Michelle Palmer arrested for public sex on Jumeirah Beach in Dubai
By Clarencia Cynrae on July 9th, 2008Updated on Nov. 25.
Michelle Palmer and Vince Acors were fined £155 each and given 3 months suspended jail sentences. They were ordered to leave UAE. A rumor said they received lleniency after signing a declaration that they would marry after they return to UK. A source close to the court in Dubai told this to the UK newspaper, Daily Mail.
Vince Acors’ lawyer has denied that his client ever signed such a document. Michelle Palmer’s lawyer could not be reached to comment on the alleged agreement.
Updated Oct. 16.
Here are the latest updates on Michelle Palmer, Michelle Palmer and Vince Acors, Michelle Palmer and her lawyer, Hassan Mattar.
Michelle Palmer and Vince Acors have been sentenced by a court in Dubai. Palmer and Acors were sentenced to 3 months in jail and a 1000 dirham fine. That is 157 British pounds. After their jail sentences, they are to be deported. Palmer and Acors have a lawyer named Hassan Mattar. The two accused and their lawyer were absent in court when they were sentenced. The press contacted Mattar, who then said he would be appealing against the sentence.
The Source, Reuters, did not name the defendants, but it is widely understood that the case being referred to is about Michelle Palmer and Vincer Acors.
Source.
Updated on Oct 6.
The Dubai Court will deliver a verdict on Oct. 16. Source.
Updated on Sept 2.
Michelle Palmer said that she was forced to sign a statement in Arabic that she did not understand. Her lawyer, Hassan Matter, was confident she would be exonerated after DNA tests.
Updated August 13.
Michelle Palmer and Vince Acors have now submitted their official statements to the court. Both pleaded not guilty on the charges of having sex at the public beach. They said they were kissing and hugging. They pleaded guilty to drinking alcohol.
Judge Abdul Latif said Michelle Palmer and Vince Acors could be released again on bail until September 2. Judge Abdul Latif might deliver a verdict on Sept. 2.
Michelle Palmer, 30, faces 6 years in a Dubai jail after she was caught having sex on a beach in Dubai. How could Michelle Palmer forget that Dubai is a Muslim country? May be Michelle Palmer did not know about Dubai.
Michelle Palmer was arrested after a Dubai police officer saw her in a sexual position or suspicious compromising position on Jumeirah Beach.
Michelle Palmer, arrested for suspected public sex on Jumeirah Beach in Dubai
Michelle Palmer was charged with performing sex outside marriage. The second charge against Michelle Palmer was indecent behavior in public. The third charge was being drunk in public. The fourth charge to Michelle Palmer was assaulting a police officer.
Michelle Palmer works in Dubai as a publishing firm manager. Michelle Palmer’s alleged partner in the suspicious act was a British vacationer. Michelle Palmer might get a sentence in the range of 3 months – 6 years imprisonment. Dubai is one of 7 states that comprise the United Arab Emirates.
The British holiday maker who engaged in the same act will face the same fate.
Michelle Palmer told the British newspaper The Sun that the Dubai authorities were going to make her the poster child for that offence. Such that Michelle Palmer suspected that she would get a higher sentence.
Michelle Palmer said that she was in deep trouble. Michelle Palmer revealed that her mother was taking anti-depressants. Michelle Palmer said that she was afraid to speak more on the matter.
Dubai police will arrest people who kiss in public. Police are in charge of arresting extra-marital sex offenders, sex outside marriage, cohabitation, adultery and homosexuals who engage in taboo behaviors.
Police are investigating.
The man who was arrested has been identified as Vince Acors. The police officer who caught Vince Acors and Michelle Palmer at their all day drinking binge had warned them. Vince Acors and Michelle Palmer ignored him. When he returned later, he arrested them.
Vince Acors was wrongly described as a holiday maker. He is a father of one from Bromley in Kent. Vince Acors is a “Telecoms boss.” This trip to the Middle East was on a business purpose for Vince Acors.
The friends told that Vince Acors and Michelle Palmer were drunk and could not remember what had happened. Vince Acors and Michelle Palmer woke up in police cells, with hangovers and the bleak prospect of facing up to 6 years in jail.
Michelle Palmers has lost her job after being fired. Michelle Palmers cried and has begged for clemency in advance of her upcoming trial. Michelle Palmer hinted that she should be forgiven because “We have all made sill regretful mistakes in life….”
Michelle Palmer thought she should be forgiven because she was good, kind and true. She asked for sympathy. She wanted people to pretned that it was their relative who was being reprimanded in this situation.
When the police officer returned to stop their public indecent act, Michelle Palmer used verbal abuse on him and tried to club him withe her high heel shoe. Michelle Palmer was restrained and taken to a cell for confinement.
Vince Acors and Michelle Palmer considered getting married so that they might be seen in a better light and receive a lesser punishment.
Vince Acors is on the left. The other man is unknown.
