‘I knew what he had done to those boys’: murderer to stay in jail after journalist’s fight for justice
Journalist Ros Astengo's investigative work led to four men reporting sexual assaults by Allan Grimson, a convicted murderer nearing prison release. As a result, Grimson was found guilty of 13 additional sexual offences, ensuring he remains incarcerated.
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This demonstrates the impact of investigative journalism in ensuring public safety and achieving justice for victims of serial offenders.
Grimson has been found guilty of a string of sexual offences. He had been nearing release after being jailed in 2001 for two murders. Photograph: PA Grimson has been found guilty of a string of sexual offences. He had been nearing release after being jailed in 2001 for two murders. Photograph: PA UK news ‘I knew what he had done to those boys’: murderer to stay in jail after journalist’s fight for justice Gibraltar-based Ros Astengo inspired four men to report sexual assaults carried out by Allan Grimson in 1990s
Prefer the Guardian on Google Ros Astengo, a journalist based in Gibraltar who usually focuses on politics and social issues, had qualms when she began investigating the case of the suspected serial killer Allan Grimson as he neared release from prison after serving more than 20 years.
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