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Child Abuse Whistleblower Melanie Shaw Finally Released on Bail
by Anna Bragga
Beechwood abuse survivor Melanie Shaw released yesterday after a long awaited bail application.
A judge yesterday ordered the release of Beechwood abuse survivor and witness, Melanie Shaw, from Peterborough prison after a long awaited bail application was granted with stringent conditions attached. Melanie is set to face trial on October 28th on a charge of arson, after her neighbour’s shed burned down.
A rising tide of public outrage at Melanie’s imprisonment, widely believed to be unlawful due to the absence of evidence of her involvement in the alleged incident, may have influenced the judge’s decision, some believe.
Observers reported seeing a very frail and ill looking Melanie, who spoke briefly when called up. One commented: “The judge said it’s very unusual for somebody to be released so close to a trial. I think that was more or less a nod to public support that’s been so evident both in this court and the protest in Peterborough.”
The hearing was almost transferred to a private chamber at the last minute, but Judge Dickinson QC persisted with proceedings in a public court to the relief of supporters packed into the gallery.
Source: http://philosophers-stone.co.uk/wordpress/2014/10/child-abuse-whistleblower-melanie-shaw-finally-released-on-bail/