Michelle Palmer with another male friend:
Michelle Palmer wears her mascara
Michelle Palmer drinks with a friend at a bar in Dubai
A police commander in Dubai said that Michelle Palmer had kicked up a big fuss at the scene and this incident had blown up into mega proportions.
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July 10th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
If you are living in a Islamic country first learn to respect their religion. You are not dog to have sex on the street. I don’t understand how come you are working for a reputed publishing firm without knowing the basics?
July 10th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Peter,
I guess she was drunk so she lost control.
July 11th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
I am from the U.A.E and I have noticed when British citizens come to my country they tend to think they can do whatever they want to.I have seen many British ppl abuse other people and act very indecent after they get drunk.Why only the British citizens???We have other nationalities living in our country but they are not arrogant and disgusting like these ppl when they get drunk.Is it because our govt provides a better salary compared to what they can earn in their own country???and in the end they misuse it and disrespect our religion and country.This is not acceptable!!!
July 11th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
ahmedz,
Thanks for sharing your observations.
July 11th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
She was living in Dubai for the past 3 yrs she should no better that it is not accepted.
Angie, if she was drunk she can go home and have sex not on the street or a public beach like animals
being drunk is not an excuse, if this is the case every one will get drunk and lose control then they can kill for the same and claim being drunk.
I don’t think it is acceptable any where in this world to have sex in public.
July 11th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Omar,
Do drunks assault the police? The official version of the story was that they were drunk. Thanks for sharing your view.
July 12th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Yeah.True.She sucks big time.But 6 yrs is too long mate.Whatever x y z.Take her entire possession off..let her start frm scratch.Bet she would be dumped by cash rich kids coz of no-cash-in-the wallet funda,Let her start all again frm scratch.But whtever , u cant take 6 yrs frm somebody -agreed tht she was a stupid mo*** but match tht to 6 yrs…i pay you dollars worth 6 yrs of my salary, can you provide me that amount of time-infact add a second in my life.No ways.BTW, appreciate the UAE for thier open mindeness compared to other arab countries , who are perhaps bit behind in the evolutionary stage.yup-think b4 criticising.
July 13th, 2008 at 3:29 am
peter, “I don’t understand how come you are working for a reputed publishing firm without knowing the basics?” quoting yr words. We can see many co.s in UAE are treating the Europeans/British/White Arab and Indian/Pakistanis separately. In Salary, Annual Party etc. I know, one company they are paying different salary for same post as per their nationality. They are thinking British doing very well, are they??
July 14th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Regardless of your nationality, if you live in the UAE, you know the laws. Besides, it’s not only in the UAE that you’d get arrested (or at least fined) for having sex in a public place. And saying that employers treat different nationalities is quite ignorant – I am an employer and all of my employees are treated equally and they all know the law. Whether you’ve been in this country six months or six years, if you don’t understand the laws here, then there’s something seriously wrong with you. It’s black and white here. This country’s opened itself up to different nationalities and it’s a disgrace when people so blatantly disrespect the culture and customs. I am a Christian living in Dubai and I would NEVER think to have sex anywhere in public in this country.
July 17th, 2008 at 11:48 am
This story is poorly written… Anyway, she’s a drunken, fat limey slob humping on the beach; she’s getting what she deserves. She’s lucky she didn’t get gang raped, that’s kindof the national pastime around here.
July 27th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
In Holy Quran says: Alcohol is mother of all sins…
and its right… I am sure she is good and would never act like this, if she would be drunk…
But want to say, all we are humanbeing, do not judge others. Who knows what can happen with you. I just feel sorry for her and think its better to leave country, if she cant accept islamic rules.
July 27th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Human,
She can’t leave the country now. She has to stand for trial.
July 27th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
From Mail online (news) “Her encounter with businessman Mr Acors has already cost 36-year-old Miss Palmer dear. She has lost her £50,000-a-year tax-free job as a manager with a publishing firm, and when she faces a Dubai court next week it is likely she will lose her liberty as well”
I LOVE HER SALARY`s SIZE…..
(((
Only thing in Dubai… while bunch of people are diing under the sun earning 200-300 USD per month, which is not enough to survive… there are some people, earning millions for nothing… my heart is bleeding when i see labours in the street , especially in the summer time, all we know what is summer in dubai….
And its bad we cant do anything
July 27th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Human,
Why isn’t the Dubai government helping more of their own citizens?
July 27th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Well Angie, Goevernment is not the one to blame. it was always and everywhere, labours are earning nothing comparing with staff sitting under the AC, playing on PC all day
Without labours would be NOTHING! Unfortunately they are the poorest level of society. And nobody cant fix this “stereoptype”
July 27th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Human,
How is life in the UAE as a white collar worker?
July 27th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
stop saying “oh, its a muslim country!”
most other countries wont accept ppl having sex publicly! some countries r too “open-minded” n sum others r too conservative! deal with it!
i think uae is better than most other countries out ther, its not like iran,north korea or saudi arabia nor is it like sweden or the netherlands. its good enough. respect their culture,traditions & religion..atleast they have culture & traditions..unlike others countries!
