Isabel Rose: British woman jailed for blackmail after accusing banker of rape in Hong Kong
- According to local press reports, Judge Adriana Tse sentenced her to five years in prison for blackmail and three years for perverting the course of justice, with one year to be served consecutively.
- Prosecutors argued that Rose fabricated the allegation in an attempt to extort £100,000 ($134,000) from the man, whose identity was withheld.
- Rose denied the charges throughout the trial and has consistently maintained that she was raped.
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- According to local press reports, Judge Adriana Tse sentenced her to five years in prison for blackmail and three years for perverting the course of justice, with one year to be served consecutively.
- Prosecutors argued that Rose fabricated the allegation in an attempt to extort £100,000 ($134,000) from the man, whose identity was withheld.
- Rose denied the charges throughout the trial and has consistently maintained that she was raped.
Sources: BBC News