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I’m reporting live from Newcastle Crown Court at the sentencing & confiscation hearing in the case of convicted liar, fraudster & child sex offender #CarlBeech. The courtroom is packed. Some victims of Beech’s false allegations & their family members are in the public gallery. 
Proceedings have started on time at 11 am. The prosecutor is addressing the judge.
‘Beech’s crimes were committed between 2012 & 2016. He has been found guilty of 13 crimes: 12 of perverting the course of justice, one of fraud...’
‘Beech’s crimes were committed between 2012 & 2016. He has been found guilty of 13 crimes: 12 of perverting the course of justice, one of fraud...’
‘... he is also to be sentenced for viewing child abuse images & voyeurism. He is also to be sentenced for having absconded.
Alleging murder is at the most serious end of the spectrum. This was a cynical manipulation of justice system at the most serious level.’
Alleging murder is at the most serious end of the spectrum. This was a cynical manipulation of justice system at the most serious level.’
Back in court. HHJ Goss will continue his summing up & giving directions to the jury in the #CarlBeech trial.
‘In July 2018 Beech was informed he was facing 13 charges of perverting the course of justice. Fails to attend court, having disappeared to Sweden.’
‘In July 2018 Beech was informed he was facing 13 charges of perverting the course of justice. Fails to attend court, having disappeared to Sweden.’
‘In Jan 2018 Beech had received £59,000 as a lump sum from his former employers. Beech purchases property in Sweden.
As Samuel Williams, in July, he purchased a second property in Sweden.’
As Samuel Williams, in July, he purchased a second property in Sweden.’
‘A European Arrest Warrant was issued. Beech books into hotels up and down Sweden under assumed names.
On 1st August Beech was arrested at Gothenburg airport. He was in possession of various aliases at the time of his arrest.’
On 1st August Beech was arrested at Gothenburg airport. He was in possession of various aliases at the time of his arrest.’
Back in court at the #CarlBeech trial.
HH Judge Goss resumes: ‘In Feb 2015 - efforts to trace ‘Scott’ had been unsuccessful.
Beech was told no arrests were imminent.
Beech was told that corroboration was vital. He repeated the name 'Martin Allen'.’
HH Judge Goss resumes: ‘In Feb 2015 - efforts to trace ‘Scott’ had been unsuccessful.
Beech was told no arrests were imminent.
Beech was told that corroboration was vital. He repeated the name 'Martin Allen'.’
‘Allen had been murdered, according to Beech.
In March 2015 police raid five addresses. Beech emails police about Proctor, whom Beech describes as 'pure evil'.
In March 2015 police raid five addresses. Beech emails police about Proctor, whom Beech describes as 'pure evil'.
The judge reads 'Fred's' email sent to the police that he, Fred, is being kept up to date about the investigation by ‘Nick’.
‘Beech tells police that Fred is thinking about whether or not to come forward.’
In May, police receive email from Fred.’
‘Beech tells police that Fred is thinking about whether or not to come forward.’
In May, police receive email from Fred.’
[Back in court at #CarlBeech trial. HH Judge Goss resumes summing up & directions to jury.]
‘In August 2013 on a visit to Imber Barracks, Beech took photos. Beech then asks for crime reference number so he can claim compensation. Beech spoke to the counsellor about his debts.’
‘In August 2013 on a visit to Imber Barracks, Beech took photos. Beech then asks for crime reference number so he can claim compensation. Beech spoke to the counsellor about his debts.’
‘He spoke about a boy being killed on a table. The boy held Beech's hand. Another murder was after a game of Russian roulette. ‘John’ was present.
During May to July 2014: Beech visits a long list of websites, including Exaro News. He also searches for Elm Guest House.’
During May to July 2014: Beech visits a long list of websites, including Exaro News. He also searches for Elm Guest House.’
‘Mark Conrad of Exaro contacts Beech.
Beech is asked to mark photos of anyone he recognises who were involved in the abuse.’
Beech is asked to mark photos of anyone he recognises who were involved in the abuse.’
Back in court live tweeting from the #CarlBeech trial in Newcastle.
HH Judge Goss has stated he will certainly finish his directions to the jury by 'close of play' tomorrow. He begins in a few minutes.
HH Judge Goss has stated he will certainly finish his directions to the jury by 'close of play' tomorrow. He begins in a few minutes.
HHJ Goss begins: ‘Public awareness of both contemporary & historical abuse has risen during the past decade.
Each case is fact specific. This is an unusual case as this is the reverse of the norm. The complainant is on trial.’
Each case is fact specific. This is an unusual case as this is the reverse of the norm. The complainant is on trial.’
‘He has been accused of lying consistently about some of the most grotesque crimes imaginable.
It is your task and yours alone to decide what evidence is true and reliable and those facts which are not true and unreliable.’
It is your task and yours alone to decide what evidence is true and reliable and those facts which are not true and unreliable.’
Back in Newcastle Crown Court live tweeting from the #CarlBeech trial: afternoon session.
Defence barrister will complete his closing address this afternoon. The judge will take approximately one and a half days to deliver his directions. Jury will start deliberations on Monday.
Defence barrister will complete his closing address this afternoon. The judge will take approximately one and a half days to deliver his directions. Jury will start deliberations on Monday.
Defence counsel: ‘In 2015 Beech began to have doubts about continuing his claims.’
His barrister suggests this is ‘incompatible with a greedy liar, in it only for a pay out.’
His barrister suggests this is ‘incompatible with a greedy liar, in it only for a pay out.’
‘In February 2015 Beech claimed in communication with the police that the whole case was having a deleterious effect on his health. Once again, this is inconsistent with a mendacious money-grabber,’ defence counsel suggests.
I’m back at Newcastle Crown Court tweeting live from the press gallery at the #CarlBeech trial.
Defence barrister on his feet. Promises to be much briefer than the Prosecutor was yesterday.
Defence counsel: ‘I am not here to convince you black is white.’
Defence barrister on his feet. Promises to be much briefer than the Prosecutor was yesterday.
Defence counsel: ‘I am not here to convince you black is white.’
‘You have to be sure that when Beech made his complaints he did so honestly. He alleges the events happened.
Even if you think the events he described to the police are false, you have to be certain he deliberately lied. He could have had it in his mind that the events did occur
Even if you think the events he described to the police are false, you have to be certain he deliberately lied. He could have had it in his mind that the events did occur
‘We, the defence, don't have to prove he did think this, the prosecution has to prove he didn't.’
I’m tweeting live on the #CarlBeech trial from the press gallery at Newcastle Crown Court. Resuming after a break for lunch.
Prosecuting counsel is taking the jury through chronology of Beech's recent history - since 2011.
Prosecuting counsel is taking the jury through chronology of Beech's recent history - since 2011.
‘Beech researched how to make claims about historical abuse. What hè claimed his father had done wouldn't qualify for compensation.
Then, up pops Jimmy Savile. So, in 2012 he makes the inevitable claim. Savile raped him, so he alleged. Rape = big claim.’
Then, up pops Jimmy Savile. So, in 2012 he makes the inevitable claim. Savile raped him, so he alleged. Rape = big claim.’
‘He bought a Mustang with first payment, not counselling as he claimed the money was for.
Then came the invention of John. 'I saw him yesterday', he claimed to counsellor he visited.
Going to counselling gave him a veneer of plausibility. He led the police to the counsellor.’
Then came the invention of John. 'I saw him yesterday', he claimed to counsellor he visited.
Going to counselling gave him a veneer of plausibility. He led the police to the counsellor.’
