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Yes the newspapers and people who repeated this unfounded gossip should be ashamed of themselves. They have taken a man's good name away for no reason. Where is the bit that states someone is innocent until PROVEN guilty. There should have been nothing about it until he was charged with an offence . Then of course the fact that his marriage had broken up some two months earlier was dragged into the public domain. No wonder it's called the GUTTER pressQuote:
Originally Posted by Chloe O'brien
if he can these accusations can wreck lifes and careers!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Chloe O'brien
Michael Le Vell's innocence was never once questioned by his Coronation Street castmates after he was accused of child abuse, reports say.
The actor, who was cleared of the allegation yesterday, apparently received the full backing of his colleagues on the Weatherfield serial after he was arrested in September.
"There was never any doubt of Michael's innocence in the eyes of the cast and crew," a source told The Sun.
"Bosses took a big risk because the damage to the reputation of Coronation Street would have been huge had he been charged.
"But they stood by their man and they, and him, have been vindicated."
Meanwhile, Le Vell was apparently overheard telling a fellow actor: "Mud sticks, doesn't it? There will always be people whispering behind my back.
"All I can do is move on. My friends and the people who care about me most know I am an innocent man."
Le Vell has played Kevin Webster in Coronation Street since 1983
CLEARED Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell has demanded a change in the law after he was *publicly named as a child rape suspect.
The Weatherfield favourite said the three-month investigation into a false claim that he had sexually abused a six-year-old girl left him contemplating suicide.
Speaking out for the first time since The People revealed last week that charges against him had been dropped, Michael said: “No one should have to go through what I’ve been through.”
Dad-of-two Le Vell, who plays mechanic Kevin Webster in the ITV soap, flies back to the UK today from a holiday in America without a stain on his character.
Until we told him last weekend about the decision to drop *charges against him, the star thought the holiday would be his last chance to relax before *defending himself against the shocking allegations.
Though overjoyed his name has now been cleared, the 47-year-old actor fears he will be at the centre of a *whispering *campaign for the rest of his life.
Speaking to the relatives who put him up in their home near Hale in Cheshire following his arrest in September, Le Vell said: “These are the worst sort of *allegations anyone could face.
“Saying I raped a kid, it’s just horrific.
“It’s wrong that people can be named like this.
“It’s been worse for me *because I’m well-known, I’m high-profile. Things need to change.
“People’s identities should remain secret until they are convicted of a crime like this.
“I’m thrilled the allegations have been dropped, but I’ll *always have this with me.
“Some people will always think ‘There’s no smoke without fire’ even though the claims were a complete lie.
“I was dreading coming home, I didn’t know what was going to happen. I was due to go to the police station this week to see if I was being charged or not.
“It’s been a nightmare, but at least now I’ve been able to relax and enjoy the last week of my holiday.”
Le Vell was shattered when he was arrested on September 30 on suspicion of sexually attacking a schoolgirl.
A teenager had claimed he raped her when she was six.
Police swooped on the star’s £775,000 home in Hale.
Under British law the Criminal Justice Act of 1988 allows *defendants in rape cases to be named.
Le Vell’s arrest was instantly made public and hit the headlines across the Press, TV and the worldwide web. But anyone who claims to have been the victim of a sexual *assault is *granted life-long *anonymity in law.
Le Vell has now told his *relatives: “The last three months of my life have been absolute hell.
“I knew I was innocent all along, but my name was still dragged through the mud *because someone had made untrue allegations.
“At times, I felt like *throwing myself under a bus. I was in a bad way.”
The People was invited into the home of Le Vell’s *delighted relatives last week.
We were shown the bedroom in the annexe of the house where the star has slept uneasily over the past three months. The family have left a copy of last week’s People on a bedside table ready for the *actor to read when he returns this week. Discussing the moment he learned charges against him had been dropped Le Vell revealed: “I was in tears when I heard the news.
“It’s been a struggle trying to stay sane throughout all of this.
