I�ll have my day in court, says woman who claims she was raped by footballer

[ian1964 10,720]

A YOUNG mother who claims she was raped by football star David Goodwillie is to sue the player after criminal charges were dropped.

 

The 24-year-old community worker accused the former Dundee United striker of sexually assaulting her at a New Year party.

 

But last month the Crown Office announced he would face no further action, saying there was insufficient evidence to proceed with a criminal case.

 

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Following the move Rangers reportedly made seven bids for the 22-year-old player but he secured a �£2.8million switch to Blackburn Rovers last week.

 

He was also recalled to the Scotland squad for Wednesday night�s friendly against Denmark at Hampden.

 

However the woman now plans to claim legal aid to pay for a civil action against Goodwillie which could cost in the region of Ã?£100,000. She said a civil action was now her only way ââ?¬Å?to get my day in courtââ?¬Â.

 

She is also considering action against Goodwillie�s former teammate David Robertson, who she claims had sex with her when she was incapable of giving consent on the same night. However, he was never charged.

 

As the level of proof required in a civil case is lower than in a criminal one, the alleged victim and her lawyer hope that she can win significant damages.

 

The West Lothian woman said: ââ?¬Å?I feel Iââ?¬â?¢ve been let down by the criminal justice system.

 

ââ?¬Å?This is now the only way I can get my day in court and tell what happened that night. Iââ?¬â?¢ve been left with no other option but to go through the civil courts.ââ?¬Â

 

Lawyer Cameron Fyfe, of Drummond Miller, who is representing the mother said yesterday that he planned to approach the Crown and the police for access to witness statements and evidence.

 

He said: ââ?¬Å?Iââ?¬â?¢m aiming to build a case for damages against both players.

 

ââ?¬Å?Weââ?¬â?¢ll allege she was incapable of giving consent for sex either through the intake of drink or drugs and, in law, that is rape.

 

ââ?¬Å?My client is hugely disappointed the case was not pursued through the criminal justice system.

 

ââ?¬Å?I am applying for legal aid to pursue both players.

 

ââ?¬Å?If this is not available we will try and obtain legal insurance cover to pay legal costs.

 

ââ?¬Å?An action such as this can cost in the region of Ã?£100,000.ââ?¬Â

 

The woman was a former schoolmate of Robertson�s and she met him and Goodwillie during a night out in Bathgate on January 1.

 

She had never met Goodwillie before and claimed she did not know he was a footballer.

 

A spokesman for Goodwillieââ?¬â?¢s legal team said: ââ?¬Å?This matter would have been subject to a thorough investigation at the Procurator Fiscalââ?¬â?¢s office resulting in the decision not to prosecute.

 

ââ?¬Å?No civil legal action has been intimated to Mr Goodwillie nor his lawyers at this stage.ââ?¬Â

 

Robertson now plays for St Johnstone FC. Spokesman Paul Smith made no comment regarding the player.

 

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/263646/I-ll-have-my-day-in-court-says-woman-who-claims-she-was-raped-by-footballer

[Danny 0]

I'm not saying this because we missed out on him, I'm saying this because I really sense it.

 

Why do I get the feeling Goodwillie is guilty as hell?

[Zappa 0]

Depends what you class as guilty Danny. It was a new years rave where almost everyone was mashed on drink, drugs or both. I used to go out clubbing a lot when I was in my 20's and if I was off my head and some drunk or drugged bird wanted shagged she would get what she wanted unless she was like the back end of a bus. E's in particular turn most women into a horny mess.

 

Seems to me that this coobag is a total slapper who was off her head at the rave and shagged the two footballers in the same night. She probably knew exactly what she was doing and made the rape accusations to try and make some money. She's a dirty slapper. Simples.

[Gazza_8 233]

I get the feeling that this burd is coming out with this in an attempt to show the public that she isn't a lying cow about her allegation of rape.

 

Any pictures of the hoodrat?

[calscot 0]

Two problems with this kind of stuff:

 

1. Too many liars who either regret sleeping with someone, want revenge or, with famous people, want publicity or money.

2. Date rape is incredibly hard to prove.

 

Maybe it will get to the stage where footballers etc will have to carry a consent form that women need to sign before they have sex - but even then, in the heat of the moment, who will have the discipline to use it?

[GovanAllan 0]

If Goodwillie had joined us he would have the choice of a much higher class of slapper to shag of course he would have to get in line behind Shagger. Sure all the Blackburn girls will be falling over themselves to see if he can live up to his name.

[Guest Dutchy]

This woman, or young girl in my eyes is a mother and is out getting rat-arsed at New Year. I suspect she has very caring parents. Pity I can't say the same about her.

 

As pointed out, claiming rape is a way to molify your guilt for shagging when you're out of it, as well as a potential nice wee earner.

 

If it ever gets to court and she loses, can she then be named. I hope so. This type of thing not only demonizes men, it casts doubts on genuine woman having been raped and their claims.

[pete 2,499]

I have to to have some sympathy with the bird as I was in the same situation as her. Birds kept on shagging me when I was legless. No chance of me shouting rape though as I was nearly always legless.:grin:

[calscot 0]

Anyone see the Peep Show epsiode where Mark is "raped" by Jez's-mum's-boyfriend's-daughter"?

 

Very funny but makes you think...

[Danny 0]

Almost unanimously in favour of Goodwillie here. Without knowing anything about it.

 

Interesting.

 

Like I say, my feeling is nothing more than a hunch, I have no more reason for thinking he's guilty than you lot do for thinking he's innocent.