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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Helen Pidd North of England editor

Abuse survivor charity refuses £10,000 raised for woman guilty of false rape claims

Eleanor Williams picture from Justice for Ellie facebook
A crowdfunding page in support of Eleanor Williams raised £22,000 in donations. Photograph: Facebook

A charity that helps victims of sexual exploitation has refused £10,000 originally raised to help Eleanor Williams, convicted this week of lying about being trafficked by an Asian grooming gang and making false rape claims.

Maggie Oliver said it would be “unethical” for her charity to accept any of the money. Oliver is a former Greater Manchester police (GMP) detective who rose to prominence as a whistleblower on sexual exploitation in Rochdale.

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