Essex Police Concludes Investigation into Allison Pearson Without Charges
Allison Pearson's investigation into alleged hate speech closed by Essex Police after CPS advice, prompting independent review of police actions.
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Essex Police have closed an investigation into journalist Allison Pearson regarding allegations of inciting racial hatred through a now-deleted social media post. The Crown Prosecution Service advised against pursuing charges, leading the police to announce no further action would be taken. This decision resulted in public outcry and political backlash, with figures like Boris Johnson speaking out. An independent review of the police's handling of the situation has been requested, highlighting concerns over free speech and the police's role in such investigations.
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