Carrie Johnson Warns of Up to 1,000 Victims for Black-Cab Rapist

Carrie Johnson, wife of former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has stated her belief that black-cab rapist John Worboys may have assaulted 1,000 or more victims. Johnson, who previously reported Worboys, highlighted the potential scale of his crimes.

20 May, 08:07 — 20 May, 09:38

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Why this matters

This story is significant because it highlights the potential scale of John Worboys' crimes, far exceeding the number for which he was convicted. It also brings renewed attention to the experiences of his victims and the justice system's handling of such cases.

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Carrie Johnson stated that John Worboys may have 1,000 or more victims
John Worboys is known as the 'black cab rapist'

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Carrie Johnson was drugged by John Worboys when she was a 19-year-old university student

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John Worboys may have 1,000 or more victims

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Carrie Johnson's personal experience as a victim of John Worboys

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The GuardianMostly Factual17d ago

There could be 1,000 or more victims of black-cab rapist John Worboys, says Carrie Johnson

Wife of former PM, who encountered Worboys in 2007, says parole refusal last week was ‘huge relief’ Carrie Johnson, the wife of the former prime minister Boris Johnson, has said there could be “up to 1,000, if not more,” victims of the black-cab rapist, John Worboys. Johnson, who helped bring the serial sex attacker to justice, said she had been contacted by more women who believed they had been assaulted by him. Continue reading...

By Caroline Davies

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The IndependentMostly Factual17d ago