her. One evening he turned up at the hotel and tried to convince the staff to let him up. They didn't let him apparently he smashed a few things and left..... Untill the following day. The story goes that he went back early in the day and convinced a staff member to let him up to the room claiming he wanted to suprise his fiance. When she came back from work she entered the room and she says she remembered looking to see if anyone was in the room (upon my advise/) she used the toilet and when she came out he was sitting on the edge of the bed .... She bolted for the door , but sadly did not make it. She fell unconscious. She woke up a few hours later half naked dazed and confused. She and flashes of what happend but that was it for the moment. She found out in the following days that she was given a drug and then she was raped and sexualy abused. From the initial investigation they managed to track the man down after a few days and arrested him. But then it goes downhill from here. There lawyer who seems to be very poor has been reporting back some things to her. Such as . They only want to give him between 3 and 5 years, apparently the manhas a wife who can't work and support herself as well as a small baby. Then she finds that the case it'self is being taken back to the original police station ,the one which closed the 1st case without any charges being brought. This made no sence untill she found out this Sunday and the rapist brother is a high up police chief in this police station !!!! This now explains why the 1st case was dropped and now she finds out that he is claiming that they were in a relationship and it is her making up all the lies and has stated proceedings to sue her ??!!!!!?????? I would appreciate any genuine advise or if anyone knows anyone that can help. I should add that the girl is deeply frightened , sleeps on average 2 hours a night due to nightmares , does not eat anymore, bits worth a day ! And has ended up twice falling unconscious because of this. She has also ended up in hospital about a week ago because she accidently took ibruprophkn which she is allergic to and ran a temperature of 44 degrees. The drs said she was lucky to be alive.. I'm trying to support her mentally but she really needs help. Thank you for reading this and again any advise will be greatly appreciated. Paul 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) Police complaints commission should be the first step. Also get her to record everything, no matter how insignificant it may feel. also request all information held on the case/the victim from the court offending police - including how much influence the brother has had. oh and request that the case is dealt with outside of the station his brother controls - state conflict of interest. Edited December 23, 2022 by Dodgyknees 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 I can't really offer any advice on this awful series of events, but has she spoken to any rape crisis charities? They will know the process and able to offer guidance/advice on how to progress it and seek justice. https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 Thank you for your advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 Just now, Xela said: I can't really offer any advice on this awful series of events, but has she spoken to any rape crisis charities? They will know the process and able to offer guidance/advice on how to progress it and seek justice. https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ She has tried to contact one but they are booked up apparently until February. She definitely needs advise for her state of mind . It's all so much for her right now. She has also refrained from telling many people for the shame she feels. Including her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 1 minute ago, dounavilla said: She has tried to contact one but they are booked up apparently until February. She definitely needs advise for her state of mind . It's all so much for her right now. She has also refrained from telling many people for the shame she feels. Including her family. This is really so sad. Get onto the Police Complaints Commission, and also request a change of force due to conflict of interest as the first steps. Also reach out to the local police and crime commissioner at the same time and explain the above (and the steps you have taken so far) and that there is a conflict of interest and a concern for the safety of the young lady - and that concerns have been ignored, and that you feel there are serious errors with the previous judgement made on the rape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Dodgyknees said: This is really so sad. Get onto the Police Complaints Commission, and also request a change of force due to conflict of interest as the first steps. Also reach out to the local police and crime commissioner at the same time and explain the above (and the steps you have taken so far) and that there is a conflict of interest and a concern for the safety of the young lady - and that concerns have been ignored, and that you feel there are serious errors with the previous judgement made on the rape. Thank you, I will definitely look into this. Do you know if I'm allowed to do this on her behalf, as I'm only a friend and collegue ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Just now, dounavilla said: Thank you, I will definitely look into this. Do you know if I'm allowed to do this on her behalf, as I'm only a friend and collegue ? She can give you permission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 Thank you again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 I have to say, from this experience thus far I have lost so much faith and respect for the system. It's truly hard to believe what this girl has gone through and is now having to go through . It truly is sad. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 1 minute ago, dounavilla said: Thank you again I don’t know a lot - I’ve only partly studied some areas (I did look at finishing a law degree but never did) and others will know a lot more. I’m just giving the best I can do based on legal routes as civilians - you have more rights than you realise and you’ll be listened to and it will be investigated (doesn’t mean it will come out in your favour, that’s why it’s important to do as much leg work as you can) - detail is important . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 Just now, Dodgyknees said: I don’t know a lot - I’ve only partly studied some areas (I did look at finishing a law degree but never did) and others will know a lot more. I’m just giving the best I can do based on legal routes as civilians - you have more rights than you realise and you’ll be listened to and it will be investigated (doesn’t mean it will come out in your favour, that’s why it’s important to do as much leg work as you can) - detail is important . Well thoughout the stalking timeline she reported everything she could including underwear being sent to her and all of the times he showed up. Even at a friend's house she stayed at. My concern is with this evedence being hidden or lost. She also was told on Sunday that apparently the 300+ hours footage of him outside her property can not be used as it was not taken legally by the landlord. This is a cover up if ever I saw one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 Just now, dounavilla said: Well thoughout the stalking timeline she reported everything she could including underwear being sent to her and all of the times he showed up. Even at a friend's house she stayed at. My concern is with this evedence being hidden or lost. She also was told on Sunday that apparently the 300+ hours footage of him outside her property can not be used as it was not taken legally by the landlord. This is a cover up if ever I saw one. Her lawyer also pointed out that the brother is not "on " the case so not to be concerned ?!?! It's ridiculous bordering crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 1 minute ago, dounavilla said: Well thoughout the stalking timeline she reported everything she could including underwear being sent to her and all of the times he showed up. Even at a friend's house she stayed at. My concern is with this evedence being hidden or lost. She also was told on Sunday that apparently the 300+ hours footage of him outside her property can not be used as it was not taken legally by the landlord. This is a cover up if ever I saw one. You can request that the evidence is held, and not disposed of - and request timelines + what evidence they have currently. I’d strongly advise full legal advice and get these requests off asap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 Just now, dounavilla said: Her lawyer also pointed out that the brother is not "on " the case so not to be concerned ?!?! It's ridiculous bordering crazy Just to add, as mentioned previously , she didn't know fully what had happened to her, she found out that she was actually raped BY EMAIL " STATING AS SUCH !! no phone call, no compassion or sympathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 1 minute ago, dounavilla said: Her lawyer also pointed out that the brother is not "on " the case so not to be concerned ?!?! It's ridiculous bordering crazy Still a conflict of interest. If I were her I’d be requesting information on the brother - such as times/dates and any contact he has had with investigating officers etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 She really needs a very good solicitor, it's just where and how to find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 1 minute ago, dounavilla said: She really needs a very good solicitor, it's just where and how to find 100% This would be an idea step and asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 I really appreciate your advise. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rjw63 Posted December 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 23, 2022 I'd like to smash his nuts into a pulp with the lump hammer that's in my car. Sorry I can't help in any legal way. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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