‘A victim of his own fame’

The acquittal of William Roache raises the question: should events that took place decades ago be judged by the standards we uphold today? ‘He’s 81 but he’s still gotit,it’s incredible,” said James Roache of his father, who was acquitted last week of sex crimes dating backnearlyhalf a century. “My dad’s like a pin-up and his … Continued

‘ South Africa’s Jews Failed Mandela ‘

Late President’s closest friend and ally accuses his community of neglecting struggle against apartheid Nelson Mandela’s closest friend, who stood trial alongside him and spent 22 years in prison, this week launched a scathing attack on South Africa’s Jewish leaders in the wake of the former President’s funeral. Denis Goldberg, who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Mandela … Continued