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False Grooming Gang Claims Convicted, Three Men Attempt Suicide

5/23/2026

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Three men attempted suicide after being falsely accused of rape and trafficking.
Eleanor Williams was convicted at Preston Crown Court of perverting the course of justice for false May 2020 accusations.
Eleanor Williams posted on Facebook in May 2020 claiming she was a victim of an Asian grooming gang.
Mohammed Ramzan said the allegations ruined his businesses, damaged his property and generated worldwide death threats.

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Story summary

Three men attempted suicide after being falsely accused of rape and trafficking.
Eleanor Williams was convicted at Preston Crown Court of perverting the course of justice for false May 2020 accusations.
Eleanor Williams posted on Facebook in May 2020 claiming she was a victim of an Asian grooming gang.
Mohammed Ramzan said the allegations ruined his businesses, damaged his property and generated worldwide death threats.