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17/10/2014
Convicted Rapist Ched Evans Released From Prison
Convicted rapist and former Sheffield United footballer Ched Evans has left prison after serving two and half years of a five year sentence.
Evans, 25, was convicted in April 2012 for the rape of a 19-year-old woman in a hotel in May 2011.
According to reports, Evans left Wymott Prison in Lancashire at about 05:30 on Friday morning.
Evans has denied the charge and has always maintained his innocence. It is understood that he is due to make a "very personal and profound" statement on his website next week.
Amid rumours that Evans could potentially return to play for Sheffield United, an online petition urging the club not to take him back has received more than 150,000 signatures.
(MH/CD)
Evans, 25, was convicted in April 2012 for the rape of a 19-year-old woman in a hotel in May 2011.
According to reports, Evans left Wymott Prison in Lancashire at about 05:30 on Friday morning.
Evans has denied the charge and has always maintained his innocence. It is understood that he is due to make a "very personal and profound" statement on his website next week.
Amid rumours that Evans could potentially return to play for Sheffield United, an online petition urging the club not to take him back has received more than 150,000 signatures.
(MH/CD)
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08 January 2015
Oldham Athletic Drops Deal To Sign Ched Evans
Oldham Athletic has dropped the deal to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans. The football club has not commented on the issue. However Evans has apologised n a statement through the PFA. He said: I an grateful for the support of the PFA in helping me try to return to football and continue my career.
Oldham Athletic Drops Deal To Sign Ched Evans
Oldham Athletic has dropped the deal to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans. The football club has not commented on the issue. However Evans has apologised n a statement through the PFA. He said: I an grateful for the support of the PFA in helping me try to return to football and continue my career.
05 January 2015
Oldham Athletic To Discuss Signing Of Ched Evans
Oldham Athletic is reconsidering its decision to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans. Over 20,000 people signed an online petition calling on the club not to sign Evans, 26. The club is believed to be holding a meeting today to discuss the issue.
Oldham Athletic To Discuss Signing Of Ched Evans
Oldham Athletic is reconsidering its decision to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans. Over 20,000 people signed an online petition calling on the club not to sign Evans, 26. The club is believed to be holding a meeting today to discuss the issue.
07 January 2015
Oldham Athletic To Make Announcement Regarding Signing Of Ched Evans
Oldham Athletic are expected to make an announcement on Thursday regarding the signing of convicted rapist Ched Evans. Oldham are believed to be signing the 26-year-old, despite a petition with more than 60,000 signatures against the decision. Labour TD Ed Miliband said: "He [Evans] hasn't shown remorse and I wouldn’t take him on.
Oldham Athletic To Make Announcement Regarding Signing Of Ched Evans
Oldham Athletic are expected to make an announcement on Thursday regarding the signing of convicted rapist Ched Evans. Oldham are believed to be signing the 26-year-old, despite a petition with more than 60,000 signatures against the decision. Labour TD Ed Miliband said: "He [Evans] hasn't shown remorse and I wouldn’t take him on.
13 August 2014
Ched Evans Petition Receives Over 60,000 Signatures
A petition calling on Sheffield United to not re-employ convicted rapist Ched Evans has received over 60,000 signatures. The 25-year-old footballer was jailed for five years in April 2012 after being convicted of raping a 19-year-old woman in a hotel room in Rhyl, north Wales. He is due to be released on October.
Ched Evans Petition Receives Over 60,000 Signatures
A petition calling on Sheffield United to not re-employ convicted rapist Ched Evans has received over 60,000 signatures. The 25-year-old footballer was jailed for five years in April 2012 after being convicted of raping a 19-year-old woman in a hotel room in Rhyl, north Wales. He is due to be released on October.
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