‘My childhood stopped’: woman sues CPS after taking stepfather to abuse trial
Summary
A woman named Annie from southern England reported her stepfather for childhood abuse. After a long legal fight, the trial ended with no guilty verdict, and Annie is now suing the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for mishandling her case.Key Facts
- Annie reported her stepfather to police in 2017 after suspecting he was babysitting other children.
- She first disclosed the abuse at age 18, but no action was taken then.
- Her 2021 trial ended with not guilty verdicts and a hung jury after several delays.
- She is suing the CPS, claiming poor prosecution violated her human rights.
- Prosecutors excluded evidence about her stepfather’s bad behavior and other domestic abuse from the trial.
- Important photos and reports showing family violence were not shown to the jury.
- A 2025 report noted prosecutors often fail to present "bad character" evidence that could strengthen similar cases.
- Annie says abuse often happens alongside domestic violence and intimidation, which were ignored in her case.
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