John Worboys

John Worboys, infamously known as the "black-cab rapist", is currently in the news due to renewed attention on the scale of his crimes. Carrie Johnson, wife of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, stated that the number of victims could be "up to 1,000, if not more", having been contacted by additional women who believe they were assaulted by him. Worboys is serving a life sentence for drugging women in his taxi, often by offering them drugged champagne, and then sexually assaulting them. The officer who led the investigation into Worboys, Tim Grattan-Kane, has recently spoken out, suggesting that similar crimes may still be occurring and that the criminal justice system is "close to exploding". This renewed focus underscores ongoing concerns about the handling of such cases and the potential for a large number of unaddressed victims, highlighting the enduring relevance and significance of the Worboys case in discussions about justice and victim support.