Caroline Flack’s talent agent has let rip at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for pursuing a case against the “vulnerable” TV star who tragically killed herself.
The ex- Love Island presenter took her own life at the age of 40, it was announced today.
She was set for a trial after being accused of assaulting boyfriend Lewis Burton, 27, in December.
CPS pressed ahead with the case despite Mr Burton not wanting to press charges.
But broadcast and talent agent Louisa McDonald has slammed CPS for pressing ahead due to her “vulnerable” state.
In a statement, she said: “We are devastated at the loss of our client and friend Caroline Flack.
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“An immensely talented young woman who was at the top of her game professionally and loved by television viewers across the country.
“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.
Lewis Burton did not want to press charges (Image: PA)
“And ultimately resulted in significant distress to Caroline.
“Our thoughts are with Caroline’s family at this time. Francis Ridley, Money Talent Management.”
In response to criticism, a CPS spokesperson said: “Our deepest sympathies go to the family and friends of Caroline Flack.
“Given the tragic circumstances, we will not comment on the specifics of this case at this stage.”
The tragic star’s body was discovered after a friend who was staying with her had popped to the shops.
According to reports, a TV producer friend had been staying with her over fears about her state of mind.
Tributes poured in for Caroline Flack after he death was announced (Image: James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shuttersto)
The MailOnline reported that Caroline took her own life while her friend had gone to the shops. The friend could not get back into the flat when she returned and reportedly called her her dad Ian.
The TV Star was found her dead after the friend gained access.
On Saturday, a lawyer for the Flack family confirmed that Caroline took her own life, while a spokesperson said: “We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th February.”
They added: “We would ask that the press respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time.”
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
