Abuse survivor charity Maggie Oliver Foundation has said it will not accept any money originally raised for a Walney woman who falsely claimed sexual exploitation by an Asian gang.
Eleanor Williams had tried to implicate several of subjecting her to sexual abuse, violence and rape after hurting herself. Her lies were nailed and Preston Crown Court convicted her of perverting the course of justice.
Before her conviction, a net amount of £21,104 was raised on the crowdfunding website JustGiving to support her. A sum of £1,204 was meant for William’s “counselling or holistic therapy treatment”. The remaining £20,000 which was set aside for her legal help was supposed to be split between the Maggie Oliver Foundation and Women’s Community Matters if no prosecution was brought by July 23 this year.
Maggie Oliver, a former Greater Manchester Police detective who set up the foundation, has declined to accept the money stating it would not be “ethical” to do so.
Jordan Trengove, from Barrow-in-Furness, who spent 10 weeks in prison on remand because of Williams’ claims, said the money should go to a charity supporting falsely implicated people.
“If it was my choice, I would like to give it to a charity for people who are falsely accused, or to give counselling for people who went through an ordeal like me,” Trengove told the Guardian.
He said he didn’t get any help himself.
Conservative politician Shane Yerrell who had started the crowdfunding page believing Williams’ story said the lives of innocent men “turned upside down” and their reputations were destroyed because of her.
JustGiving said the crowdfunding page for Williams closed in 2020 and the firm did not hold the funds in question.
“We are supporting the page owner and understand he is trying to recoup the funds and distribute them to an appropriate, registered charity,” its spokesperson said.
Charity not to accept funds raised for Eleanor Williams who falsely claimed she was raped by Asian gang
Jordan Trengove, from Barrow-in-Furness, who spent 10 weeks in prison on remand because of Williams' claims, said the money should go to a charity supporting falsely implicated people.
Clifford had previously pleaded guilty to the murders of BBC sports commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters at their home in northwest of London, in July 2024. (Photo: Hertfordshire Police /Handout via REUTERS)
Crossbow murderer found guilty of raping ex-girlfriend
A 26-YEAR-OLD man who murdered three women in a crossbow and stabbing attack has been found guilty of raping one of them, his ex-girlfriend, a British court ruled on Thursday.
Kyle Clifford had previously pleaded guilty to the murders of BBC sports commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters at their home in Bushey, northwest of London, in July 2024.
The attack led to a manhunt before Clifford was found injured hours later in a north London cemetery.
A jury at Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday convicted Clifford of raping 25-year-old Louise Hunt before killing her.
His sentencing for all the crimes is scheduled for Tuesday.
Clifford had admitted to murdering Carol Hunt, 61, and her daughters Louise and Hannah, 28. He had also pleaded guilty to charges of false imprisonment and possessing offensive weapons but denied raping Louise.
During the trial, the court heard that after killing Carol Hunt, Clifford waited for an hour before attacking Louise, tying her up, raping her, and then killing her with a crossbow. He later killed Hannah when she returned home from work.
The prosecution described Clifford, a former soldier, as committing a "violent, sexual act of spite" and said he was "enraged" after Louise ended their 18-month relationship. They told the court that he had "carefully planned" the attack.
Less than 24 hours before the killings, Clifford had searched for a podcast by social media influencer Andrew Tate, according to the prosecution. They argued that the murders were driven by the "violent misogyny promoted" by Tate.
Justice Joel Bennathan called Clifford’s crimes "dreadful" and "almost unspeakable".
(With inputs from AFP)