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There could be 1,000 or more victims of black-cab rapist John Worboys, says Carrie Johnson

There could be 1,000 or more victims of black-cab rapist John Worboys, says Carrie Johnson

Summary

Carrie Johnson, wife of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, said there could be 1,000 or more victims of John Worboys, a taxi driver convicted of drugging and assaulting women. Worboys is serving a life sentence and was recently denied parole because he still poses a high risk.

Key Facts

  • John Worboys drugged women in his taxi by offering them drinks laced with drugs.
  • He was convicted of multiple sexual offences committed between 2000 and 2008.
  • Worboys received a life sentence with a minimum term before parole eligibility.
  • The Parole Board recently decided he is still a high risk and denied his release.
  • Carrie Johnson, who encountered Worboys in 2007, helped bring him to justice.
  • Johnson estimates Worboys may have attacked up to 1,000 women or more.
  • The case gained renewed attention after an ITV show about Worboys aired.
  • Worboys will be considered for parole again in about two years.
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