Paul May statement on Sam Hallam's release

The speaker expresses gratitude to Thames Valley Police for their investigation but criticizes the unreliable evidence used against them and the Metropolitan Police's failure to follow leads that could have proven their innocence. They highlight the lack of evidence disclosure to their lawyers and express a need for recovery after years of suffering. Ultimately, justice has been served.

What did the speaker express gratitude for in the beginning?

• The support of family and friends

• The thorough investigations by Thames Valley Police

• The media coverage of the case

• The jury's decision

What was the speaker's main criticism of the identification evidence?

• It was tampered with by the police

• It was unreliable and should not have been shown to the jury

• It was not presented in court

• It was lost during the investigation

What did the speaker believe the Metropolitan Police failed to do?

• Provide adequate security

• Conduct a thorough search

• Interview all witnesses

• Follow up on leads proving innocence

What did the speaker say about the police's handling of evidence?

• They fabricated evidence

• They disclosed all evidence to the lawyers

• They withheld relevant evidence from the lawyers

• They lost the evidence

How does the speaker describe the outcome of their ordeal?

• The case was dismissed

• Justice was denied

• The trial was postponed

• Justice finally prevailed