News · 20 May 2026

Carrie Johnson: black-cab rapist Worboys may have 1,000 victims

Many more women could be victims of the black-cab attacker, John Worboys, says Carrie Johnson. Johnson, a key figure in his conviction, suggested his crimes might affect over a thousand individuals from 2000 to 2009. His parole was refused last week, providing "huge relief" to many survivors, and he'll be eligible again in two years.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 May 2026 at 15:58

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