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CPS declines to charge Dr. Todd over assault, blackmail.

7/23/2026

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Crown Prosecution Service said it will not pursue Dr Caitlin Todd’s assault and blackmail claims.
Todd blackmailed Charity Dingle over a baby from a one-night stand with Ross Barton.
He assaulted her while she slept, fled to Sheffield, and was shown dead a flashforward, prompting Mackenzie Boyd to pledge support.
Vanessa Woodfield received a list naming Todd on July 21, after which Helen reported being assaulted by him.

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Story summary

Crown Prosecution Service said it will not pursue Dr Caitlin Todd’s assault and blackmail claims.
Todd blackmailed Charity Dingle over a baby from a one-night stand with Ross Barton.
He assaulted her while she slept, fled to Sheffield, and was shown dead a flashforward, prompting Mackenzie Boyd to pledge support.
Vanessa Woodfield received a list naming Todd on July 21, after which Helen reported being assaulted by him.