Hello, I'm Alexander Economou. In 2013, I was falsely accused of rape by Eleanor de Freitas. Strong evidence proved my innocence, but she killed herself before her trial for perverting the course of justice. Her father then went to the press, wrongly accusing me of raping his daughter. When I protested, I was put on trial for 'harassment' and was found not guilty. Ten years on, David de Freitas and his feminist campaigners persist in publishing misinformation, and why I wrote this blog.
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Good News: The CPS are going to Prosecute
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Psychiatric Report of Eleanor de Freitas
It was also clear that far from the prosecution making her stressed, it was family life that was probably the cause of her mental problems. She was extremely critical of her own family throughout the report, especially her own father. Click here to read the full psychiatric report
NB A copy of this report was released by the family into the public domain in various court proceedings.
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
CPS are considering the case papers
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Crown Court: Eleanor's lawyers trying to block the Private Prosecution
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Committal Hearing: R v Eleanor de Freitas - Westminster Magistrates Court
Monday, 9 September 2013
Police Officer Admits Eleanor Made False Allegations to Police
On August 31st, a police officer told me that more false accusations had been made against me. A week later, I wrote to him, asking if he could contact me again. I didn’t have his phone number, but I knew where he worked, so I left a note at his police station.
I hoped he could confirm that Eleanor had gone to the police station and made more false claims. A week passed with no response. Then, my phone rang.
The officer had called me back.
At the time of my wrongful accusation, I had become paranoid and installed hidden microphones in my flat. As a result, the call was recorded.
We spoke for 20 minutes.
The officer repeated what he told me on August 31st. He said that Eleanor and her father had been at the police station the previous week, making allegations against me and trying to get me arrested.
As we talked, his frustration became clear. He was angry about her lies and didn’t hold back his opinion of her.
He even called Eleanor a "woodworm" and admitted he was so fed up with her that he felt like "smacking her in the face" and "hitting her on the head."
More importantly, he confirmed that she was making up the accusations and trying to use the police against me. He said, "There is no evidence of anything."
You can listen to the full recording here. For the sake of clarity this is a conversation between me the police.
We are discussing Eleanor and her father, making false allegations of "harassment" at the front desk of the police station the week before.
Saturday, 31 August 2013
More false allegations to the police
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Summons Issued: We are ready to go to court
Friday, 5 April 2013
Reluctant witnesses
Thursday, 28 March 2013
Harassment Warning issued against Eleanor
Friday, 22 March 2013
I have decided to go ahead with the Private Prosecution
Monday, 11 March 2013
Private Prosecutions - this may not be over yet
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
Email to David de Freitas bounces back
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
A letter to Gregg Hands MP
Friday, 1 March 2013
I send an email to Eleanor's father - David de Freitas
Sent: 01 March 2013 21:08
To: David de Freitas
Subject: Apologies for my outburst
Dear Mr De Freitas,
Firstly I would like to apologise for my outburst sent on the 21st February. I was terribly upset at the time, and do not intend to cause you further alarm or distress.
In this email all wish for is for you learn of some important facts and see it for yourself the other side to the story. Please give me a chance to communicate with you. That is what I was trying to do several times on the 4th January but unfortunately since then I was barred from communicating due to bail conditions.
Below is an email that my lawyer sent to the police on Monday the 18th February. Please read through it and look at the dates and times next to each item. If you have any doubts about the contents then I can arrange for you to meet directly with my lawyers first thing on Monday and look at the text message evidence / CCTV evidence with your own eyes. What we disclosed is just a tiny portion of the facts.
I just want to re-assure you that there never was and could never have been any drugging, raping, torture etc. I’m sorry if it hurts you that I am suggesting that your daughter lied to the police, but please look at the facts below, and that’s just a tiny portion of the facts. The voicemail that I left you on the 4th January, that really was the truth. Why else would I do it or be contacting you right now? For what purpose?
I just want to give you an opportunity to see some facts, as I have no idea what your daughter has been telling you. If you disbelieve the below email and would like to see my lawyers in person to verify the contents then by all means I can arrange a personal meeting between you and them asap.
