A driver accused of causing the death of university student Hope Starsmore is to face trial after her parents challenged a CPS decision to drop the case. Hope's parents had asked for a review of the case after the Crown Prosecution Service gave notice that they intended to offer no evidence against Rebecca Porter.
Miss Porter will now face a trial on April 17 after a hearing at Lincoln Crown Court was told on Friday (January 20) by prosecutor Fergus Malone that the case will now progress to trial. Miss Porter, who was represented by defence barrister Leanne Summers, was granted unconditional bail until her trial.
Judge Simon Hirst told her: "The prosecution intend to continue with your prosecution. Your trial is due to take place on 17 April."
