For raping a woman in an attack that concluded only when others heard her calls for help, the Mumbles University Rapist, Charlie Evans Exeter University Rapist, has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison. During the 45-minute experience, 22-year-old former Exeter University student Charlie Evans disregarded repeated pleas from his victim to stop.
The episode started when Charlie Evans and his victim went to a party, and both had been drinking. The duo left together following a kiss, the woman believing Evans lived in an apartment with her buddy.
The woman went to the loo before Charlie Evans raped her when she got back to the flat, despite pleading no several times. “She did not want these things to happen,” the prosecutor said, describing the woman as crying frantically.
One student reported hearing the victim not consenting and asking Charlie Evans to stop during the incident. Another claimed they were so worried they wondered about what was happening.
Once the event was reported to university staff, police were notified; they then called the emergency services. Charlie Evans was advised to leave his flat and subsequently expelled from the institution. Throughout his police questioning, he denied the offence.
Previously convicted at Exeter Crown Court of rape and sexual assault, Charlie Evans, of Victoria Avenue, Mumbles, Swansea, July 12 was his sentence date. The woman in a victim statement claimed Charlie Evans’ acts had permanently ruined her life. She still suffers from nightmares and reveals during the episode emotions of embarrassment, uncertainty, and dread. The court heard she now harbours mistrust of males and seeks help to deal with her trauma.
Defending, Christopher Quinlan KC gave Charlie Evans many strong character references, calling him a “kind and respectful” young man who was “always positive, compassionate and thoughtful.” He said his client’s life was “in ruins” from his acts.
Judge Stephen Climie told Charlie Evans he had “completely misrepresented” his victim’s position, adding: “She was so far away from wishing to engage in your sexual activity that the only explanation for your attitude and approach was alcohol that blinded you to what was clearly and the word “No.” He went on, “so far as your life is concerned you will be crushed as a result of the sentence I’m required to impose.”
Once the sentence was passed, DC Major Crime investigation team member Michele Hicks of Devon and Cornwall Police hailed the victim for her bravery and tenacity throughout the inquiry. “I hope this case reassures the community how seriously the police take reports of sexual violence against women and girls and gives people the confidence to come forward in future,” she said.
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