11 Feb '08 - 119 W - + 3 - 1 Madame Sin Goes Free!

On this day in 1987, Cynthia Payne was acquitted of nine charges of controlling prostitutes at her home in south west London. Thanks to the BBC for reminding me of that.

The courtroom burst into applause after decision of the jury - of eight men and four women - was announced after just over five hours of deliberation.

Mrs Payne, 53, said: "This is a victory for common sense. But I have to admit all this has put me off having parties for a bit."

Mrs Payne first hit the headlines in 1978 when police raided her home to find a sex party in full swing, attended by middle-aged and elderly men exchanging luncheon vouchers for sexual entertainment.

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