#1
#1 out of 1
crime12h ago
Rapist who left woman for dead then watched innocent man go to prison is jailed
- Paul Quinn was jailed for 21 years for a July 2003 rape and assault in Salford.
- The case led to the wrongful imprisonment of Andrew Malkinson for 17 years before his conviction was quashed.
- The judge paid tribute to the victim as a hero, while noting the wider failures in the justice system.
- DNA advances in 2022 linked the vest-top DNA to Quinn, triggering renewed police attention.
- The victim described as a hero gave evidence at the first trial and again during the case’s review.
- The judge stressed it is not vengeance but truth that sustains justice.
- Malkinson reacted to the sentence, stating his conviction was wrongful and his freedom came late.
- Police say there may be other potential offences linked to Quinn being explored.
- The sentencing highlighted the impact on public confidence in DNA and policing practices.
Vote 0