British Crown Will Not Charge The ‘Royal Prank’ DJs With Manslaughter

The British Crown Prosecution Service revealed overnight that it will not bring charges of manslaughter against Michael Christian and Mel Greig. 

Last year the two Australian DJs made a prank call to the London hospital where Duchess of Cambridge, Kathy Mountbatten-Middleton, was receiving treatment for a-cute morning sickness; an event that was followed by an unforeseeably tragic incident in which the mother of two and nurse who patched through the call to Kate’s private nurse, Jacintha Saldanhaapparently committed suicide.
It has been determined by The Crown that there is no evidence to support a charge of manslaughter – one that is often levelled against the two on social media – and that “no further investigation is required because any potential prosecution would not be in the public interest.

However misguided, the telephone call was intended as a harmless prank. The consequences in this case were very sad. We send out sincere condolences to Jacintha Saldanha’s family.
The two DJs have since been taken off air and Twitter and their affiliate program, The Hot 30 Countdown, was officially terminated earlier this week having been suspended indefinitely since December. 
A preliminary coronial inquest that took place late last year also revealed that Saldanha left three notes, one of which addressed the two DJs, who have also received death threats as a result of the call and surrounding furore. An Australian media watchdog investigation by the Communications and Media Authority and a full coronial inquest will resume in March.
Last month, Kathy had her effervescent youth sapped out of her via her eyes when her eternal likeness was transposed onto canvas for all to pretend they didn’t see. If she’s anything like Jessica Simpson, the expectant Middleton will give birth to a Shetland Heir in 2015.
If you need immediate assistance or support, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467, Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78. For further information about depression, contact beyondblue on 1300 22 46 36 SANE Australia on 1800 18 7263 or talk to your GP, local health professional or someone you trust.
via SMH

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