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COURT RECORD / Cumbria

Eleanor Williams jailed for perverting the course of justice

False allegations and fabricated evidence caused serious harm to wrongly accused people.

The case

Eleanor Williams was sentenced for a series of false allegations of serious sexual offending and attempts to manufacture supporting evidence. Her case included a widely circulated social-media account that the court found was untrue.

Evidence and court findings

The judge assessed the harm to wrongly accused men and the wider community, together with Williams’s age and personal vulnerabilities. This account concerns the particular false allegations proved in these proceedings.

The sentence

Preston Crown Court imposed a total of eight years and six months on 14 March 2023, combining concurrent and consecutive terms. This is a historical sentencing report. It does not imply that Williams remains in custody for the full nominal sentence or establish her current licence position.

Sources and case status

This dated report records the sentence imposed. It does not establish a present prison location or release date.

By Street Crime UK · Source record checked 21 October 2026.

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