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Pop Star Cliff Richard denies sex assault claims
UTV ^ | 08/14/2014

Posted on 08/14/2014 1:07:20 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

Pop veteran Sir Cliff Richard has denied claims regarding a sexual assault in the 1980s on a young boy, after his Berkshire home was searched by police.

According to South Yorkshire Police, officers entered property in Sunningdale on Thursday and conducted searches - but the owner was not present at the time and no arrests were made.

In a statement, Sir Cliff said: "The allegations are completely false. Up until now I have chosen not to dignify the false allegations with a response, as it would just give them more oxygen.

"However, the police attended my apartment in Berkshire today without notice - except, it would appear, to the press."

The 73-year-old, who is understood to be in Portugal, added: "I am not presently in the UK, but it goes without saying that I will cooperate fully should the police wish to speak to me.

"Beyond stating that today's allegation is completely false, it would not be appropriate to say anything further until the police investigation has concluded."

Detective Superintendent Matt Fenwick stressed that the investigation was in its "really early stages" and explained: "A search warrant has been granted after police received an allegation of a sexual nature dating back to the 1980s. This involved a young boy under the age of 16 years."

Police have also confirmed that the searches are not linked to Operation Yewtree, which was launched in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal.

Sir Cliff Richard, who launched his musical career in the '50s, was knighted in 1995.


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1 posted on 08/14/2014 1:07:20 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

1980’s??? What were they looking for? A blue dress (equivalent) with pecker tracks?


2 posted on 08/14/2014 1:09:44 PM PDT by Drango (A liberal's compassion is limited only by the size of someone else's wallet.)
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To: SeekAndFind

How do the Brits feel about Roman Polanski?


3 posted on 08/14/2014 1:11:48 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (ISIS has started up a slave trade in Iraq. Mission accomplshed, Barack, Mission accomplished.)
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To: Drango

This is what makes the truth or falsity of childhood sexual abuse so difficult to determine ...

These people often come out 30 years later. How the heck do we know whether they are telling the truth or lying?

In the meantime, the accused often becomes a pariah, whether or not the charge is true.


4 posted on 08/14/2014 1:12:19 PM PDT by SeekAndFind (If at first you don't succeed, put it out for beta test.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Hey, stuff about Clinton in the 80s is considered “old school” and the claims are not to be believed.

What difference does any of this make?

(Hmmmm, that phrase sounds vaguely familiar.)


5 posted on 08/14/2014 1:20:46 PM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: SeekAndFind

So unlike Cliff Richards, this guy could not get it if really wants.


6 posted on 08/14/2014 1:34:34 PM PDT by Michael.SF. (It takes a gun to feed a village)
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To: Drango
You do wonder what they could possibly find after forty years that would be specific to the alleged crime. Theoretically they could find gay porn or child porn, but that would prove nothing, just (maybe) give some bit of credibility to the accusations. Or perhaps they could find a tell-all, confessional diary, which Richards would be very stupid to have kept.

I know that Richards fell out of favor with "hip" people because of his professed Christianity and his claims to living a clean lifestyle, and some "progressive" oldies stations would not play any of his music, considering it outdated.

Although he came close to marriage a couple of times, he never married, and rumors of his being gay have surfaced over the years, rumors which he denied.
7 posted on 08/14/2014 1:38:41 PM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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If you find child porn, its corroborating evidence. It would have to be a remarkable coincidence to have a celebrity accused of child sex assault, and then find child porn on his computer.

A lot of people thought Rolf Harris was innocent, but that went by the wayside when police found child porn on his computer.

Cliff Richard would not surprise me. Britain has already been unmasked as a pedophile haven in terms of its media and celebrity figures.


8 posted on 08/14/2014 1:47:48 PM PDT by Viennacon (Liberals are like vomit in a lot of ways)
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To: Steve_Seattle

I heard that he’s basically asexual.

If you never marry, there are always going to be rumors.


9 posted on 08/14/2014 1:49:08 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: SeekAndFind
I've met many stars, maybe I should cash in now that it's been decades. /s


This guy should not talk to the police, he should have a lawyer do that.

