"The rest of us can take a more nuanced view, that there was an investigation that needed to be made but it was badly botched by both the police and the BBC. I think Sir Cliff can count himself lucky, both in this matter and in life in general. Frankly, I don't want to hear any more from him."

The above diatribe can only be regarded as a deliberate attempt to smear a person's reputation. Lets be having your proof for such a totally unwarranted attack.
I assume nuanced for the well educated scientist revolves around the mantra "no smoke without fire."

"No judge worth his/her salt is going to declare that there was "no evidence" in a case that has been taken that far. Insufficient evidence, unreliable evidence, evidence to the contrary, sure."
The poor boy does make some quite stupid statements at times. If there is no case to answer a judge has no business commenting on a non issue. Shaw, at times you are a complete idiot. If you cannot make sensible comments try simply shutting up.