Breaking News Sexual Assault Case Dropped Against Ron

[Smiffy]

POLICE have dropped an investigation into claims that Southend United chairman Ron Martin sexually assaulted a woman.
Mr Martin, 57, who vehemently denied any wrongdoing, was arrested after the woman visited to his home in Benfleet Road, Benfleet, while he was recovering from knee surgery.
Mr Martin is now considering legal action over the false claims.
A statement from Schillings, a London firm specialising in defamation, said: “Our client made it clear that accusations of sexual assault made against him were completely false and entirely without foundation.
“It comes as no surprise, therefore, that the police have swiftly moved to confirm that no action will be taken against our client in relation to this matter.
“Whilst the police have confirmed their file is closed, thereby clearing our client’s name, it remains for Mr Martin to decide whether or not to instigate proceedings against the individuals in the light of the false accusations.”
An Essex Police spokeswoman confirmed no further action would be taken against Mr Martin and the Crown Prosecution Service had been informed. Mr Martin did not want to comment.

 

[Cricko]

[video=youtube;rHOb7TKCBEw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHOb7TKCBEw[/video]

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Rayleigh boy in drag?

 

[The Late One]

Another victory for Ron.

Bet he is a bit disappointed as he likes to have a couple of court appearances before he wins.

 

[WightShrimper]

It's OK. She dropped the charges when she was offered the position of new striker.

 

[Onion_Bag_Dave]

Ron isn't guilty!

http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10444~2133260,00.html

See, I told you!

 

[Onion_Bag_Dave]

What sickens me about this, I can deal with people hating him, but some bitch lying about sexual assault. Just harsh and completely pathetic!

 

[* ORM *]

http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10444~2133260,00.html

See, I told you!

Keep up OBD

 

[Csboy]

Lets hope the Police now turn their attention to charging Ron with crimes against Southend United. There would be 8000 people willing to testify against him.

 

[BILLERICAY BLUE]

Interesting that there's only 8 posts on this thread. I wonder how many there would have been had Ron been charged....

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Interesting that there's only 8 posts on this thread. I wonder how many there would have been had Ron been charged....

The majority on here wanted him to be guilty, that's what our fans are like unfortunately.

 

[palexander]

Not much to say though is there, he has been cleared - we dont know what went on, so its pointless to speculate.

 

[Paul Shrimper]

Not sure why this should be on the SUFC web site as it has nothing to do with the club whatsoever. Not as if it was on the clubs premises.

Shame he spends as much time talking about himself and little time talking about the club.

Now can we get back to the football.

UTB

Up The Shrimpers

 

[South Bank Hank]

Not sure why this should be on the SUFC web site as it has nothing to do with the club whatsoever. Not as if it was on the clubs premises.

Shame he spends as much time talking about himself and little time talking about the club.

Now can we get back to the football.

UTB

Up The Shrimpers

Can't agree with that at all. If as Chairman of the football club he's there for people to take shots at, then he's equally entitled to defend himself. The problem with cases like these is the damage it does to a person's reputation even before matters reach court. I can't believe anyone else in his position (having been wrongly accused then proven innocent) would behave differently with regards to talking about it. I'm sure he'd rather not have been in the position of needing to talk about himself here.

I'm sure now it's behind him, we WILL get back to the football.

 

[Interpol Shrimper]

Not sure why this should be on the SUFC web site as it has nothing to do with the club whatsoever.

I'd be happy to take an educated guess ;)