Contains strong and discriminatory language, sexual assault, domestic abuse, violence, self- harm and scenes that may distress from the start.
In 2020, 18-year-old Ellie Williams posted on Facebook about being raped by an 'Asian grooming gang' in Barrow. Her post ruptured community relations. But was it true? Ellie stands trial for perverting the course of justice. What compelled a young woman to fabricate such allegations? And can the accused men reclaim their former lives? (EP3 of 3).
00:00 Intro
01:34 Accused men targeted by locals
12:32 The trial of Ellie Williams
22:14 The verdict
29:21 The sentencing and aftermath of case
First shown: 7 Jan 2025
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