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60M Tube Fraud Trial Collapses
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One of Britain's longest and costliest fraud trials costing 60m has collapsed at the Old Bailey amid criticism and
controversy. The case, alleging corruption in connection with the Jubilee Line Underground extension in London, lasted
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more than 18 months when it suddenly imploded in unique circumstances.
The trial folded after sickness, jury problems, lengthy delays and disruption dogged proceedings so much that a fair trial
became impossible.
The failure to return any jury verdict in the case is expected to herald renewed calls for a similar cases to be tried
without jurors.
Six defendants were acquitted when the case collapsed.
Anthony Upward QC said the prosecution's decision to ask for the jury to be discharged was taken with the approval
of the Director of Public Prosecutions after a review of the case.
The Attorney General said: "This decision will cause great public disquiet as it causes me considerable disquiet.
"Most serious allegations have not in the end been brought to a final conclusion.
"Very considerable public money has been expended. Much time for a jury and for judge and defendants has been
expended.
"I have therefore asked Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of CPS, Stephen Wooler, to report to me on this case."
The six who were cleared of all charges had all denied corruption.
They were Stephen Rayment, 44, from Surrey; Mark Woodward-Smith, 44, from south west London; Paul Fisher, 52,
from Saffron Walden, Essex; Mark Skinner, 50, from Surrey; Graham Scard, 50, from south east London; and
Anthony Wootton, 50, from Kent.
Outside court, Mark Skinner said: "I have been found not guilty of both offences alleged against me, allegations I have
consistently denied.
"Although I should now feel relief and happiness, I feel only anger.
"Anger at a prosecution which has destroyed my business and tortured my family for over seven years."
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