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The Don
2003-10-01 09:03:03 UTC
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Briefs battle Net gossip
By WILL BARKER

LAWYERS yesterday leapt into action to stamp on emails linking a string of
Premiership footballers with the alleged hotel gang-rape.

One email was allegedly traced to an employee of a large company. He has
been put on notice while the claim is investigated.

And the legal eagles threaten to sue anyone else circulating such emails -
in a crackdown on wild internet gossip about the case.

Dozens of players have been linked to the scandal on the Net - many entirely
unconnected with the night of the alleged attack.

The lawyers have warned they will go to the High Court in the first known
case of its kind to beat web gossip.

They believe the only other similar case was when David Beckham took action
against the Popbitch site which contained an untrue rumour about the England
skipper.

Last night experts were shocked that the players' lawyers were picking on
one emailer rather than a website.

Internet lawyer Adam Glass said: "It's a highly unusual action. I've never
heard of lawyers concentrating on one individual.

"They're using one unfortunate person as an example to scare others into
stemming the spread. It will be very interesting under what terms they're
taking the action."

Andrew Craig, deputy editor of internet mag Web User, said: "This is
unprecedented."
Dylan
2003-10-03 14:02:34 UTC
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In response to the message attached below, the footballers alleged to
be the rapists of the girl in the London hotel room according to
sources on the internet are Carlton Cole, Kieron Dyer, Jenas, Bramble,
Craig Bellamy and three others.

This fits with the facts in my opinion for several reasons. According
to The Mirror, the club Chairman of one of the teams involved said
anyone who is proved to be guilty at his club would be sacked and
their registration retained so they couldn't play anywhere else. Also
that if they refused to give DNA they would be sacked. The manager
then offered to resign over the situation. Next minute, there were
reports that Bobby Robson had resigned and Newcastle had to issue a
press release denying it. Newcastle were in town playing a match
anyway and Carlton Cole clearly could be the player from another
Premiership club. Dyer plays for England also which would be the
England star link.

Coincidence? You tell me.

