r/VaushV 2d ago

Politics Russell Brand charged with rape

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0457d02e9go
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u/MrTwoStroke 2d ago

Do you have any idea how low the conviction rate is for sexual offences in the UK? That evidence must be overwhelming

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u/OVTB 2d ago

He's been charged.

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u/Prosthemadera 2d ago

Yes, exactly. That is the point. OP is arguing that the fact that he got charged means the evidence is solid.

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u/mort96 2d ago

Surely it would be more relevant to bring up the rate of people getting charged then, not the rate of people getting convicted?

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u/OVTB 2d ago

Read up on the subtle nuances between the concepts of charges and convictions.

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u/zman021200 2d ago

No one is confused by that. Learn how the UK justice system works and you'll understand what they mean. We can wait for you to catch up, sport.