You’re spot on.”After the inquest, Flack’s mother and her sister, Jody, issued a statement thanking the coroner for the intelligence and compassion she brought to these proceedings. But Bateman said Flack did not show remorse for her actions and “there was no clear admission of guilt. The CPS’s original intention was to caution Flack rather than charge her. The police claim I have taken a biased view of the case because Caroline Flack is a celebrity. We hope that the chance to observe the proceedings has assisted Ms Flack’s family in helping to understand our decision-making process.

Source: The Guardian August 06, 2020 12:54 UTC