“I’m thrilled the charges have been dropped, but deep down I know I’ll always have this with me.”
But amazingly, despite being the subject of devastating claims, Le Vell says be now bares NO animosity towards the teenager who made the allegations.
“It’s not about gaining revenge for me now,” he said.
“It’s the law that meant I was named and shamed. That’s where my *grievance is now.” The relieved actor also praised his bosses and fellow cast members at Coronation Street for their unswerving support in the most difficult days of his life.
He told his relatives: “Everyone at work has been brilliant, they’ve backed me 100 per cent.
“They never doubted me for a second.
“I can’t thank them enough. I know it was a risk for them. But they supported me through it all.”
Le Vell received a public show of support from several Corrie cast members last week. Kym Marsh, 35, who plays Michelle Connor, posted a comment on Twitter which said: “Fantastic news about Michael Le Vell.”
And Kym’s fiancé, Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas, 31, added: “Michael Le Vell, what a great start to the new year for you. Cleared of all charges, never a doubt pal. Hope this year brings you happiness.”
Coronation Street bosses who feared having to rewrite scripts also breathed a sigh of relief.
The Crown Prosecution Service dropped the case after a thorough investigation into the allegations.
Nazir Afzal, chief crown prosecutor for the North West area, confirmed the charges against Le Vell – real name Michael Turner – had been dropped.
He said: “I have *decided that Michael Robert Turner will not face any charges in relation to allegations of historic sexual assault against a child.
“Following enquiries by Greater Manchester Police I have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to put before a court.
“As there is no realistic *prospect of conviction it is therefore only right that the allegations against Mr Turner are prevented from going any further.
“I have informed the police that they should take no *further action against him.” A police spokesman said: “No further action will be *taken against a 47-year-old man from Hale, arrested on suspicion of an historic rape.
“A file of evidence was *prepared for the CPS who *decided there was insufficient evidence to charge.”
The girl who made the *allegations against Le Vell has been told of the decision.
As well as facing the false child rape allegations , the star has also had to come to terms with the break-up of his 25-year marriage to wife Janette Beverley, 45.
Le Vell, one of the Street’s longest-serving actors, met Janette in 1984 when she played a character in the soap called Elaine Pollard.
They tied the knot two years later in October 1986.
Since the sex allegations, Le Vell has been living a few miles down the road from his family home which is up for sale.
He *continued to go to work at Granada studios in Manchester where he enjoyed the full *support of the rest of the cast and crew.
(c) People
Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell has today thanked ITV, his soap colleagues and members of the public for their "unwavering support" after being cleared of child abuse allegations.
Earlier this month, it was announced that Le Vell would face no charges following a three-month police investigation into claims that he sexually abused a schoolgirl. He had always denied the accusations.
In a statement released today, Le Vell - who plays Weatherfield's Kevin Webster - commented: "Following the conclusion of the police enquiry into allegations that have been widely publicised in the national press, I would like to acknowledge and give thanks to the Greater Manchester Police for the fair, thorough and independent investigation that they have conducted.
"I have maintained my innocence throughout and I am delighted to be completely exonerated by the decision that there will be No Further Action taken in this matter.
"I would like to thank the public sincerely for their loyal support during what has been a most difficult and upsetting phase in my life.
"I also want to give special thanks to my colleagues on Coronation Street and ITV Studios and ITV for their unwavering support of me. It is now my intention to continue working and hope to put this extremely difficult period behind me."
Le Vell had been arrested in September after police received a report of a historical offence. However, he strenuously denied the allegation and immediately vowed to prove his innocence.
Michael Le Vell has been charged with child sex offences.
The actor, who plays Kevin Webster in Coronation Street, is accused of 19 offences including raping a child, indecently assaulting a child and sexual activity with a child.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the reported offences are said to have taken place between 2001 and 2010.
The 48-year-old, who has been charged under his real name Michael Turner, is scheduled to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, February 27.
