I know that all those disenchanted with the mainstream media, dead tree press etcetera like to shout out and moan about the perceived bias for one political party over another or the media's preoccupation with trivial stories over more worthy serious ones. I know this because, on occasion, I feel the same way too, in fact I'm a regular moaner. However, a story just came to my notice this morning via a facebook link I rarely look at, involving what is at best a flagrant abuse of the right to free speech, at worst a cover up of Hollywood proportions.
Now some or many of you may already know the story of Hollie Greig, It may be that I'm so far off the radar that I've missed it completely and others in our little bit of CyberScotia have covered it better and more succinctly than I. Either way, here's what I now know of Hollie's story.
Hollie is a 30 year old woman who has Downs Syndrome. It is claimed that from the age of six, she was sexually abused by her father, as she grew, he began 'sharing' her with her older brother and a long established Aberdeen paedophile ring. In 2000 after suffering 14 years of abuse Hollie confided in her mother. Formal statements were made to Grampian Police.
All details and names of Hollies abusers were given to the police. Hollie's alleged abusers included a Sheriff, a policeman, social workers, a nurse, an accountant, a solicitor, a fire officer, married couples and others. The alleged rapes took place at the homes of the individuals and that of the Sheriff's sister.
This is where the story veers off into conspiracy and rather frightening allegations. Despite no charges ever being brought against the alleged abusers by Grampian Police, Hollie was awarded £13,500 in compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority in April last year. Physical evidence and interviews with a senior police officer corroborate Hollie's story. This must surely raise the odd cynical eyebrow.
Journalist Robert Green has covered the story at great length. I've included video links below, naturally these keep getting hauled off You Tube as the allegations within are incredibly serious.
After investigating and planning a documentary, BBC Scotland abruptly dropped the case, despite admitting that Hollie was a reliable and accurate witness. It is important to stress that both the police and qualified medical experts have described Hollie as a competent and entirely honest witness.
Our media have mostly ignored or been scared off from this story. The Lord Advocate Eilish Angiolini has been cited and is involved in the story, from her days as Procurator Fiscal in Aberdeen at the time of the allegations.
The story reached an unpleasant moment when Robert Green was arrested last Friday on his way into Aberdeen City Centre to distribute leaflets regarding Hollie's case. He has been charged with that great catch-all, breach of the peace. The only paper to cover his arrest so far is the Press and Journal.
Robert Green has named all the victims and the abusers, he poses an amazing number of questions that need to be answered, they range from an established paedophile ring, multiple rapes, a cover up at the highest level in the Scottish legal system and a probable murder.
Hollie's Blog
Found the excellent Scottish Law Blogspot which gives a much more detailed report than I do. Please click on it.
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