If they are proved to have acted inapproppriately I hope they receive
the fullest penalties possible and that the club is also punised
severely. I think it's outrageous that people discussing theories are
liable to prosecution because it could hurt alleged rapists.
Post by The Don
Briefs battle Net gossip
By WILL BARKER
LAWYERS yesterday leapt into action to stamp on emails linking a string of
Premiership footballers with the alleged hotel gang-rape.
One email was allegedly traced to an employee of a large company. He has
been put on notice while the claim is investigated.
And the legal eagles threaten to sue anyone else circulating such emails -
in a crackdown on wild internet gossip about the case.
Dozens of players have been linked to the scandal on the Net - many entirely
unconnected with the night of the alleged attack.
The lawyers have warned they will go to the High Court in the first known
case of its kind to beat web gossip.
They believe the only other similar case was when David Beckham took action
against the Popbitch site which contained an untrue rumour about the England
skipper.
Last night experts were shocked that the players' lawyers were picking on
one emailer rather than a website.
Internet lawyer Adam Glass said: "It's a highly unusual action. I've never
heard of lawyers concentrating on one individual.
"They're using one unfortunate person as an example to scare others into
stemming the spread. It will be very interesting under what terms they're
taking the action."
Andrew Craig, deputy editor of internet mag Web User, said: "This is
unprecedented."
Alex
2003-10-03 14:35:38 UTC
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Post by Dylan
If they are proved to have acted inapproppriately I hope they receive
the fullest penalties possible and that the club is also punised
severely.
What's the club got to do with it? If I went out and committed the same
alleged offence, my employers would not be in any way liable.
--
"This is the best club I have played for. Everything about it is perfect; the
stadium, the training ground, the supporters and the management staff.
Sometimes the weather isn't the best but I can cope with that!" - Markus
Babbel
Blue-World
2003-10-03 16:42:04 UTC
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Would you think the same way if you were investigated because of a complaint
of rape and your name was spread all over the news media.
No-one's even been charged with anything yet.
This girl's accusations may turn out to be rubbish.
Excuse my cynicism, but there may also be an element of a press "sting"
here.
Yes, i think it's possibly a set up.
Post by Dylan
In response to the message attached below, the footballers alleged to
be the rapists of the girl in the London hotel room according to
sources on the internet are Carlton Cole, Kieron Dyer, Jenas, Bramble,
Craig Bellamy and three others.
This fits with the facts in my opinion for several reasons. According
to The Mirror, the club Chairman of one of the teams involved said
anyone who is proved to be guilty at his club would be sacked and
their registration retained so they couldn't play anywhere else. Also
that if they refused to give DNA they would be sacked. The manager
then offered to resign over the situation. Next minute, there were
reports that Bobby Robson had resigned and Newcastle had to issue a
press release denying it. Newcastle were in town playing a match
anyway and Carlton Cole clearly could be the player from another
Premiership club. Dyer plays for England also which would be the
England star link.
Coincidence? You tell me.
If they are proved to have acted inapproppriately I hope they receive
the fullest penalties possible and that the club is also punised
severely. I think it's outrageous that people discussing theories are
liable to prosecution because it could hurt alleged rapists.
Post by The Don
Briefs battle Net gossip
By WILL BARKER
LAWYERS yesterday leapt into action to stamp on emails linking a string of
Premiership footballers with the alleged hotel gang-rape.
One email was allegedly traced to an employee of a large company. He has
been put on notice while the claim is investigated.
And the legal eagles threaten to sue anyone else circulating such emails -
in a crackdown on wild internet gossip about the case.
Dozens of players have been linked to the scandal on the Net - many entirely
unconnected with the night of the alleged attack.
The lawyers have warned they will go to the High Court in the first known
case of its kind to beat web gossip.
They believe the only other similar case was when David Beckham took action
against the Popbitch site which contained an untrue rumour about the England
skipper.
Last night experts were shocked that the players' lawyers were picking on
one emailer rather than a website.
Internet lawyer Adam Glass said: "It's a highly unusual action. I've never
heard of lawyers concentrating on one individual.
"They're using one unfortunate person as an example to scare others into
stemming the spread. It will be very interesting under what terms they're
taking the action."
Andrew Craig, deputy editor of internet mag Web User, said: "This is
unprecedented."
mike1234
2003-10-03 19:41:03 UTC
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I'd have to agree...given there is a PR agent already involved on this
alleged claim.
Post by Blue-World
Would you think the same way if you were investigated because of a complaint
of rape and your name was spread all over the news media.
No-one's even been charged with anything yet.
This girl's accusations may turn out to be rubbish.
Excuse my cynicism, but there may also be an element of a press "sting"
here.
Yes, i think it's possibly a set up.
Post by Dylan
In response to the message attached below, the footballers alleged to
be the rapists of the girl in the London hotel room according to
sources on the internet are Carlton Cole, Kieron Dyer, Jenas, Bramble,
Craig Bellamy and three others.
This fits with the facts in my opinion for several reasons. According
to The Mirror, the club Chairman of one of the teams involved said
anyone who is proved to be guilty at his club would be sacked and
their registration retained so they couldn't play anywhere else. Also
that if they refused to give DNA they would be sacked. The manager
then offered to resign over the situation. Next minute, there were
reports that Bobby Robson had resigned and Newcastle had to issue a
press release denying it. Newcastle were in town playing a match
anyway and Carlton Cole clearly could be the player from another
Premiership club. Dyer plays for England also which would be the
England star link.
Coincidence? You tell me.
If they are proved to have acted inapproppriately I hope they receive
the fullest penalties possible and that the club is also punised
severely. I think it's outrageous that people discussing theories are
liable to prosecution because it could hurt alleged rapists.
Post by The Don
Briefs battle Net gossip
By WILL BARKER
LAWYERS yesterday leapt into action to stamp on emails linking a
string
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Premiership footballers with the alleged hotel gang-rape.
One email was allegedly traced to an employee of a large company. He has
been put on notice while the claim is investigated.
And the legal eagles threaten to sue anyone else circulating such
emails -
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in a crackdown on wild internet gossip about the case.
Dozens of players have been linked to the scandal on the Net - many
entirely
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unconnected with the night of the alleged attack.
The lawyers have warned they will go to the High Court in the first
known
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case of its kind to beat web gossip.
They believe the only other similar case was when David Beckham took
action
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against the Popbitch site which contained an untrue rumour about the
England
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skipper.
Last night experts were shocked that the players' lawyers were picking
on
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one emailer rather than a website.
Internet lawyer Adam Glass said: "It's a highly unusual action. I've
never
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heard of lawyers concentrating on one individual.
"They're using one unfortunate person as an example to scare others into
stemming the spread. It will be very interesting under what terms
they're
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taking the action."
Andrew Craig, deputy editor of internet mag Web User, said: "This is
unprecedented."
mike1234
2003-10-03 19:39:51 UTC
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Pure coincidence, I have it on good authority that no northern club has been
implicated or be likely to be. The guilty party is typically the first to
claim innocence!
Post by Dylan
In response to the message attached below, the footballers alleged to
be the rapists of the girl in the London hotel room according to
sources on the internet are Carlton Cole, Kieron Dyer, Jenas, Bramble,
Craig Bellamy and three others.
This fits with the facts in my opinion for several reasons. According
to The Mirror, the club Chairman of one of the teams involved said
anyone who is proved to be guilty at his club would be sacked and
their registration retained so they couldn't play anywhere else. Also
that if they refused to give DNA they would be sacked. The manager
then offered to resign over the situation. Next minute, there were
reports that Bobby Robson had resigned and Newcastle had to issue a
press release denying it. Newcastle were in town playing a match
anyway and Carlton Cole clearly could be the player from another
Premiership club. Dyer plays for England also which would be the
England star link.
Coincidence? You tell me.
If they are proved to have acted inapproppriately I hope they receive
the fullest penalties possible and that the club is also punised
severely. I think it's outrageous that people discussing theories are
liable to prosecution because it could hurt alleged rapists.
Post by The Don
Briefs battle Net gossip
By WILL BARKER
LAWYERS yesterday leapt into action to stamp on emails linking a string of
Premiership footballers with the alleged hotel gang-rape.
One email was allegedly traced to an employee of a large company. He has
been put on notice while the claim is investigated.
And the legal eagles threaten to sue anyone else circulating such emails -
in a crackdown on wild internet gossip about the case.
Dozens of players have been linked to the scandal on the Net - many entirely
unconnected with the night of the alleged attack.
The lawyers have warned they will go to the High Court in the first known
case of its kind to beat web gossip.
They believe the only other similar case was when David Beckham took action
against the Popbitch site which contained an untrue rumour about the England
skipper.
Last night experts were shocked that the players' lawyers were picking on
one emailer rather than a website.
Internet lawyer Adam Glass said: "It's a highly unusual action. I've never
heard of lawyers concentrating on one individual.
"They're using one unfortunate person as an example to scare others into
stemming the spread. It will be very interesting under what terms they're
taking the action."
Andrew Craig, deputy editor of internet mag Web User, said: "This is
unprecedented."
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