complainant

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The pastor said he could not remember clearly whether or not the complainant named her alleged abuser during their conversation in the 1990s, but that it became "obvious" to him.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Matthews said he thought at the time that the complainant should speak to someone who could give her more support, and he referred her to Davey and Linda Hoy, who ran the Christian Family Centre.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The woman, known as Complainant B, was being cross-examined by Sir Jeffrey's lawyer when she said she blamed herself for the subsequent alleged abuse of the other complainant in the case.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Vaughan also questioned the woman about a message she sent to the other complainant in the case after they both went to a police station about their allegations.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“No,” he said, “we have attempted to interview the so-called complainant and he denies that he was ever assaulted.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela