Philip Askew rape trial: Ice dancer denies ‘awful’ charge

Barry McElduff, prosecuting, told him he had taken advantage of his accuser when she was under 16 years old, gaining her trust before raping her. Mr Askew responded: "No. That's an awful thing to say, that's not happened." He added: "I think being accused of rape is the most shocking thing a man can ...

Philip Askew rape trial: Ice dancer denies ‘awful’ charge

Barry McElduff, prosecuting, told him he had taken advantage of his accuser when she was under 16 years old, gaining her trust before raping her. Mr Askew responded: "No. That's an awful thing to say, that's not happened." He added: "I think being accused of rape is the most shocking thing a man can ...

Trial term ends with case dismissal

District Attorney (DA) Ted Bell's office made many attempts over several weeks to bring in the accuser of 63-year-old Lonnie C. Ledbetter of Forest City. When the accuser ignored calls, voicemails, and text messages and was absent at previously scheduled meetings regarding her case, the DA filed for a ...