Rapist wins the Jackpot

[Doop]

A prisoner serving life for attempted rape has won �7m in the national lottery.
Iorworth Hoare, 52, was jailed for life at Leeds crown court in 1989. He was on temporary release from a Middlesbrough bail hostel when his numbers came up in last Saturday's Lotto Extra draw.

Hoare, formerly of Seacroft Gate, Leeds, was convicted of attempting to rape a 60-year-old woman in a park in the city, after a series of crimes which included one rape, two attempted rapes and three indecent assaults.

According to the Sun, Hoare began a series of sex attacks while he was still in his 20s and was sentenced to a total of 18 years between 1973 and 1987.

Home Office guidelines allow prisoners in open conditions - such as day release or community projects - to take part in the lottery and claim any prize they may win.

Hoare was on weekend leave from Middlesbrough's South Bank bail hostel when he won his �7,039,469 fortune.

He was jailed in 1989 after he was trapped by a photograph he sent to a television station in an effort to be chosen as a contestant for the Winner Takes All television quiz show.

A Prison Service spokesman confirmed last night that a prisoner had won the lottery.

He said: "We are aware a prisoner on release on a temporary licence has participated in the lottery and we understand that he has won a substantial amount."

After his the win Hoare was moved to a closed prison for "security and his own safety".

It is understood a reassessment of his security status is being carried out.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lottery/st...280703,00.html

[MrPaul]

So now we've got that thief who won what, �16Million, and now this? Fucking WRONG.

[jheslop1]

Originally Posted by MrPaul

So now we've got that thief who won what, �16Million, and now this? Fucking WRONG.

[JakeLogan]

Originally Posted by jheslop1

OMG thats great.

[Dharkbayne]

Originally Posted by jheslop1

[Onizuka]

Originally Posted by Dharkbayne

Shit happens. Unfair, but he did rightfully win it.

[Infernus]

Think of all the cigarettes (and hence Prison amenities) that money can buy...

[Hezzy]

Fair dos. Shouldn't happen though.

[MrPaul]

You've got your opinion, I've got mine.

[Squeeky]

That guy can now build an army of butt bandits.

[Infernus]

Originally Posted by Squeeky

That guy can now build an army of butt bandits.

YAR! They shall be called the booty bandits!

[JetRaiden]

saw this on {BOHICA}. thast just crazy. a midget rapist winning the lottery...in england...

[Infernus]

Hoare... is that pronounced 'hore' or 'whoar'

[Hezzy]

[Derfud]

I saw that before I got on the plane in london in some free newspapers, but I decided to take the one with the terrorists on it instead. Damn media coverage.