Marcus Fakana sentenced to a year in prison

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I cannot believe that this lad is going to spend a year in prison- yes, I know that’s the law there, he should have known better etc, etc
I hope that the girl’s mother is ashamed of her actions.
I don’t want to think what the impact will be on Marcus 😥

She didn’t say it was illegal. She said that it wasn’t liked / appreciated in Dubai.

I don’t know for a fact but it’s been reported that she didn’t know about the relationship until she was back in the UK and saw messages on her daughter phone.
Obviously I don’t know if that’s true or not.

But it has nothing to do with this case. At all.

Society views an 18 year old black male as a threat and adult sadly.

Infact, our black boys are considered a threat from around 12 years of age.

It is ALWAYS a good idea to highlight that a senior member of government believes that a man can grow a cervix and an opportunity must never be missed.

In the context of this thread, it is also reasonable to point out that a person who thinks that a man can grow a cervix might not be a wonderful intellect to rely on when hoping to gain a solution to this problem.

People are perfectly entitled to comment and the mother’s face and name are all over twitter. All one has to do is search for Marcus’ name. And this thread is still standing so I don’t think it’s appropriate to make veiled threats.

The mother is (deservedly) getting a shit load of criticism. I imagine the dad is equally cuntish, though no ID as far as I can see. What a hideous thing to do to Marcus and her own daughter. Slut-shaming to the highest degree.

An 18 year old is an adult.

Racism and,some posters,on mumsnet are particularly vile,about men in general they forget this,is,a,young 18 year old he could be anyone's son hes,not a,violent rapist yes,he,made,a,mistake I just hope he doesn't pay to dearly for it and someone in power intervenes

Yep. Just another poster wanting to sound smug and clever. It beggars belief.

What an insightful contribution.

The 'middle Eastern country' involved wouldn't have had a clue if it hadn't been for the thoroughly reprehensible actions of the girl's mother. And for those suggesting the girl would have been classed as a victim and not prosecuted, these are places where women are prosecuted for being unfaithful to their husbands after being rapes, so I wouldn't be so sure.

Many of us can also comprehend countries are different to the UK.

What boggles many of our minds is why a mother would do this to another woman's son just for spite.

So yup one can be well traveled and still demonstrate empathy for this poor family

I do also find it poor that the daughter face and name is dragged all over the net. She’s not her mother. She didn’t report the underage sex. But her looks and such are being ragged all over the place too.

If he should be considered innocent despite breaking laws of that country she is certainly innocent.

You know troll hunting is against MN rules right?

Also Im not willing to comment on her mother as i do not know the facts and neither do you. What I do know is a fact Marcus broke the law and Dubai and is in prison because of this, that is an undisputable fact.

Sorry if you dont like the fact he broke the law and was punished. No matter who reported him or their intentions why the basic facts are you should respect the law, traditions and curtural diffrences if you choose to visit and they allow you to stay there. Its not hard to comprehend.

Disgraceful.

I hope the girl’s mother never has a moment of peace in her miserable, sad life.

I agree that the daughter should be left out of it as this is on her mother not her.

Unfortunately once the mothers identity was discovered, it would be almost impossible for the daughter not to be named.

He's not a child. Legally he's an adult. He believes that he is old enough to have sex with all that entails. And that includes considering that laws in other countries are different.
Just for the record and because I'm probably going to be asked. I didn't have sex until was an adult.

That is vile, no excuse for it.

Two young people's lives are being ruined. So sad.

She’s a young woman who had unmarried casual sex with a black man. I expect Dubai would have found a way to punish her for that, despite her being 17 at the time. I know they claim to have relaxed their laws, but only a few years ago there were cases of women reporting rapes and being charged with having sex while unmarried. So I don’t doubt the “minor” in this case wouldn’t have got away a cup of tea and a hug! Which her vindictive mother obviously knew.

Yep good point. The truth is the law over there is open to corruption. I wouldn’t assume women will get treated any better than men.

I heard a representative from Detained in Dubai on the radio earlier and she said that the girl would also have been arrested and charged in Dubai. So that’s why the mother waited until back in UK. Also that the reason it has been prosecuted as a felony rather than a misdemeanour is down to the original claim that the daughter was not consenting. Wicked wicked woman. I hope her daughter is ok and gets away from her vile family at the earliest opportunity.

The whole thing is a disgrace and I judge anyone who goes there on holiday.

Nobody is,suggesting it isn't but a bit of common sense,would be helpful ,my son wss,18 on boxing day so has been an adult for five days he obviously friend that are not 18 yet but will be in a,few months,
Like this young man and women.
The punishment is,very harsh for a,matter of weeks.

Exactly this. Thank you for your posts. 🫶🏻