R v Eleanor Williams: Sentencing remarks of HHJ Robert Altham

These remarks are the most comprehensive, authoritative version of the events that led to the investigation, prosecution, conviction and jailing of 22 year old Barrow-in-Furness woman, Eleanor Williams (more widely known as ‘Ellie’) who lied and fantasised about being raped, beaten, tortured and trafficked by white males and Asian grooming gangs. Sentencing remarks in full:Continue reading “R v Eleanor Williams: Sentencing remarks of HHJ Robert Altham”

Court hears of victims’ suicide attempts at Eleanor Williams sentencing hearing

On any independent view, the trial of a young woman from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, and all that went before it, is one of the most troubling and emotionally-charged cases of its genre to come before a jury in recent years. Eleanor Williams, 22, of Walney Island was found guilty on 3rd January, 2023 of eight countsContinue reading “Court hears of victims’ suicide attempts at Eleanor Williams sentencing hearing”

Jury finds Ellie Williams guilty of perverting course of justice

Following a ten week trial, a jury at Preston Crown Court has found Eleanor Williams, aged 22 and from Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, guilty of eight counts of perverting the course of justice. They deliberated for less than three hours. The verdict was unanimous. Sentencing will take place before the trial judge, HHJ Robert Altham, the HonoraryContinue reading “Jury finds Ellie Williams guilty of perverting course of justice”