All I want is for you to see the truth. I’m sorry again for my outburst on the 21stFebruary and promise to never contact you or your family again after this message.
Alexander
Friday, 22 February 2013
Today I got angry and frustrated
Wrong. I was very upset because the police won't take action against Ellie.
So what has happened is this. Ellie walked into a police station, tells a story, provides no evidence and the Metropolitan Police arrest me, interview me and search my flat.
But when I give them actual CCTV and text message evidence they tell me to go away.
They won't even record the allegation.
I was mad.
Quite frankly I think her father David de Freitas is an idiot. I warned him that I would be taking legal action even before I got arrested. He must know that his daughter is completely mad, yet he just encourages his daughter to keep lying.
I was off bail and within my legal right to contact Ellie so I sent Ellie and her father a message to let her know that I will be hiring lawyers and will be taking legal action.
And guess what happened next?
The police tell me that threatening legal action is tantamount to harassment. But I am not threatening violence, I am threatening legal action.
The whole thing is mad. See below.
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Police Refuses to Look at Evidence
But it doesn't clear my name.
I'm angry. I'm upset. The last two months have been hell and damage has been done. What about the future? People can say that I have been arrested for rape and the matter is unconcluded, they might say "no smoke without fire". They might say "he got away with it".
My case is an unusual one in that I have a lot of evidence and I really need to the police to prosecute Ellie for what she did to me. I want my name cleared once and for all. Just because the police decide to stop an investigation and take you off bail doesn't mean you are innocent (in the eyes of other people).
So far the Police have refused to take any action against Ellie, even though they know about the evidence against her.
What is really strange is that they are refusing to watch the CCTV.
On the rationale for taking no further action they refer to the CCTV and messages, but they haven't seen it yet. They make their decision having never seen the CCTV.
They don't even want it (see below).
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Police Investigation Concludes: No Further Action
Thank god.
Below is the "Rationale for No Further Action" written by Detective Inspector Julian King which has also been typed out in text and the original document below:
QUOTE
I have considered and reviewed the facts. In this case and based on these facts I have decided that this investigation should not proceed to RASSO for a consideration to prosecute. There are elements within this case that undermine the credibility of the victim and I do not believe that there would be a realistic chance of a prosecution in this case.
This is no corroboration of the victims account. She claims to have been drugged by the suspect however due to the time lapse in reporting we cannot prove this assertion that the suspect drugged her. The scene examination of the suspects accommodation does not support the victims account. I take into account the fact the suspect could well have tidied/cleaned the scene since this incident however the fact there is no forensic corroboration undermines any prosecution case. Equally the victim reports this matter after receiving communication from the suspect stating that he is route to a police station to report harassment committed by the victim. The issue of credibility of this allegation is an issue as prior to reporting the victim apologises fo her actions by way of email to the suspect. In that she states that she apologises for any trouble she may have caused. The suspect communicates back and informs her that she has lied and that he will potentially seek both civil and criminal proceedings against her.
Both victim and suspect went to Ann Summers the following day and a purchase of goods totalling £337.98 is made. CCTV footage has been gathered by the defence that indicates that both parties appear to be fine and there is no reason to doubt that the victim would be under any duress. Equally these actions post offence would undermine any criminal prosecution. There is nothing to support that the victim has been drugged and forced to goon a shopping trip with the suspect. In fact the opposite could be gleaned by any jury in that both parties were willing to continue their sex exploits and the trip to Ann Summers was to exploit their respective fantasies.
The suspect is a man of good character and has provided a prepared statement. The theme of his thoughts from email communication and the statement is that he completely denies this accusation. In fact he goes beyond this by employing a solicitor to seek independent evidence by way of a telephone download from his friends phone. The friend is a mutual friend of both victim and suspect. Of note is a message to the mutual friend from the victim stating that the suspect 'fucked and chucked'. There is no reference to being sexually assaulted.
Her actions post event cause me concern in that she apologises to the suspect for the trouble causes and she reports this matter after the suspect emails her and sends a text t her father outlining his intentions in the matter.
