Alleged rapist carried out extensive online searches into Malkinson case, court told

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Josh Halliday North of England editorMarch 5, 2026 at 02:27 PM

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Paul Quinn is on trial, accused of a 2003 rape and assault that led to Andrew Malkinson's wrongful conviction and 17-year imprisonment. Quinn was arrested in December 2022 after DNA evidence linked him to the crime. Prosecutors presented evidence that Quinn extensively researched the Malkinson case online, beginning in 2019, years before his arrest. Searches included articles about wrongful convictions and the original trial, as well as the crime scene location. The prosecution highlighted a significant increase in Quinn's online news consumption, particularly after July 2022 when news emerged that a new suspect was implicated in the attack. Quinn denies the charges against him.

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