"So there is no record of interview, as we understand it, between the complainant and the police that could be the subject of admissible evidence," he said. I still have ptsd but I can cope. When Grace Tame spoke at the NPC, she mentioned shame, and how much women suffer from it. And police say it is usual not to interview a suspect until they have a signed statement from the alleged victim Coronation Street spoilers tonight: Tim kidnaps Elaine! You see if Porter can no longer be charged, the allegations are corroborated to the extent that makes a continuation of him as AG totally inappropriate. Mr Porter has strongly denied the allegation. Firstly, my sincere thoughts go out to her parents who are getting a drip feed of the pain and suffering dished out by the media. She said: It was a different time then. KATE THORNTON - Kate Thornton Writer. ", "I successfully quit for five or six years at a time and then stupidly flipped back into it which has normally been on a holiday or a night out and then before you know it, you don't control it, it controls you.". She had been one of the most brilliant high school debaters of her generation. May 17, 2019, 7:05 AM. & Taxation, https://www.theaustralian.com.au/inquirer/christian-porter-rape-allegations-kates-dossier-of-tragedy/news-story/3e48224a9a5f3a16b4d75510607ec272. There may be a coronial inquiry into the deceased, I do worry that such inquiry wont properly investigate if the death occurred by suicide or if there are suspicious circumstances, looking at our federal politicians and especially Porters unhealthy ambitions, the guy would do anything to become PM a fact well known, I think a full AFP inquiry into the deceased is not only appropriate but absolutely necessary. Previously joining WSYR-TV, Kate began her broadcast career from just down I-81 as the Weekend Meteorologist/Weekday Multi-Media Journalist at WICZ-TV Fox40 in Binghamton, NY. The dossier includes diary notes taken by the woman, who says the alleged offence occurred in her room at the University of Sydney Women's College, after a formal dinner for the World Universities' Debating Championships. Read the full transcript here. Well placed, prestigious, narcissistic people often have at their beck, considerable means to assure they will not lose that prestige and high position to meddling by mere mortals. Physicist Richard Feynman put it very succinctly when he said: I would rather have questions that cant be answered than answers that cant be questioned. Hoping you found peace in your final days and those who loved you remember your best days. One of her favorite things to do is to visit local schools to share her love for weather and the importance of STEM to young minds. Katharine Jane Thornton Back There are no notices Public Guestbook Dear Kate. Kate is an award winning meteorologist who h Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Previously, Kate served as the weekend meteorologist for NewsChannel 9 WSYR-TV. She said: 'It's such a complicated world that I try my best to help him manage it without being overbearing. So any complaint or preliminary statements still stand. I thought it would be difficult to lower it any further, but recent weeks have demonstrated that I was wrong. She was replaced byCarol Vorderman. Actress: Dun Breedin'. Speaking on the In The Pink podcast with Natalie Pinkham, Kate explained: They didnt renew my contract having said that they would and by they, I mean Simon. [2]She left a year later, having been unable to prevent a further slide in sales of the magazine. Mustafa, Thornton was the first presenter of the UK series ofThe X Factor. Kate is married to her husband Erik Columbia, who is a sports anchor and reporter. Kate Thornton is an English journalist and television presenter, best known as the first presenter of The X Factor (2004-2006) and for presenting daytime shows including Loose Women (2009-2011) and This Morning (2009-2012).In 2010, she co-presented the first series of 71 Degrees North alongside Gethin Jones. I allowed my youngest daughter to go live in an unsafe situation because I really couldnt look after her properly. But that digital world they live in of constant commentary, that worries me so much.'. Love @k8_thornton shes such good fun. At least 10 years, Kate said. The ball is in your court Ms Jenkins. I had no real reason then not to. Fast forward four years and mum-of-one Kate has vowed to give up her biggest vice now for the sake of her 12-year-old son Ben, as she's his "role model". 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I remember the person as an intelligent, bright, happy person, but I hadn't had any contact from that person, at all, to the best of my recollection, in the 33 years since that time in January 1988.". A 31-page dossier detailing a rape allegation against former attorney-general Christian Porter has been made publicly available for the first time. I just feel relieved that you received some sort of help that was effective. Me and Kathy McIntosh at TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS Feb 2023. Ever since, I have tried to fathom why he did it. However, Kate was axed after the third series to be replaced by Dermot OLeary, and the presenter has admitted the move hurt more coming from her friend Simon. In 2010, she co-presented thefirst seriesof71 Degrees NorthalongsideGethin Jones. Her friends and fellow debaters from the time, Jo Dyer, Matthew Deeble and Nick Ryan, have spoken to Four Corners in support of her allegations. