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Daily Mail
23-06-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE 'I'm rotting behind bars': Despair of murder convict jailed for killing love rival after bishop easily finds witness who holds the key to his freedom while appeal watchdog failed for 18 months
A murder convict bidding to be exonerated after 13 years says he is 'rotting behind bars' after a bishop found a key witness by knocking on his door despite the miscarriage of justice watchdog claiming it has been unable to find him in 18 months. Millionaire playboy Jason Moore, now 55, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 18 years on December 23 2013 after he was convicted of the cold-blooded murder of Robert Darby outside the Valentine pub in Gants Hill, east London. The professional gambler has always denied murdering the 42-year-old in August 2005 and maintains he was in a parked car near the pub, but never left the vehicle. Both the families of both Jason and Robert insist that the wrong man is behind bars and their campaign to have him freed has been backed by many ranging from cricket legend Sir Ian Botham to the Bishop of Stepney. Jason's case was rejected by the Court of Appeal in September 2017 but a bombshell piece of evidence was submitted to the Criminal Case Review Commission (CCRC) in 2023 by the family who hoped it would free him once and for all. The prosecution's only witness to the murder, Abdul Ahmed, astonishingly admitted to an investigative reporter that he was drunk at the time and was unsure if he had identified the right man. But in the last 18 months, the CCRC, which was just put under 'urgent review' by the justice secretary, has failed to track down the witness who could be critical to Jason's freedom as he languishes behind bars. In what appears to be another blunder by the CCRC, the Right Reverend Dr Joanne Grenfell, Bishop of Stepney, found Mr Ahmed at his home after simply knocking on his door twice. Speaking from behind bars at HMP Oakwood, in Staffordshire, Mr Moore told MailOnline: 'I've been rotting in this cell for 13 years. Every single day is a day stolen from me - gone forever. 'And the CCRC? They drag their feet like they've got all the time in the world. They sit on cases, shuffle paper, and act like justice can wait. 'But it's not their life on hold. It's mine. So I say this: come and do a day of it. Just one. Sit in this cell, stare at the same four walls, listen to the screams, the banging, the madness—and feel what it's like to be buried alive while you're still breathing. Then tell me your excuses and keep defending yourselves.' His sister Kirstie, who has been leading the campaign to have him freed, said: 'What happened to Jason was a tragic mistake. I believed the courts would correct it. But what I've come to understand is far worse - no one ever stood a chance. 'One bishop, with no budget, no powers, and no investigative team, found the key witness in just two attempts. 'The CCRC, with £8million in public funding, full legal authority, and every tool at its disposal, couldn't manage it in eighteen months. If that doesn't terrify the future, it should.' Bishop Joanne said Jason's case has the 'hallmarks of an unsafe conviction'. She added: 'It also raises serious questions about institutional responses to potential miscarriages of justice and, in particular, the capacity and competence of the CCRC. 'Despite Jason Moore's family bringing to the CCRC's attention concerns that key testimony in this case came from a witness who has since revealed that he was drunk at the time – and that he later disclosed this to the police – the CCRC has been unable or unwilling to make progress with contacting the witness. 'Yet having knocked on the witness's door only twice, I was able to speak to him. 'A conviction which is based on testimony from a witness who has since contradicted himself, and which is potentially tainted by police non-disclosure, must merit urgent review.' Jason has always denied murdering Mr Darby - and even the victim's brother is adamant the wrong man is behind bars. He maintains he was in a parked car near the Valentine pub, but never left the vehicle. In a move he has regretted since, he fled the country fearing he would be attacked by Mr Darby's family. His parents also moved after police said they could not guarantee their safety. Eight years later when he returned to the UK, Jason was jailed for life with a minimum of 18 years and has been in prison ever since. In March 2024, a startling new update in the case was exposed by local investigative journalist Charles Thomson which is now forming the basis of a new appeal with the CCRC. After tracking down the prosecution's star witness to offer him the right of reply over some of the discrepancies in his statements, he uncovered something truly shocking. Mr Ahmed had told police the killer was between 5ft 10in and 6ft with a shaved haircut, when Jason is 6ft 5 and had a mop of dark hair. Mr Ahmed also discounted Jason in an identity parade in 2005, but was asked to look again seven years later and picked him out of a police photo ID parade that only showed Jason's head and shoulders - hiding his