Boy George has slammed the Crown Prosecution Service for pursuing a case against Caroline Flack despite boyfriend Lewis Burton not wanting to press charges.
The British singer launched a scathing attack in response to her tragic death while she was waiting to stand trial on March 4 for allegedly attacking Lewis Burton at her North London home in December.
Flack, 40, took her own life at her East London flat with her body found on 15 February, her family confirmed in a statement.
Boy George, 58, real name is George O’Dowd, tweeted: “I hope all of you who attacked Caroline Flack even when her partner said he wanted no charges feel some sorrow today.
Boy George blasted CPS on social media following Caroline Flack’s untimely passing (Image: SplashNews.com)
“This did not need to happen. This is devastating news! And yes, I hope the CPS feel even deeper sorrow.”
And Flack’s management slammed the CPS for “pursuing” the “vulnerable” star.
In a statement released on Saturday night her management company criticised the Crown Prosecution Service for pressing ahead with what it called her “show trial” even after her boyfriend said he did not support it.
The Love Island star took her own life on February 15 (Image: PA)
Francis Ridley of Money Talent Management, said: “In recent months Caroline had been under huge pressure because of an ongoing case and potential trial which has been well reported.
“The Crown Prosecution Service pursued this when they knew not only how very vulnerable Caroline was but also that the alleged victim did not support the prosecution and had disputed the CPS version of events.
“The CPS should look at themselves today and how they pursued a show trial that was not only without merit but not in the public interest. And ultimately resulted in significant distress to Caroline.”
Flack was due to stand trial in March following an alleged altercation with boyfriend Lewis Burton in December.
She attended her court hearing on 23 December and pleaded not guilty to common assault. Under her bail conditions, Flack was banned from contacting Mr Burton before her trial.
“We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th February,” a spokesperson for Flack’s family said.
“We would ask that the press both respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time.”
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