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. But thats the business.. Kate Thornton is a 49-year-old English journalist and radio & television presenter from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Theres a furphy which does the rounds of male circles which suggests without providing evidence that a high percentage of women who report rape/sexual assault etc are liars. In an obvious attempt at blame shifting and deflection he also invited us to consider his view that Ms Thorntons friends (apparently not real friends, just so called ones) , confidants and professional counsellors could have been responsible for her death. Thornton launchedcashback siteTBSeen in January 2016, along with TV presentersMyleene Klass,Amanda ByramandDenise Van Outen, celebrity chefLisa Faulkner, actressesTamzin Outhwaite,Julie Grahamand singersHeidi Rangeand the bandAll Saints,Nicole Appleton,Natalie Appleton,Mel BlattandShaznay Lewis. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. So great to see @k8_thornton back on #LooseWomen. In January 1988, the national schools debating team was invited to the World Universities Championships held at the University of Sydney. Kate Thornton reveals lockdown 'grief' over son Ben 'pulling away' from her. I hope the coroner/ SA police have her phone and are able to look at records of contact going back at least 12 months before her death. Steve, It's her latest goal after recently toning up throughout the lockdown. That is what coronial inquests do; examine the circumstances of a persons death. Currently, Kate serves as a morning and noon meteorologist at NewsChannel 9 WSYR. "I was drunk, and I trusted him, so I agreed. Hi Admin., is there any update on the SA Coroners investigation into Kates death? It explored the workplace culture within Australia's federal Parliament House, a culture that can be both toxic and career-destroying for women. "I was 17 years old and the other person was 16. Former X Factor presenter Kate Thornton is determined to quit smoking for good. Celeb obsessed? "I've just started smoking again and Im not proud. I suspect the same applied to Ms Thornton. The tribunals validation of my experience and the written acknowledgement that came with it that money could never erase my suffering, made a huge difference to me. Ive been feeling a great deal for the woman and I can totally believe that Christian Porter raped her when she was 16. I wish I had a solution. 'Extremely articulate': Woman told counsellor of alleged Christian Porter rape eight years ago, Why the response to the historical rape allegation against a Minister is so different, 'They will forever know their dad was a hero': 1,000 mourners farewell slain NSW paramedic, There are 11 First Nations MPs and senators. It is time narcissistic misogynists like Porter were called out as such. . Then I would have queried Porter in detail about it. And you feel sick. She said: 'I went back into therapy in my adult life, when I became a single parent and I just couldn't come to terms with the grief of losing what I thought was my future as a family. Such abuse rarely happens to adult blokes. Sistanis religion tells him he can have several wives but not drink alcohol, while Francis religion tells him he must be celibate but can drink alcohol. The 47-year-old was hired to host the ITV talent show in 2004 and went on to front it for three series . Click here to assign a widget to this area. Warwick, Something went wrong, please try again later. Let us hope the final hours of KT are very thoroughly studied by authorities in SA. What a day to be here, Kate said, referring to the worrying news that Ukraine has been invaded by Russia. The coroner released a statement saying that following media reporting, he regarded the investigation as "incomplete" and has asked for further investigations, after which he will decide whether to hold an inquest. Kate currently hosts Yahoo! Interesting to see the latest revelation that staff have signed prostitutes into PH for MPs, and masturbated on MPs desks. The star eventually slipped back into the habit before she quit again after finding out she was pregnant with ex-boyfriend DJ Darren Emerson. The woman was a historian by training who was doing a PhD. The couple became engaged in 2007. #LocalSYR #SYR https://trib.al/qFX3sjI. Search "Stoptober" now for a full range of quitting support options. She attempted suicide several times. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The TV star admitted her son thinks her habit is "ridiculous", adding: "My job is to be his role model. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/06/pope-francis-and-grand-ayatollah-sistani-call-for-unity-at-iraq-meeting. There are no witnesses who can corroborate that the events she described occurred. I really think Morrison says he did not read it so he could easily evade questions as to its detail. The shame of it has been loaded onto the women, where it should be the perpetrators who feel that shame. Syracuse, New York Area Kate is the morning and noon Storm Team Meteorologist at NewsChannel 9. If you could just imagine for just and I know that we're all cynics and this is a hard and tough and fast environment that we're all in but just imagine for a second that it's not true, that for whatever reason the recollection and the belief, which I'm sure was strongly held, is just not true. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. At the time, there was an allegation that we were unable to report on. Some people may be asking : exactly what transpired in Thorntons life that week before the retraction? She was born and raised in Saugerties in the Mid-Hudson Valley by her caring and loving father and mother. Character means a lot in many jobs and surely it means a huge amount in those who run this country. Brenda Edwards supported as she breaks social media silence after sons death. The presenter, 47, shares with son Ben, 12, with ex-husband Darren Emerson, and told Entertainment Daily that it really hit her in lockdown that her . The journalist insisted it no longer hurt her and thems the breaks in the TV industry, but conceded that it was embarrassing at the time. It was great to get to know you and your passion for the environment and others. first sought help from a sexual assault counsellor in about 2013 and saw the counsellor about six times. She has signed up to Stoptober, the 28-day smoking challenge, in a bid to stump out her bad habit. "I didn't say I remembered it very well, I remember it as a happy time. Syracuse, NY Proud wife and Girl Mom Meteorologist Kate Thornton That is appalling. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. The woman reported her allegation to NSW Police in 2020 and police set up a strike force with a view to commencing an investigation into the historical allegation. The older she got, the more she struggled. That problem is that this most appallingly corrupt government thinks it can get away with anything. Kate Thornton; Maggie Haggerty; Young children's leadership is an under-researched area. Metro.co.uk has contacted Simon Cowells reps for comment. A woman who "lit up every room" died of a suspected heart attack in Turkey while celebrating bagging her dream job. Thornton also presentedA Night with Will Youngin 2011. She is 35 years old. Mark, Coronation decorations: Everything you need for a royally good street party! Ms Thornton kept diaries, and the dossier sent to assorted politicians runs to 31 pages. The shame should only be felt by the perpetrators, not the victims. She and her fellow broadcaster husband Erik are parents to three busy and amazing daughters. She has a varied background ranging from business to biochemistry and is interested in utilizing her diverse knowledge base to bring sustainable solutions to help solve the major global challenges facing the world today. Since then, the now 48-year-old star hosted other shows before taking a huge career . Last week, South Australia Police delivered their report on her death to the state's coroner. In 2010, she co-hosted the first series of 71 Degrees North alongside Gethin Jones. SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR-TV) It's another girl for Storm Team Meteorologist Kate Thornton and her husband, NewsChannel 9 digital reporter Erik Columbia. "Business people of England" is a project about people who, with their ideas, words and actions, have a great influence on the development and prosperity of England. I cannot even begin to imagine what you have been through and how it has affected you. Noel, Because after all, the true goal of this attack on Porter, is to get him removed from Parliamentwe see clearly nowthank you for your mind blowing exposure an insipid story that succeeded by other means, in the long, run, but then, is it also not the battle cry of by any means possibleah the iniquity of the dayjudgement is on its way for all those you lie, steal, murder and destroy all that is good, true and beautiful in the world. In 1995, she became the first female and youngest ever editor . Kates return to Loose Women seemed to go down a treat, with many viewers calling for her to make a permanent return to the panel. Kate Thornton joined the NewsChannel 9 Storm Team in January 2014, and brings you your Forecast First on The Morning News each weekday morning and noon. 