Wednesday, August 11, 2004

£7 million Lotto Jackpot won by Convicted Rapist

RAPIST WINS £7M ON LOTTO

In a story thats hit most front pages today, Iorworth Hoare, a 52 yr old convicted serial rapist, currently serving life, won £7 million on the Lotto after buying a ticket whilst on weekend leave.

Naturally, most of the UK's tabloid press have taken the high ground and demands a change of the law immediately. To quote The Sun:
The Sun demands a change in the law to stop this madness ever happening again.

Gamblog comments on the typical kneejerk reaction from the politicians and the press. As Gamblog rightly concludes:
- While I deplore the guy and hope his money is taken from him and given to his victims as compensation (every penny) , what has made me laugh is nonsense talk from apparently well educated people , ie poiticians. Ridiculous.

Hoare himself seemed to realise the potential public outcry and immediately hired top London lawyers to try to stop the press from printing the story, but they went ahead anyway

Ultimately, I doubt much can be done to stop prisoners on temporary release from buying lotto tickets. But it would be a justifiable result if the victims can gain compensation from the win

More:
- Rapist's £7m 'should aid victims'

Public Response:
- Your view: Should convicted criminals be allowed to play the Lotto?
- Lottery - Your Views
- Should lottery rules for prisoners be changed?

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