UK: Another rape trial collapses under scrutiny

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'A third rape case in just over a month has collapsed after it emerged images from the defendant's phone showing him cuddling the alleged victim were not disclosed.

The case against Samson Makele, 28, was halted after his defence team unearthed vital photographs from his mobile phone which had not been made available.

Mr Makele, originally from Eritrea, was accused of raping a woman after they met at Notting Hill Carnival in 2016 but he always claimed the sex was consensual.

And his case, which was due to begin next month, was thrown out after more than a dozen photographs were found which showed the pair naked and cuddling in bed.
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It follows the collapse of two rape cases in December, which sparked an urgent review by Scotland Yard into around 30 sex cases.

Mr Makele's lawyer, Paris Theodorou, said an error in judgment or an inaccuracy in unveiling evidence, could cause 'irreparable damage'.'

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... face any consequences? Guess not.

Picking up girls randomly in public venues, esp. if alcohol is involved, has become too risky for men to do perhaps for the first time in modern history. Why ppl of either sex are still looking to fuck via this M.O. I don't know. But you can minimize the risk by fucking only when neither/all parties involved have had nothing to drink (incl. drugs, even 420) and asking explicitly, "So, wanna fuck?" or words to that effect. A few before and after pics showing you all smiling would be a good idea too.

I'd recommend using a phone or spycam to record the whole thing too except in many places recording someone fucking w/o their knowledge is illegal unless it's on your own property. Check local laws.

You didn't get that idea from me. :)

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