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Warwick seems to have missed the fact that her family, and friends, would welcome an investigation into the reasons for, and circumstances leading up to. Kate Thornton was born on 7 February, 1973 in Cheltenham, United Kingdom, is a Television presenter, journalist. Thornton was a regular stand-in presenter onThis Morningand in 2010, she co-presented thefirst seriesof71 Degrees NorthalongsideGethin Jones. These obstacles have been openly discussed for years without resolution. Mar 2, 2021. Four years after having son Ben she went back and put it down to "difficulties in my personal life". Was there not an open police file at the time? I wonder how much of what Kate Jenkins finds in her enquiry will be made public. She ought to insist everything (other than names) is laid bare, but somehow I doubt it. Currently, Kate serves as a morning and noon meteorologist at NewsChannel 9 WSYR. Thank you for such a homely welcome. The woman's career never lived up to the huge promise she had shown. High inflation impacting animal shelter in Pulaski. All Rights Reserved. There's no way of knowing what caused her mental health problems. Jon, Or, was she brutally raped by Porter without her consent. She is an actress, known for Dun Breedin' (2020), The Keith Lemon Sketch Show (2015) and Don't Try This at Home! The documents were publicly released by the Federal Court on Thursday, coinciding with the first anniversary of the woman's death. And I think were far more mindful and kind in the wake of it was tragic what happened with Caroline [Flack], utterly tragic, and its not just her.. TELLY fave Kate Thornton appeared to be having a splashing good time as she hit the beach in a colourful two-piece in Ibiza for pal Heidi Range's hen weekend. There is enough corroborated evidence to pursue a claim legally, but you conveniently ignore the issue that is paramount at the moment and one Morrison refuses to discuss, and that is is Porter a fit and proper person the be the Australian AG. Kate wants to quit for Ben as he gets "angry" at her for smoking. Christian offered to walk [her] back to her college," she told Four Corners. Every time Ive talked about it she [Carol] didnt have it and shes so intolerant, Kate said. The section is constantly edited by our journalists for the relevance of the information. Loose Women welcomed back a familiar face Kate Thornton on todays show, much to viewers delight. I had just enough support and courage to report to police, but not enough to face a trIal. Neither returned for the second series. Do you have a story to sell? She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and had been hospitalised. However, the double act were ditched the following year, with Dermot returning. Kate welcomed her new baby daughter, Kendell Ann Columbia to the world on Monday, December 21, 2020. Earlier this year, the ABC's Four Corners reported on the dossier, saying it contained a historical allegation of rape against a serving Cabinet minister and had been sent to several federal politicians including Mr Morrison. I dont really know where to look. Once the full horror of what I had experienced came home to me, I was suicidal for months. From 10 March until 28 April 2013, Thornton presentedThe Boots Feel Good Forum, a radio show dedicated to health and fitness, which aired onReal RadioandSmooth Radio. An Inquiry may turn up more unsubstantiated claims that the media will relish but will not help the family nor the so called friends of the deceased woman. She also forecasts, produces, and presents the weather forecast for the Binghamton, NY area Wednesday-Friday 6 pm newscast on NewsChannel 34. There is a great deal of detail and friends and family have known about it for decades. Then you process it, and you go Im not letting this define me., The mum-of-one, who became Smash Hits editor aged 22, continued: Its tough and you develop the skin of a bloody rhino and Im only grateful it happened in a time pre-social media otherwise, Im sure it would have hurt a lot more now. Currently, Kate has not mentioned any details concerning either her parents or if she has siblings. They were walking back to the university campus. She forecast the weather for Central New York, and also produced the weekend forecasts for The Morning News and the 6&11pm newscasts on the weekends. Fellow debater Mr Deeble, who was with her on the night of the alleged rape, is also calling for an inquiry. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. US Army, 1991. It is only a matter of law that makes this a crime despite her being only a few months younger, clearly infatuated and probably a willing sexual partner. Asking why she committed suicide is impossible. Fast forward four years and mum-of-one Kate has vowed to give up her biggest vice now for the sake of her 12-year-old son Ben, as she's his "role model". And was the death of this woman precisely as stated in our media suicide. This is an unfortunate allegation that cannot be substantiated, unless additional evidence is found, and Christian Porter should be believed and the matter closed. "I can say categorically that what has been put in various forms and allegations simply did not happen.". By Shane Dowling on March 2, 2021 ( 139 Comments ) Attorney-General Christian Porter is the alleged "Cabinet Minister Rapist" accused of raping 16-yr-old Katharine Thornton in 1988 in Sydney. "Just it didn't happen, and it's not true," Mr Porter said during his press conference. 