Black-cab rapist John Worboys denied parole for second time
Summary
John Worboys, a black-cab driver convicted of multiple sexual offenses, has been denied parole for the second time because he is still considered a danger to women. He is serving a life sentence for drugging and attacking women between 2000 and 2008. The parole board said he does not currently meet the conditions for release.Key Facts
- John Worboys was convicted in 2009 for attacking 12 women between 2006 and 2008.
- He later received a life sentence after more victims reported abuse from 2000 to 2008.
- Worboys lured women by pretending to celebrate winning money and gave them drinks spiked with drugs.
- The parole board ruled he still poses a high risk of further sexual offenses.
- The decision to deny parole was made without a public hearing because Worboys did not want one.
- Carrie Johnson, who was targeted by Worboys, expressed relief at the parole denial.
- Worboys is also known as John Radford in custody.
- A TV drama about Worboys’ crimes is currently airing on ITV.
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