This thread has become rather emotive to say the least and lacking balance in many ways.
Lacking balance was fine as it started out as a I believe you so that the victim could feel encouraged.
Saying I believe without having sat through or perhaps even seen the reporting of evidence is being supportive which is a good enough nature to have but it is only being empathetic.
I hope if you all actually were called to jury service you would sit and listen to all the evidence and guidance given from the judge rather than sit solely with an I believe state. I
There is still the prospect of an appeal in this case so it is by no means done and dusted so whilst some may celebrate the victory for it is not yet over.
Some posts on here have posted cuttings of evidence that support the prosecution case no doubt to support their I believe, belief so i only post the following to add a little bit of balance.
Some newspapers did report that there was no evidence of alcohol during testing in the victims system when she was tested after her allegation but there was evidence of cannabis and cocaine use. She also was reported as saying she usually drinks a lot more than on that night without being drunk. Now I and you can only ever take this at the word of reporters and from the agenda their newspapers cover as unfortunately full transcripts of court proceedings in the UK are not published therefore not allowing the public to read and weigh the evidence as portrayed to the jury.
We should perhaps all avoid taking sides before the final outcome of a trial is complete and that includes the appeal.
Rape cases like this are sensational but the unfortunate reality is far more rapes happen to woman by their spouses/boyfriends, people who are already close and well known to them and these cases are far more difficult to convict and for woman to guard against.