66 more messages in He's independent,' she said. The couple is expecting their third. The law will never know as this woman clearly had mental health issues prior to taking her life. From there, the investigators waded through a sinister tale of conflict, premeditated murder, and a botched hit. That PH is an egotistical brothel wont shock anyone although most of us probably assumed it was where politicians prostituted their (very limited) honesty and principles, not were they did their horizontal dancing. It explored the workplace culture within Australia's federal Parliament House, a culture that can be both toxic and career-destroying for women. The 49-year-old TV presenter was on to talk about her menopause experience. White Wine Question Time, with Kate Thornton, is the podcast that brings together well-known friends, three glasses of wine and three thought-provoking questions. Kate Thornton, Ph.D. serves as the Director of Global Education in the College of Human Sciences at Auburn University. By standing together, our members at National Express have secured an above-inflation pay offer. She became very depressed and checked herself into a psychiatric clinic in Melbourne. Meg, Jon, 1,688 talking about this. And given the outrage over this and his activities with his staff, I think his days as AG are numbered. Here you can find information about the CEOs and presidents of top companies in England, officials and public figures who play a key role in the development of the region. Published: 13:21 EDT, 22 July 2016 . Nobody will ever know what motivated Ms Thornton to apparently kill herself. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The challenge will begin from tomorrow, October 1, and is proven to make people five times more likely to quit for good if completed successfully. He has no understanding of why females dont report sexual assaults even though his own words provide OBVIOUS clues. It was alleged that the Attorney-General had committed a serious crime long before he entered politics: the rape of a 16-year-old girl in 1988. Apparently she did not retract her complaint or any statements, she just withdrew from the process, just stated that she did not want to proceed with the complaint. She guest presented six episodes ofLorrainein 2012. Kate Thornton(born 7 February 1973)[1]is an English journalist and broadcaster, best known as the first presenter of The X Factor(2004-2006) and for presenting daytime shows including Loose Women(2009-2011) and This Morning(2009-2012). How fitting Kendell arrived. All Rights Reserved. This seems to be a bit of wishful thinking on your part. Join Kate Thornton as she speaks to Britain's royal experts, psychologists and etiquette experts to uncover exactly what the royals and their children get up to, the sartorial slip-ups they've made and how they . I saw a meme a while ago which co-opted a photograph in the guardian (see below) of Shia Grand Ayatollah Sistani and Pope Francis sitting together. 'I have huge respect for talking therapies and I wish that mental health is given the same level, attention and funding as our physical health. Four Corners has been told that she first sought help from a sexual assault counsellor in about 2013 and saw the counsellor about six times. He subsequently came forward as the minister in question and launched defamation action against the ABC. The third name Hill cited, Kate Thornton, belongs to a friend of mine. Lea, The goal of the project is to create a comfortable information space for all market participants, as well as to introduce the readership to business people in England. Any Inquiry will have to include a thorough investigation of the mental state of this woman in its terms of reference and should also include what advice was given to this woman by her so called friends and psychiatrists. Most people probably know Kate Thornton for presenting the first three series of X Factor from 2004 until 2006. Sorry to say but you are wrong on all counts, you have no proof that the person committed suicide, if you do, tell us! Northern Irish comedian and television personality. She is also an award-winning meteorologist who has been forecasting the weather in upstate New York for over ten years. The latter is what religion is all about, which, when you look more widely, is hilarious, because different religions have different unquestionable answers, many of which contradict each other. In a statement, prepared for her lawyer in 2019 when the woman decided she wanted to pursue the alleged incident, she alleged that Mr Porter raped her that night in her room. Thornton is quoted as having been doubtful initially, but later having come to accept the possibility: "I never dared to assume for one minute that I was the link. Fellow debater Jo Dyer said her friend had told her that Mr Porter had walked her back to the college accommodation after a formal dinner. The story focused in part on the conduct of Attorney-General Christian Porter. Kate Thornton was born on 7 February 1973 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK. Kate was born on June 8, 1987, in Saugerties in the Mid-Hudson Valley. 'So in the end, I gave up the ghost and I thought, 'I need to go and talk to somebody professional'. Love her podcast too, a fifth tweeted.
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