Witnesses form an important element of the evidence given in cases of this nature. They provide third-party evidence to shed light on events and the character of those accused.
Aside from Police, the evidence from expert and 'public' witnesses called upon for the prosecution in this case, actually supported Jemma's version of events; apart from the three key 'public' witnesses we highlight. As you read the below, it is clear to see why they would all testify against Jemma; there are obvious motives. It is not clear
why the court chose to believe all of their versions of events and could well have been down to the fact Jemma’s character had been destroyed by some of the media at this stage.
Find out more about each of their stories:
Anuska Pritchard
Ex-Girlfriend
Disgruntled ex-partner who sold her story to the press before the trial ended.
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In over 2 years of "knowing the truth", she never went to the Police about an "innocent man in prison".
Samantha Pritchard
Ex-In-Law
The women who states "I came to the conclusion that Jemma had lied about that allegation" (Cassim).
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No confession from Jemma, not told of any confession by Anuska, just Samantha's conclusion.
Ben Stonehill
Ex-Boyfriend
The apparent "ex-boyfriend" having sexual intercourse with Jemma when was 14 years old.
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Too young to legally consent, but deemed as consensual sexual activity with a male, the platform for two of the perjury charges against Jemma.