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John Worboys is denied parole for second time

John Worboys is denied parole for second time

Summary

John Worboys, a taxi driver convicted of drugging and assaulting women, has been denied parole for the second time. The Parole Board decided he will remain in prison because he is still considered a danger to the public.

Key Facts

  • John Worboys was convicted in 2009 for sex offences against 16 women but may have had over 100 victims.
  • He drugged women by offering them spiked drinks after picking them up in his taxi.
  • Worboys was denied parole and will not move to lower-security prison conditions.
  • The Parole Board will consider his release again in about one to two years, depending on progress.
  • Some victims, including a woman known as Sarah and Carrie Johnson (wife of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson), spoke out against his release.
  • In 2019, Worboys received two life sentences with a minimum of six years.
  • A court ruled police made serious mistakes by not arresting him earlier, allowing him to harm more victims.
  • A new TV drama called Believe Me tells the story of the victims and police failures in this case.
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