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John Femi-Ola KC, leading Danielle Buckett, defend in historical sexual offences trial
28.07.2026
The defence contended at trial that the allegations had been pursued to stymie the defendant’s release on parole from a life sentence for two convictions of murder.
The case received national press attention, see https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78gj88750no
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/23/jailed-double-killer-trial-sexual-charges-tactic-release
The defendant was convicted following a month-long trial.
John and Danielle were instructed by Monika Wesolowski of Foresters Solicitors and assisted by Michael Purdon of Michael Purdon Solicitors.