Lizzie, if you're going to review the evidence you have to review it all. As well as asking how the jury could convict on some evidence you find wanting you must ask how they could not convict when faced with other evidence. There was a lot more evidence than you've commented on - the judge's summing up took three days. You're belief in his innocence seems to be founded on faith in his good character (despite never having met him), selective choice of evidence and an assumption that all his accusers are lying.

You don't seem to understand the shock and trauma that abuse victims report they feel, or have any sympathy for the reasons why they did not feel able to come forward sooner. At this very moment the inquest is taking place of Frances Andrade, who killed herself after giving evidence about abuse she received as a child - reliving the memories and being grilled about them in court were too much for her. As CS points out, one of the reasons they don't come forward is the attitude of people who blame the victim. You protest about this comment, but just read your own posts.

It is reported that the CPS decided it would not be in the public interest to prosecute him for the porn images on his computer. It is difficult to see how the cost of such a trial could be justified or the public interest served when he is already in jail and may well die there.