Another Rogue

[deltic1989]

He's still on the move. According to his Facebook he was on a daytrip to Oban 5 hours ago.
Love how one of his friends commented on his status yesterday.

Watz ur job then pete cuz ur always on trains lol

to which he replied

i am now disabled so i dont work no more

So he's NOW disabled???? Seems funny that he has been claiming to be disabled for a few years by all accounts. Genuine this time maybe?

Also seems to go to places soley for the free wi-fi too.

Anyone dare me to add him?

 

[anthony263]

I was rather tempted to do so myself just so I could amuse myself by reading his posts but I thought better not.

I am surprised he hasnt registered an account on here to moan and complain although I am sure one of us would alert the mods

 

[richw]

Watch out cos at some point it crosses a line and becomes harassment. Or possibly libellous. Or something you can sue for anyway.

Stating factual events is neither harassment or libellous.

 

[scotsman]

Stating factual events is neither harassment or libellous.

Neither is calling the Benefit Fraud Hotline about the guy

 

[tbtc]

Stating factual events is neither harassment or libellous.

It doesn't stop someone suing you and claiming that you are harassing etc (which, lets face it, is as much of a deterrent as anything)

 

[DarloRich]

being declared a vexatious litigant does:

http://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/vexatious-litigants

 

[island]

being declared a vexatious litigant does:

http://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/vexatious-litigants

But he isn't one (yet).

 

[bnm]

And neither is he a fraudulent claimer of benefit. Jumping to such a conclusion based on his Facebook updates is just wrong. But go ahead and tittle-tattle to the Benefit Fraud Hotline if it will make you feel better to shop someone without a shred of credible evidence.

All you holier than thou folks in your ivory towers, keep going to town on this guy. :roll:

At least, AFAIK, he's not aware of this thread and isn't a member of the forum. I'd consider it harassment and bullying if it was directed at me.

But I guess this forum needs someone to poke fun at. A target chosen simply because he has been convicted of a crime that involved your dear precious railways.

 

[Skimble19]

He's still on the move. According to his Facebook he was on a daytrip to Oban 5 hours ago.
Love how one of his friends commented on his status yesterday.



to which he replied



So he's NOW disabled???? Seems funny that he has been claiming to be disabled for a few years by all accounts. Genuine this time maybe?

Also seems to go to places soley for the free wi-fi too.

Anyone dare me to add him?

I'm sure there are a lot of disabled people who wouldn't be too amused by the way hes effectively saying that because he's disabled he no longer needs/wants to work.. It's exactly the kind of attitude that does nobody any favours and really doesn't need to exist these days.

 

[deltic1989]

I'm sure there are a lot of disabled people who wouldn't be too amused by the way hes effectively saying that because he's disabled he no longer needs/wants to work.. It's exactly the kind of attitude that does nobody any favours and really doesn't need to exist these days.

I feel the same way. I have a friend that is wheelchair bound and he still works, and we only have to look at the Paralympians competing in London to see that disability need not be a bar to activity.

 

[crystal49]

And some of the comments here are a little close to the knuckle.

He may be a bit of a rogue, and it's on record that he has convictions for various offences, but he's received and served sentences for those, so is the character assassination and trial by forum really necessary?

He hasn't received sentences for all his crimes, which I think the use of crutches or wheelchair lets him off with. And before the PC Brigade gets out their rule book, he can walk at some speed without any help when it suits.
I have entered into his 'character assassination' as you put it because I have been on the receiving end of his litigation. Great how Legal Aid can make him sue at the drop of a hat. Not only was I paying for my defence but was paying his also through my taxes. If I can avoid anyone else from having to go through that then I am happy to pass on my experiences of the pest.

 

[chris89]

I'm sure there are a lot of disabled people who wouldn't be too amused by the way hes effectively saying that because he's disabled he no longer needs/wants to work.. It's exactly the kind of attitude that does nobody any favours and really doesn't need to exist these days.

A lot wouldn't. Many do want to work. I know my father would love to. But current situation and where we live and his age will stop that.

I for one can't see how he can possibly afford to do all this travelling by rail whilst on DLA which i imagine would only be low or middle rate. As my dad is on Middle rate and bills come first and money that is not used or needed normally go towards saving incase needed or for his hobbies.

Chris

 

[Flamingo]

It's because he doesn't pay he can do all this travelling

 

[scotsman]

I wonder if he pays anywhere else he visits

 

[Darandio]

He sounds like the type of fella that will find a lot of flies in his soup.

 

[tgsh2011]

A few points: -

1. None of us know the current position with his supposed ongoing proceedings. It may well be that he has been sentenced, received a non custodial sentence, and that is now the end of the matter. Equally, it could be that sentence on matters decided remain in abeyance whilst outstanding matters proceed through the court (which is normal).

2. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will soon be amended by LASPO Act 2012, with significantly reduced rehabilitation periods before an offence is considered spent. Publishing details of a SPENT conviction CAN support a claim for Defamation. So, in future months once the provisions of this Act come into force (still awaiting the commencement order) we will all have to be careful what we discuss on an open forum.

3. Vexatious Litigant. This is a tough test, requires an application to the High Court by the Attorney General. Will only be made when a litigant has a history of bringing claims, which are totally without merit. This does not mean that someone disagrees with the claim, or even that a litigant lost, it means claims without LEGAL merit (i.e. a succession of hopeless claims).

It seems to me far too much attention is given to this gentleman and his "adventures". Should he cross the line then the relevant legal/enforcement agencies will deal with him. He is entitled to go about his business if that is lawful and none of us on here know what his business may or may not currently be. To summarise, move on!

 

[Temple Meads]

I agree with the last poster, this is turning into a witch hunt in my opinion.

This fellow is obviously unsavoury, but it's getting a tad silly now.