Conservative MP Patrick Spencer cleared of sexual assault
Summary
Conservative MP Patrick Spencer was found not guilty of sexually assaulting two women at a London club in 2023. The jury decided there was not enough evidence to prove he intentionally touched the women inappropriately, and Spencer denied the allegations.Key Facts
- Patrick Spencer, a Conservative MP, was accused of touching two women without consent at the Groucho Club in London.
- The incidents happened in August 2023, before Spencer was elected to Parliament.
- Spencer apologized for his actions in a police interview but denied intentionally touching the women’s breasts.
- CCTV footage showed Spencer hugging the women from behind; one woman pushed him away afterward.
- The jury spent over seven hours before finding Spencer not guilty of two sexual assault charges.
- Spencer’s family includes Michael Spencer, a billionaire Conservative donor.
- The initial police investigation was criticized for being slow and incomplete.
- After a review, the police brought new evidence and questioned Spencer again before the trial.
- The Conservative party restored Spencer’s status as a party member after the verdict.
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