distinctive height. Jason was arrested one day after Mr Ahmed picked him out of that photo ID parade and said he was the killer. He was the only witness who identified Jason and his evidence directly led to him being charged with murder. No forensic evidence has ever linked him to the crime. When Mr Ahmed was asked by Newsquest about some of the discrepancies in the case, he became irate and astonishingly said: 'It was the blink of the eye. I was passing by. How could you remember things like that? And I was drunk.' He also said he told police he was drinking that morning, which was not mentioned in court or in evidence disclosed to the defence. When asked whether he thought he picked out the right person, he replied: 'No, I don't know. I don't know.' Jason's family hope to use the new evidence in their long bid to overturn his conviction. But they are growing increasingly impatient with the CRCC who have still not interviewed Mr Ahmed. His trial at the Old Bailey heard how Moore and Darby were involved in a 'love triangle' over the affections of Adele Raynor, who worked in a bar underneath the gambler's £1.4million Canary Wharf apartment. Jason admitted Robert had threatened to 'chop my toes off', that he had been at the car park at the time, but claimed he was not the killer as he had remained in a car when the stabbing took place. Mr Ahmed told police two weeks after the stabbing that the attacker was a bulky man, aged 30 to 40, with short dark hair shaved to number two length - and that he was wearing a blue jacket. A second witness driving past said the attacker was the same height or an inch taller than the victim, who she estimated to be 5ft 10 - seven inches shorter than Robert. Mr Ahmed did not select Jason in an identity parade shortly after the murder and chose a short haired volunteer instead. In a move which has been questioned by photo parade experts, he was asked to carry out a second ID seven years later, having already seen a picture of Jason. This time he selected Jason who was arrested, charged and later found guilty by the jury at the Old Bailey. Moore was led screaming to the cells, violently kicking the dock and threatening a police officer. The CCRC is in the midst of a crisis, having been put on 'urgent review' by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Dame Vera Baird was this month appointed the new chair after her predecessor, Helen Pitcher, quit after losing the confidence of the government in the fall-out from the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson. He spent 17 years behind bars for a rape he did not commit and a damning review found the CCRC repeatedly failed to act on clear opportunities to exonerate him. Bishop Joanne said she was pleased that under the new leadership of Dame Vera, the CCRC is 'willing to engage with me and appears to be taking this matter seriously'. She added: 'I urge Dame Vera to undertake such a review now and to consider sending the case of Jason Moore to appeal.' A CCRC spokesperson said: 'We have received an application in relation to this case and a review is underway. 'We have made repeated efforts to contact all relevant parties. These efforts will continue. 'It would be inappropriate for us to discuss the application further at this stage.'
The Independent
14-06-2025
- The Independent
He's fighting to clear his name for murder he says he didn't commit. But star witness still hasn't been contacted
It has been almost 18 months since Jason Moore submitted vital new evidence to the miscarriage of justice watchdog in a bid to overturn his murder conviction - but he is still no closer to freedom. The only witness to the crime had revealed he was drunk and was not sure if he identified the right man in an astonishing admission which Moore hopes could finally clear his name after 12 years in prison for a crime he insists he did not commit. But in nearly a year and a half the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), which has just been put under 'urgent review' by the justice secretary, has failed to even speak to the witness. Frustrated at the lack of action, the Revd Dr Joanne Grenfell, Bishop of Stepney, stepped in to help. When she tried to contact Abdul Ahmed, who in 2023 revealed his doubts to an investigative journalist, she found him at home after simply knocking on his front door twice, The Independent can reveal. The bishop said the failure to carry out the most basic enquiries leaves her 'seriously concerned about the ability of the CCRC to do justice for anyone' as Moore languishes in prison. 'It wasn't that difficult, I went in the morning and he was there,' said Bishop Joanne, who is backing Moore's campaign for freedom. 