Forde

British

/ fɔːd /

noun

Frank , full name Francis Michael Forde. 1890–1983, Australian politician; prime minister of Australia for eight days (1945)

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He went on to criticise the defendant for failing to assist the police investigation, adding that Forde's "unforthcoming attitude" had meant further forensic work had to be undertaken.

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Less than a minute later, Forde crashed into the BMW Ms Do Nascimento was travelling in.

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During sentencing at the Old Bailey, Forde was told by Judge Philip Katz KC that he "did absolutely nothing" to assist the police or to bring closure to the family of Ms Nascimento.

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In mitigation, Forde's barrister Tasmin Malcolm said he had shown "true and genuine remorse" for his actions.

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Evan Forde, from Bedford, was driving a black Mercedes car at speeds of up to 140pm on Hendon Way, Brent Cross, when he crashed into the back of a BMW.

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