10 posted on 08/14/2014 1:54:30 PM PDT by MaxMax (Pay Attention and you'll be pissed off too! FIRE BOEHNER, NOW!)
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To: SeekAndFind

Prosecuting a crime after so many years....hmmmmm.


11 posted on 08/14/2014 1:58:10 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Rat Party policy;Lie,deny,refuse to comply)
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To: Viennacon

The investigations following the Jimmy Saville revelations have turned up a lot of sexual misconduct and crimes against children by adults in the UK.

I hope this allegation turns out to be false and its quite possible that it is, perhaps someone is out to hurt Cliff Richard since his faith is offensive to many in the UK.

I’ll await further developments......


12 posted on 08/14/2014 1:59:58 PM PDT by Nextrush (OBAMACARE IS A BAILOUT FOR THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY)
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To: Gay State Conservative
"Prosecuting a crime after so many years....hmmmmm."

Somehow they obtained pretty conclusive evidence - or, at least, multiple testimonies - against Jimmy Seville after many, many years, but by then I think he was dead.
13 posted on 08/14/2014 2:01:45 PM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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I read some of his own comments somewhere. His life choices have been unusual. A few women - no commitments and no children. He explained the reason was his career demands. Lived with a priest as a room-mate, (may still do so) who .
has influenced him spiritually.

In the 80’s when he was a British teen heartthrob, it would have been impossible to admit to being gay, if he is. And if he is, he deserves credit for not using women and fathering children as a deceitful cover.

14 posted on 08/14/2014 2:05:55 PM PDT by sodpoodle (Life is prickly - carry tweezers.)
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To: SeekAndFind
According to South Yorkshire Police, officers entered property in Sunningdale on Thursday and conducted searches - but the owner was not present at the time and no arrests were made. In a statement, Sir Cliff said: "The allegations are completely false. Up until now I have chosen not to dignify the false allegations with a response, as it would just give them more oxygen. However, the police attended my apartment in Berkshire today without notice - except, it would appear, to the press." The 73-year-old, who is understood to be in Portugal, added: "I am not presently in the UK, but it goes without saying that I will cooperate fully should the police wish to speak to me. ...

....Detective Superintendent Matt Fenwick stressed that the investigation was in its "really early stages" and explained: "A search warrant has been granted after police received an allegation of a sexual nature dating back to the 1980s. This involved a young boy under the age of 16 years."

What did they expect to find - old incriminating laundry left lying around and unwashed for 30+ years?

15 posted on 08/14/2014 2:07:29 PM PDT by Alex Murphy ("the defacto Leader of the FR Calvinist Protestant Brigades")
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To: SeekAndFind

1980’s?
Yeah that makes sense and should provide for a solid criminal case.............


16 posted on 08/14/2014 2:12:45 PM PDT by SECURE AMERICA (I am an American. Not a Republican or a Democrat.)
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To: Nextrush

Yes, wait and see. I hope for everyone’s sake it is not true.


17 posted on 08/14/2014 2:14:13 PM PDT by Viennacon (Liberals are like vomit in a lot of ways)
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To: SeekAndFind

Thought I recognized the name as a christian artist in the 80’s. And he was. On Spotify, I found ‘better than I know myself’ from ‘wired for sound’ in 1981...liked that song...a long time ago...

and I am back in the 80s...


18 posted on 08/14/2014 2:20:47 PM PDT by LearnsFromMistakes (Yes, I am happy to see you. But that IS a gun in my pocket.)
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To: Drango

He could have photos of the kid(s).


19 posted on 08/14/2014 2:30:44 PM PDT by informavoracious (Open your eyes, people!)
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To: Drango

Search his home he bought in 2008 for evidence from someone alleging something happened in all places a Billy Graham event in the mid 1980’s.

Spent 5 hours going thru his stuff. 5 hours?


20 posted on 08/14/2014 2:52:00 PM PDT by minnesota_bound
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