A law firm has said that it will continue to sponsor Oldham Athletic if the
club employs convicted rapist Ched Evans.
Evans has been in talks with Oldham Athletic after Sheffield United walked away from a deal when several of its patrons quit in protest (though not stand sponsor Kennedys). Two Oldham sponsors, a gutterer and Mecca Bingo, said they would cut ties with the club if it hired Evans. However north west firm CM solicitors, which boasts experience in "sports reputation management", said it would continue to sponsor the team's shirts "whatever the outcome".
Evans maintains that he is innocent, although tens of thousands of people have signed petitions arguing that as a convicted rapist who is unrepentant he should not be employed as a footballer, where he could be seen as a role model. A website run by his family is currently under investigation by police for including CCTV footage of the victim entering the Premier Inn where the rape took place under the heading, "judge for yourself".
In a statement illustrated with a giant, furious-looking owl (Oldham's emblem), CM Solicitors said, "Whilst there are many difficult considerations with regards to the matter, we believe that this is solely a matter for the club and we are confident that they will make the right decision in all of the circumstances". It added, "Whatever the outcome we are and will remain proud sponsors of the club going forward".
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Evans has been in talks with Oldham Athletic after Sheffield United walked away from a deal when several of its patrons quit in protest (though not stand sponsor Kennedys). Two Oldham sponsors, a gutterer and Mecca Bingo, said they would cut ties with the club if it hired Evans. However north west firm CM solicitors, which boasts experience in "sports reputation management", said it would continue to sponsor the team's shirts "whatever the outcome".
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Evans maintains that he is innocent, although tens of thousands of people have signed petitions arguing that as a convicted rapist who is unrepentant he should not be employed as a footballer, where he could be seen as a role model. A website run by his family is currently under investigation by police for including CCTV footage of the victim entering the Premier Inn where the rape took place under the heading, "judge for yourself".
In a statement illustrated with a giant, furious-looking owl (Oldham's emblem), CM Solicitors said, "Whilst there are many difficult considerations with regards to the matter, we believe that this is solely a matter for the club and we are confident that they will make the right decision in all of the circumstances". It added, "Whatever the outcome we are and will remain proud sponsors of the club going forward".
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1. He's innocent IMO.
2. Even if he's guilty, whether the radfems like it not there are different levels/type of rape, not to mention:
a) this incident comes at the very bottom of the scale of seriousness when it comes to rape; and
b) he deserves a second chance, he's undergone his sentence.
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I was intrigued by the concept of different levels/types of rape. Do please elaborate.
I would also be keen to know what makes you better placed than the courts to determine Evans's guilt; perhaps you have knowledge of some key facts of which the court was not made aware?
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