Al Porter Scandal

waylander2002 · 18-10-2018 08:28PM

Generally Where's there's smoke there is fire

fryup · 18-10-2018 09:54PM

fire? smouldering embers me thinks

Ipso · 18-10-2018 10:11PM

fryup wrote: »

fire? smouldering embers me thinks

Flaming!

AnneFrank · 18-10-2018 10:24PM

But but but he's gay,isn't it ok in this day and age ?

RabbleRouser2k · 18-10-2018 10:28PM

This is only one of many allegations. Even Dave McSavage withdrew his support from Al, after speaking to those he 'allegedly' groped. (Legalese so boards doesn't get sued).

There's more accusations outside of the psych patient.

_Whimsical_ · 18-10-2018 11:31PM

RabbleRouser2k wrote: »

This is only one of many allegations. Even Dave McSavage withdrew his support from Al, after speaking to those he 'allegedly' groped. (Legalese so boards doesn't get sued).

There's more accusations outside of the psych patient.

Yes, I wouldn't say he's innocent of everything, he definitely has a problem with knowing how to behave appropriately. The psych patient incident did paint it all in a very predatory light though, like he was up for abusing people with in hospital with mental health issues for sexual kicks.
I'm glad it wasn't found to be accurate.

RabbleRouser2k · 19-10-2018 12:28AM

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

Yes, I wouldn't say he's innocent of everything, he definitely has a problem with knowing how to behave appropriately. The psych patient incident did paint it all in a very predatory light though, like he was up for abusing people with in hospital with mental health issues for sexual kicks.
I'm glad it wasn't found to be accurate.

He still hasn't spoken of the other stuff. So it's not all plain sailing.

waylander2002 · 19-10-2018 10:16AM

the gardai would have interviewed the complainee and then anyone who may have relevant information. Then the accussed will come in and make a statement, all information will be forwarded to the dpp who will make a decision to procecute or not to procecute. "The time varies depending on the complexity of the case. Sometimes further information may be required from the Gardaí, and this can add to the length of the process. According to the DPP booklet, if the case is straightforward a decision is usually made within two weeks of receiving the completed file."

Bob Harris · 19-10-2018 10:19AM

waylander2002 wrote: »

the gardai would have interviewed the complainee and then anyone who may have relevant information. Then the accussed will come in and make a statement, all information will be forwarded to the dpp who will make a decision to procecute or not to procecute. "The time varies depending on the complexity of the case. Sometimes further information may be required from the Gardaí, and this can add to the length of the process. According to the DPP booklet, if the case is straightforward a decision is usually made within two weeks of receiving the completed file."

So they'll dump the file in the bin and everyone will get on with their lives.

Grayditch · 19-10-2018 10:35AM

How come this is back up, has be been squeezing mickeys again?

JupiterKid · 19-10-2018 11:36AM

So will "handy" Al be facing prosecution anytime soon or have any of the many allegations against him been proven?

waylander2002 · 19-10-2018 11:47AM

almost 0 information on it anywhere on the internet, or newpapers, generally means one thing

Bob Harris · 19-10-2018 11:51AM

waylander2002 wrote: »

almost 0 information on it anywhere on the internet, or newpapers, generally means one thing

It's a cover-up !

blade1 · 19-10-2018 12:21PM

Bob Harris wrote: »

It's a cover-up !

You've got to hand it to him!:pac:

Effects · 19-10-2018 12:43PM

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

Maybe it was way overblown and if so I'd be sympathetic, It would be a lot to lose over a bit of over gesticulation and common social touching.

I hope you and I never meet socially!

Bob Harris · 19-10-2018 12:44PM

Effects wrote: »

I hope you and I never meet socially!

..and in private?

razorblunt · 19-10-2018 01:02PM

Grayditch wrote: »

How come this is back up, has be been squeezing mickeys again?

I thought it resurfaced about a month back after The Gaiety said they were open to a return this Xmas.

Effects · 19-10-2018 03:55PM

razorblunt wrote: »

I thought it resurfaced about a month back after The Gaiety said they were open to a return this Xmas.

Pictures or it didn't happen.

Effects · 19-10-2018 03:56PM

Bob Harris wrote: »

..and in private?

I'd be more worried about that.

Ash.J.Williams · 19-10-2018 04:02PM

He's just a randy touchy guy, nothing to be afraid of.

James Brown · 19-10-2018 04:06PM

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

He's just a randy touchy guy, nothing to be afraid of.

Grabbing someone by the balls 'in fun' is pretty creepy. Add to that him being gay. Not that a 'straight' lad doing would be great laugh.

gmisk · 19-10-2018 04:09PM

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

He's just a randy touchy guy, nothing to be afraid of.

Its in keeping with his flamboyant persona dont you know....:rolleyes:

I had heard rumours about him being bit of a creep a while back, it seems they were true.
His career is effectively over now, no one to blame but himself.

Effects · 19-10-2018 04:19PM

gmisk wrote: »

His career is effectively over now, no one to blame but himself.

Louis CK seems to be making a come back, despite the horrible things he did.
I'm sure people will learn to forgive Al eventually.

gmisk · 19-10-2018 04:21PM

Effects wrote: »

Louis CK seems to be making a come back, despite the horrible things he did.
I'm sure people will learn to forgive Al eventually.

Yeah you never know I guess, I saw he was attempting a comeback alright not, he is pretty tainted though his behaviour was horrendous.

Effects · 19-10-2018 04:31PM

Is it any worse than what Louis did?
I think Al could still do some gigs abroad, like he used to, and people are less likely to remember what he did.
He doesn't seem to have taken any responsibility for his behaviour though, which is worrying.

briany · 19-10-2018 04:39PM

It's weird how Al Porter has managed to compress the complete rise and fall of a Saturday night entertainer into just a few short years.

gmisk · 19-10-2018 05:18PM

Effects wrote: »

Is it any worse than what Louis did?
I think Al could still do some gigs abroad, like he used to, and people are less likely to remember what he did.
He doesn't seem to have taken any responsibility for his behaviour though, which is worrying.

Very true I actually think that statement he put out made things worse.

From what I have read I would have thought Louis CKs actions were probably more extreme, but its clear both have impacted on peoples lives in a really horrible way.

RabbleRouser2k · 19-10-2018 09:45PM

Effects wrote: »

Is it any worse than what Louis did?
I think Al could still do some gigs abroad, like he used to, and people are less likely to remember what he did.
He doesn't seem to have taken any responsibility for his behaviour though, which is worrying.

If he did go abroad, knowing his 'predilections', I imagine he'd get up to the same behaviour- the 'they don't know me here' excuse.

Just because he's left the area, doesn't change who he is.

briany wrote: »

It's weird how Al Porter has managed to compress the complete rise and fall of a Saturday night entertainer into just a few short years.

It's the John Leslie, Michael Barrymore story all woven into one.

_Whimsical_ · 20-10-2018 02:17AM

Effects wrote: »

I hope you and I never meet socially!

Don't worry, you'll be safe from my social shoulder pats and back pats. I wouldn't be a big patter

Infairness I was just referring to the details of the psych hospital case. If that was just shoulder and back pats and a requested cheek kiss and photo hours after the offending back pats as is suggested by the investigation response, then I would think that that particular incident was blown out of proportion.

It doesn't mean I think the other incidents were ok if they were as reported.

Mongfinder General · 20-10-2018 10:52AM

From reading through this thread and other platforms I get the impression that Porter would get up on anything.

Al Porter Scandal

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