Overall I make this decision in the interests of the public and I believe it is not in the public interests to continue to allocate resources to this enquiry whether that is police or CPS.
UNQUOTE
Monday, 18 February 2013
Sending evidence to the police
1. Drop the case against me.
2. Take legal action against Ellie for Perverting the course of justice.
See full email below (names have been changed)
QUOTE
From: zzzz
Sent: 18 February 2013 14:34
To: zzzzz
Subject: Re: Alexander Economou
Dear Dc Dial
Re: Alexander Economou
Bailed to return - 22.2.13 at 11:00 Notting Hill Police Station
I write on behalf of the above named client.
As I discussed with you on the telephone a few weeks ago my client would like to present you with a number of items. It is believed this information is relevant both to any recommendation you make to the cps re disposal and in our submission is essential information for the cps to consider before making any decision regarding disposal.
1 – CCTV Footage from Ann Summers store, Kennington on 24.12.12
I am not able to forward this footage to you by email as it is too large but can have this delivered to you personally this week should you let me know your location at any point.
This footage was requested from Ann Summers by us his solicitors.
It covers footage from the store on 5 separate cameras over the relevant period.
This footage covers the alleged victim entering the store at 11:24 followed by my client at 11:25 and both leave at 11:52. In this period of time they have spent approximately £300 on a large amount of sex toys.
The defence would say this shows that my client and the alleged victim are getting along very well the morning after the allegation and her conduct in particular demonstrates she has not recently been sexually abused by my client. The alleged victim is assisted by a member of staff for in excess of 20 minutes as she enthusiastically selects a large number of items whilst my client looks on. Both my client and the alleged victim appear to be smiling together, laughing together, and even kissing in store (11:50 Till camera).
2 – The defence have also sought the opportunity to have the mobile phones of two persons forensically examined to support our client’s account that he was involved in no wrong doing on 23.12.12 as per his prepared statement.
The first of these persons is a mutual friend of the complainants and my client. Her name is Ann zzzz and her telephone number is 0zzzzzzz. You will see from the extracts of entries downloaded from her phone that Ellie De Freitas text’s Ann zzzzzzz on the 25.12.12 a number of times:
These entries include 10:51 on 25.12.12 “I just wanted you to know I am on suicide watch. Economou fucked me and chucked me….”
12:25 on 25.12.12 “I’m now safe with my family. The ambulance people treated me for shock and luckily I had a supply of sleeping pills. Without going into specifics, Ec and I had a fling, encouraged by Ben. I woke up at his yesterday morning and he was full of adoration. Then once I’ve finished work and I am driving to my family, he calls me up and says I am uncool manipulative bitch and never contact him again”
16:38 25/12/12 “I just never want to see him again. I can only assume he was on drugs or something when he spoke to me. It is especially hard because I told him my depression story, then he told me that I was being manipulative and attention seeking. He has also de-friended me on Facebook. I don’t understand what I have done wrong???”
09:21 on 24.12.12 “FYI, I am at Ec’s Flat, still!!”
09:22 on 24.12.12 “Please don’t tell him I told you x”
09:33 on 24.12.12 “… Yes I like Ec, a good match…we shall see what happens”
11:18 on 24.12.12 “We’ve had huge fun together actually and we are still together doing last-minute Christmas shopping cx”
11:19 on 24.12.12 “BIG THANKS for sort- of being matchmaker. Although keep it on the down-low if you don’t mind?”
Please could you consider the above and let me know when I can drop the CCTV footage off to you.
Once a decision has been made as to what action is to be taken on my client’s bail to return date please let me know.
Many thanks for your assistance.
zzzz zzzz
Solicitor
For Hodge Jones & Allen LLP
180 North Gower Street
London NW1 2NB
DX 2101 EUSTON
CCTV shows Ellie buying SEX TOYS the morning AFTER the alleged attack.
NB As you will see, she choose all of the items, I actually did not want to buy any sex toys, it was her idea. I have my hands in my pockets or behind my back the entire time.