Alleged teen rapist spared prosecution to go to US has visa revoked
dailyrecord.co.ukAn alleged teen rapist spared prosecution so he could go to the US to take up a scholarship has had his visa revoked.He was accused of attacking his girlfriend when they were both 17 but was given a “diversion from prosecution” that allowed him to avoid a trial and a possible criminal conviction.After his teenage victim came forward to the Sunday Mail the Crown Office ordered a review of guidelines.The Sunday Mail revealed in June that the youth was offered a “six-week condensed course” with a view to reviewing his case in July so the decision could be made whether he could still take up the £14,000 football scholarship at an American college.But the Sunday Mail understands the teen’s US visa has been rescinded after details came to light of his involvement in the diversion prosecution programme as an alternative to a trial.The alleged victim, who can’t be named for legal reasons, said: “I feel now someone is listening.
I couldn’t believe it when we were told he had been offered a diversion from prosecution and wouldn’t ever have to go to court.“But then to be told that he would only have to complete a six-week course and then the decision would be made if he could go to America for a football scholarship just felt like no kind of punishment at all."The US has strict rules on people with a criminal record not being eligible for a visa and can deny entry to the country.In June, the college’s soccer team announced their signing of the Ayrshire teen, now 18.Quoted on their social media page, he had said: “I’ve always wanted to play abroad and the… campus and facilities look amazing.
I look forward to getting started.”Last week the woman and her family met Crown officials about the case.Her mum, 46, said: “We
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