Woman claiming £7 million?

Question

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_yorkshire/7495448.stm

She got raped in 1988, but only sued him for his Lotto winnings this week.

Your views?

Thanks for answering.

xCherryx

Answer 1

The fact that a scumbag like this wins the lottery is just further proof to me that there really is no god.

I hope she gets a massive settlement and that he himself never knows a minute´s peace for the rest of his life.

Answer 2

Well he was put in prision and wasnt earning any money in there so yes she has every right to sue him now he has got out and has got money!

He was on day realise when he got the ticket, i think the lotto shouldnt have paid him thats a luxury he shouldnt have got because he was in prision for raping a woman!

Answer 3

Sponger, money grabber, typical woman are my views.

Answer 4

he didn't have money in 1988 so i think she is justified,

Answer 5

This is the second man who has hit the jackpot. There was another lotto lout a few years back who also won a large sum. Why do louts like these 2  allowed to keep their ill gotten gains

Answer 6

You can sue somebody when he has no money, but won't get paid.

Good she sued him now!!

By the way, 7 miliion is not half enough ...

Not ANY amount of money is!

Answer 7

"She got raped in 1988, but only sued him for his Lotto winnings this week."

Errrrr it's not really quite as simple as that love. [pat on the head]

It makes me absolutely SICK to think you've not actually absorbed the background of this before posting a question.

"Five months ago, the woman, Mrs A, won a vital ruling from the Law Lords that, in cases of serious assault, courts had a discretion to extend the usual time limit within which compensation claims must be brought."

First things first the woman in question was 58 years old at the time and is 78 years old now. For you to suggest that this is all just about money is disgraceful!

Answer 8

Good luck to her

Answer 9

She is quite greedy and I wonder how the courts would have reacted if the rapist had been wealthy in 1988. He has served his sentence and why should he be doubly penalised.

Answer 10

As bad as a rape is I do not think that the woman should be allowed to sue now, this has nothing to do with the rape it is simply for the money

Answer 11

I think she should sue him for his lotto winnings. He deserves little more than food, water and a bed. You can get those in prison, so he won't need the £7million anyway.

I'm sure she will make a donation to Rape Crisis to help other women who have been raped and had their lives shattered.

Answer 12

boot

Answer 13

No question, the suit is valid!  The man is supposed to be in prison, not living in a mansion!   He should not have been allowed a day release, and certainly should not have been allowed to collect his benefits!

Answer 14

GOOD ON HER!!!

She deserves every penny, pound....or should i say million!

Answer 15

just because the rape was 20 years ago doesnt mean she is over it. Something like that effects you forever so if shes wants to sue him now for every penny he doesnt deserve...good on her!!!

Answer 16

I agree that if he is guilty he must go to prison. But i question her motives in not reporting this at the time, money is not going to solve her problem so in my opinion she shouldent get any. This would send a message to any other potential gold diggers.

Answer 17

people just are insane. I tell you probably just wants the money

Answer 18

I doubt a woman ever gets over the trauma of a sexual assault.  Therefore the criminal should always be subject to retribution for his actions.  Even though he has paid criminally for his foul deed, he has not provide compensation to his victims.  I hope the others who suffered can come forward and receive compensation.

Answer 19

Rape is a heinous crime and the b*****d deserves everything he gets.