Le Vell was arrested and questioned over the alleged child offences in September 2011, but he strenuously denied the claims and the matter was later dropped.
Alison Levitt QC, Principal Legal Advisor to the Director of Public Prosecutions, said on Thursday evening: "I have very carefully reviewed the evidence in this case and I have concluded that there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest to charge Michael Robert Turner with a number of sexual offences.
"As proceedings are now active, it would be inappropriate to say anything further at this stage."
The actor joined the long-running ITV soap in 1983 as the popular garage mechanic Kevin
Michael Le Vell has been charged with child sex offences.
The actor, who plays Kevin Webster in Coronation Street, is accused of 19 offences including raping a child, indecently assaulting a child and sexual activity with a child.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the reported offences are said to have taken place between 2001 and 2010.
The 48-year-old, who has been charged under his real name Michael Turner, is scheduled to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, February 27.
Le Vell was arrested and questioned over the alleged child offences in September 2011, but he strenuously denied the claims and the matter was later dropped.
Alison Levitt QC, Principal Legal Advisor to the Director of Public Prosecutions, said on Thursday evening: "I have very carefully reviewed the evidence in this case and I have concluded that there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest to charge Michael Robert Turner with a number of sexual offences.
"As proceedings are now active, it would be inappropriate to say anything further at this stage."
The actor joined the long-running ITV soap in 1983 as the popular garage mechanic Kevin
By Paul Cockerton
Michael Le Vell Coronation Street star's child sex charges: Kevin Webster actor accused of rape and indecent assault
15 Feb 2013 00:32
The 48-year-old is accused of 19 offences including raping a child, indecently assaulting a child and sexual activity with a child
Charged: Michael Le Vell Charged: Michael Le Vell
Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell was last night charged with child sex offences.
The 48-year-old, who plays Kevin Webster, is accused of 19 offences including raping a child, indecently assaulting a child and sexual activity with a child.
The actor, who lives in Hale, Cheshire, was first arrested in September 2011 and questioned over alleged child sex offences, but the matter was later dropped.
However, late last night Greater Manchester Police said the actor - real name Michael Turner - had been charged with sex offences against a youngster.
The decision came after a review of evidence by lawyers from the Crown Prosecution Service
Alison Levitt QC, Principal Legal Advisor to the Director of Public Prosecutions said: "I have very carefully reviewed the evidence in this case and I have concluded that there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest to charge Michael Robert Turner with a number of sexual offences.
“I have authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Mr Turner with nineteen offences, including rape of a child."
By Paul Cockerton
Michael Le Vell Coronation Street star's child sex charges: Kevin Webster actor accused of rape and indecent assault
15 Feb 2013 00:32
The 48-year-old is accused of 19 offences including raping a child, indecently assaulting a child and sexual activity with a child
Charged: Michael Le Vell Charged: Michael Le Vell
Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell was last night charged with child sex offences.
The 48-year-old, who plays Kevin Webster, is accused of 19 offences including raping a child, indecently assaulting a child and sexual activity with a child.
The actor, who lives in Hale, Cheshire, was first arrested in September 2011 and questioned over alleged child sex offences, but the matter was later dropped.
However, late last night Greater Manchester Police said the actor - real name Michael Turner - had been charged with sex offences against a youngster.
The decision came after a review of evidence by lawyers from the Crown Prosecution Service
Alison Levitt QC, Principal Legal Advisor to the Director of Public Prosecutions said: "I have very carefully reviewed the evidence in this case and I have concluded that there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest to charge Michael Robert Turner with a number of sexual offences.
“I have authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Mr Turner with nineteen offences, including rape of a child."
I don't know what everybody else thinks but I reckon it's some sort of new ploy to get names in papers or money or something - there's just so many accusations flying around directed at all sorts of people some who can't defend themselves 'cos they're dead and some just so unbelievable. I reckon most of these accusers probably have a middle name - Compo - 'cos I think it's what they want. The Jimmy Savile saga didn't start till after it was published that he'd left such a lot of money.