'It's quite incredible that no one has been persistent in doing that. He clearly lives there and has lived there for quite a while.' She said the CCRC's efforts to contact Mr Ahmed were 'not good enough' as she hit out at the review body, which has come under sustained fire for its handling of other cases, including that of Andrew Malkinson who spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit. Last week, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood installed former victims' commissioner Dame Vera Baird as interim chair and ordered her to carry out an urgent review of the body, whose chief executive Karen Kneller has admitted she only goes to the office 'maybe one or two days every couple of months or so' while drawing an £130,000 taxpayer funded salary. MPs last month called for her step down after she was accused of misleading the justice committee as they quizzed her over the CCRC's handling of Mr Malkinson's wrongful conviction. An investigation led by Chris Henley KC found he could have been exonerated 10 years earlier if not for serious failings by the review board. He said it was 'absolutely shocking' that investigators had failed to establish contact with Mr Ahmed in 18 months since Moore's application, adding: 'Nobody should have to have to wait that amount of time.' He told The Independent the CCRC needs 'energetic, focussed and rigorous leadership' to properly investigate alleged miscarriages of justice. 'Every day when there's a lethargic approach – and there was lots of this in Mr Malkinson's case – is a day someone is losing from their life and that has to be at the forefront of the work of the CCRC,' he told The Independent. In a message from HMP Oakwood in Wolverhampton, Moore accused the CCRC's leaders of treating 'people's lives like they are toys', adding: 'To keep people in prison when you have evidence that exonerates them is a form of evil that needs to be squashed.' His sister Kirstie described the CCRC as 'shambolic' as she hit out at a string of excuses from the commissioner who is supposed to be examining his case. 'My brother's freedom hinges on the independence and diligence of the CCRC,' she told The Independent. 'They are our last hope when justice fails. Yet 18 months have passed, and the CCRC has nothing to show—no sign of a single effort, only a relentless succession of excuses. And still, Jason is the one paying the price for their weary resignation and neglect. 'To 'try' means to act—and thank God for Bishop Joanne Grenfell, who did just that. She knocked twice, and her efforts brought the witness to the door.' Moore, a former professional gambler, 53, claims he has been wrongly convicted of the 2005 stabbing of Robert Darby outside a pub in London's east end. A string of high-profile supporters, including Mr Darby's brother, Bishop Joanne and cricket legend Sir Ian Botham, have backed his bid to overturn his conviction Miscarriage of justice campaigner Lord Nicholas Monson, who has visited Moore in prison and is backing his fight, said such apathy makes it seem like the CCRC simply 'doesn't care'. 'These people are put in jobs to root out injustice and they are doing the opposite,' he added. Chairman of the justice committee Andy Slaughter welcomed the appointment of Dame Vera to carry out a 'much-needed' review of the CCRC, after the committee outlined 'strong concerns about how investigations were operating' in a report last month. A CCRC spokesperson said: "We have received an application in relation to this case and a review is underway. "We have made repeated efforts to contact all relevant parties. These efforts will continue. "It would be inappropriate for us to discuss the application further at this stage."
National Post
05-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
RouteThis CEO Jason Moore Wins Fiber Broadband Association's 2025 "Fiber Under Forty" Award
Article content KITCHENER, Ontario — RouteThis, a leader in WiFi customer experience (CX) solutions, is proud to announce that Co-Founder and CEO Jason Moore was named the winner of the Fiber Broadband Association's 2025 Fiber Under Forty Award. The honor was announced during the FBA Awards Luncheon at Fiber Connect 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. Article content The Fiber Under Forty award celebrates rising stars who are making significant contributions to the fiber broadband industry early in their careers. Jason Moore was recognized for his visionary leadership and groundbreaking work in reshaping how service providers deliver high-performance WiFi experiences. Article content 'The individuals and organizations recognized this year are driving real progress in our industry,' said Gary Bolton, President and CEO of Fiber Broadband Association. 'Their leadership, innovation and commitment to delivering high-performance fiber broadband are not only connecting communities, but also shaping the future of economic opportunity and technological advancement.' Article content With a background in electrical engineering and over a decade of broadband experience, Moore has led RouteThis in creating a CPE-agnostic platform that helps ISPs improve their quality of install, reduce truck rolls, increase ARPU, and scale support operations efficiently. Most recently, under Moore's guidance, RouteThis launched a groundbreaking WiFi self-install solution designed to enable ISPs to deliver smarter, more intuitive self-installs – while still ensuring that subscribers get the best WiFi experience from Day One. Article content Moore is also pioneering the use of AI, WiFi diagnostics, OCR, and AR to make WiFi customer experience more personalized, visual and adaptive – whether it's an install, repair or support