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Janner case is 'antisemites paradise'

August 4, 2016 09:08
Lord Janner arrives at court with daughter Marion in August 2015

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Jenni Frazer,

Jenni Frazer

3 min read

The son of the late Lord Janner has suggested that anti-Jewish hatred has been fanned by the claims of historical sexual abuse made against his father.

Daniel Janner said: "I don't say that the accusers have been driven by antisemitism, but the issue has been used and stirred up by viral antisemitism. This case has been an antisemites' paradise."

Speaking to the JC this week, Mr Janner described for the first time the "incredible, unswerving support" the family has received from the Jewish community.

Insisting that the family is "not beleaguered: we are empowered" by the "wonderful" backing, he added: "There has been enormous appreciation of my father - and, as a family, we have pulled together and grown in strength. Knowing the truth as we do has given us enormous strength to fight back."