Comedian Sil Fox intends to sue the Director of Public Prosecutions and the State, after a sexual assault prosecution against him was dismissed in the Dublin District Court last month. The letter also cites the “reckless infliction of emotional distress” and “serious reputational damages” he claims to have suffered. The complainant claimed that he put his left hand on her groin for 30-45 seconds as the photograph was taken. He wants the law changed so that all those accused of sexual offences are entitled to anonymity during the trial. “Sil Fox was not entitled to anonymity because this was an alleged offence that’s deemed less serious” than rape or other sexual offences, said Belfast-based solicitor Kevin Winters, who is representing him.

Source: The Irish Times June 24, 2020 15:56 UTC