interaction, ultimately helping providers differentiate in a competitive market. His work has been especially impactful as providers expand into more rural and underserved areas, where scaling efficient support and seamless installation while reducing OpEx is critical. Article content The 2025 Fiber Broadband Association Awards drew nearly 100 submissions and recognized standout individuals and organizations shaping the future of fiber. Moore's win affirms his place among the most influential voices guiding the next era of broadband innovation. Article content For more information, visit About RouteThis RouteThis is transforming WiFi customer experience by empowering Service Providers and Smart Home brands to deliver exceptional residential WiFi installation, repair, and support with CPE-agnostic software solutions and remote support platforms. RouteThis has served over 200 companies globally, driving value by reducing average handle times, deploying fewer truck rolls, and increasing average revenue per user. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, visit and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
RouteThis CEO Jason Moore Wins Fiber Broadband Association's 2025 'Fiber Under Forty' Award
KITCHENER, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- RouteThis, a leader in WiFi customer experience (CX) solutions, is proud to announce that Co-Founder and CEO Jason Moore was named the winner of the Fiber Broadband Association's 2025 Fiber Under Forty Award. The honor was announced during the FBA Awards Luncheon at Fiber Connect 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Fiber Under Forty award celebrates rising stars who are making significant contributions to the fiber broadband industry early in their careers. Jason Moore was recognized for his visionary leadership and groundbreaking work in reshaping how service providers deliver high-performance WiFi experiences. 'The individuals and organizations recognized this year are driving real progress in our industry,' said Gary Bolton, President and CEO of Fiber Broadband Association. 'Their leadership, innovation and commitment to delivering high-performance fiber broadband are not only connecting communities, but also shaping the future of economic opportunity and technological advancement.' With a background in electrical engineering and over a decade of broadband experience, Moore has led RouteThis in creating a CPE-agnostic platform that helps ISPs improve their quality of install, reduce truck rolls, increase ARPU, and scale support operations efficiently. Most recently, under Moore's guidance, RouteThis launched a groundbreaking WiFi self-install solution designed to enable ISPs to deliver smarter, more intuitive self-installs – while still ensuring that subscribers get the best WiFi experience from Day One. Moore is also pioneering the use of AI, WiFi diagnostics, OCR, and AR to make WiFi customer experience more personalized, visual and adaptive – whether it's an install, repair or support interaction, ultimately helping providers differentiate in a competitive market. His work has been especially impactful as providers expand into more rural and underserved areas, where scaling efficient support and seamless installation while reducing OpEx is critical. The 2025 Fiber Broadband Association Awards drew nearly 100 submissions and recognized standout individuals and organizations shaping the future of fiber. Moore's win affirms his place among the most influential voices guiding the next era of broadband innovation. For more information, visit About RouteThis RouteThis is transforming WiFi customer experience by empowering Service Providers and Smart Home brands to deliver exceptional residential WiFi installation, repair, and support with CPE-agnostic software solutions and remote support platforms. RouteThis has served over 200 companies globally, driving value by reducing average handle times, deploying fewer truck rolls, and increasing average revenue per user. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, visit and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Champaign's Grandview Cemetery gets flag makeover for Memorial Day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Many in Champaign came out Saturday morning to plant more than 2,000 flags in honor of Memorial Day. And they're not done yet. It's in preparation for the Memorial Day ceremony put on by Amvet Post 3. Flags were placed on veteran's graves across Grandview Memorial Gardens. Three Decatur men protecting casket flags at cemetery 'That's extremely rewarding. You know, the lifestyle that we're able to live here, it's because of all these that served before us, each and every flag that's flying,' organizer Jason Moore said. 'And especially out here, when the wind's blow and you get to see them, you know, fully expanded. And know that each one of those represents somebody that served and, you know, kind of help protect that way of life.' Moore said he still needs help. They'll be placing around 300 larger flags on the grounds Monday at 6 a.m. He said to help out all you have to do is show up — no sign up necessary. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
