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UK prosecutors consider charges against singer Cliff Richard

LONDON — British prosecutors are considering whether to pursue criminal charges against singer Cliff Richard over alleged sex abuse several decades ago. The Crown Prosecution Service said in a statement Tuesday it will “carefully consider” evidence handed over by South Yorkshire Police. The 75-year-old entertainer, who was a pop idol in the early 1960s, has […]

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16:18 on May 10 2016

Cliff Richard file sent to prosecutors

BBC News - UK — Prosecutors receive a full file of evidence regarding singer Sir Cliff Richard and alleged sexual assault, the BBC has learned. more info

16:33 on May 10 2016

Evidence relating to Cliff Richard sex abuse claims reportedly sent to prosecutors

NME — Singer, 75, has been interviewed twice by police over allegations more info

16:27 on May 10 2016

Cliff Richard Abuse Allegations Handed To CPS

Sky News — Prosecutors say they will "carefully consider" the file of evidence passed on by South Yorkshire Police. more info

16:54 on May 10 2016

UK prosecutors to weigh up sex crimes allegations against Cliff Richard

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - Prosecutors said they would consider whether singer Cliff Richard, one of Britain's best-known entertainers, should face charges over alleged historica... more info

18:52 on May 10 2016

UK prosecutors consider charges against singer Cliff Richard

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — LONDON — British prosecutors are considering whether to pursue criminal charges against singer Cliff Richard over alleged sex abuse several decades ago. The Crown Prose... more info

16:18 on May 10 2016

Sir Cliff Richard: Police pass file of evidence on historical sex allegations to prosecutors

The Mirror — Sir Cliff, 75, has always strenuously denied any wrongdoing, and has never been arrested or charged more info

09:01 on May 12 2016

Sir Cliff Richard 'consumed' by sex assault allegations and 'thinks about nothing else' pal Gloria Hunniford reveals

The Mirror — Police this week confirmed they have sent a file to prosecutors to decide whether the legendary British singer will be charged more info

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