July 27th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
and 1 more thing..i hate it when you foreigners starts talking bad about arab and muslim countries..stop with your crap will ya? some guy mentioned how “the uae is better cuz its open-minded compared to other arab countries which are behind in the evolutionary stage”
thats very insulting..
July 27th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
personally for me there is no WHITE, BLUE, RED, YELLOW, PURPLE…. IQ level does not depend on colour, religion or nationality…
So actually i dont understand what are you Angie, asking about O_O
July 28th, 2008 at 7:08 am
Human,
I wondered because last year, I was offered a job in Dubai, with a new company. I had no ways to check its background and it seemed a big risk so I did not accept it. I had to relocate my family too, which made it very difficult because some people can’t get uprooted for a year and then go back to square one again.
July 28th, 2008 at 7:10 am
jbjl,
Different people have opposing opinions. There are 2 sides of the coin in every situation.
July 28th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
To: jbjl
Nobody says negative about UAE, its wonderful country, i am muslim and admire, how muslim country can save its tradition and culture, at the same to let in others to give good (maybe not always) opportunities to live and work.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:12 am
I live in Singapore. As an expat. On a daily basis do I witness the arrogant, above the law behaviour of British people. It sickens me. One has to follow and respect the rules of the host country. Dubai is a Muslim county and if you can not accept that you must leave. I am from Germany and it is absolutely normal there to sit topless by the pool or beach. Where I am now, that is a taboo and I highly respect it. Mrs. Palmer got what she ask for and perhaps some of her country men will get a wake up call.
August 6th, 2008 at 12:06 am
They did not have sex, it has merely been alleged that they had sex. Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty! I find these banal posts by everyone judgmental and ridiculous. The issue of it being in a Muslim country is neither here nor there; the issue is whether or not they are guilty of a crime committed in the territory they were in. As yet that has not been determined. Vince Acors has also made a public apology for any offence caused by his behaviour, but he has also expressly denied having sex. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it “galz”
August 6th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
The police officer gave his interviews to describe what he saw. He gave at least 1 verbal warning. He only arrested the couple after he returned the second time. Michelle has admitted her mistake. Should people believe in Michelle or in Vince? It is comprehensible that a British reader would defend another British. The British authority in Dubai refused to help these two British. If they were innocent, the British in Dubai would fight tooth and nail to gain diplomatic immunity or use whatever legal loophole to get these two out of Dubai.
August 6th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Andy: Both have denied the charges but reports in The Sun newspaper said DNA tests confirmed they had full sex and that Mr Acors had admitted it.
August 6th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Human,
Thanks.
August 6th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Human and Angie,
The DNA test confirmed the exact opposite; that they did not have sexual intercourse. The Sun is inaccurate in their reporting. Vince Acors has at no time admitted to having done so. Neither has Michelle Palmer.The British Emabassy in Dibai are unable to interfere with a matter that is proceeding through the judicial system of another country until the case has been determined. The Embassy has at no time refused to help and offers support and advice to these two people (as it would any other British citizens in difficulty abroad). Once again your observations are wide of the mark. TTFN…
August 6th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Andy, i was not there, neither you. i just provided facts. Do you have any confident sources to prove your opinion or its your thoughts?
and frankly speaking this subject is becoming too boring and i dont care if they had sex or not. Bad thing is offended and disgusted people around.
August 6th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Can Michelle and Vince sue the Police for wrongful arrests if they are innocent?
August 6th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
I agree that the subject is too boring, which is what I said about your remarks being banal in the first place. These are not merely my thoughts, but based on hard facts and information received from certain people involved who I met when I was in Dubai a week after the incident and subsequently. These are two people who were alone on a secluded part of a beach late at night. They did not have sex and did not expect to encounter a policeman prowling around in the dark. but for his torch these people would not have been noticed.
August 6th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
BUT DNA EXISTED!!!! Andy, its proved, without that there is no basis to judge them! but the procces is on, bcz of DNA TEST. if i were in her or his place I would also deny, but there is nothing to do if its proved. And now its stupid to say that u didnt have sex, if ur DNA is everywhere. And andy, if someone said its not FACT indeed. I dont care what poeople say, there are FACTS! And u are so sure they did have intercourse, as u were there? Are u Vince Acors, are not u O_O ??
August 19th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
I was in dubai a few weeks ago and what a wonderful place it is. I think no-one is above the law and that Michelle Palmer should respect that as many people do. Everyone knows Dubai is a part of the UAE which goes by Islamic traditions and culture. How can someone who works there not sure a little respect. In my opinion, she should be tried under Islamic Law!
September 3rd, 2008 at 2:10 pm
what gets me the most is that the news articles want to point out – ‘ western values clash with … ‘
real funny – the west has had no values in over 50 years – i say if they are guilty then they should pay the piper
September 9th, 2008 at 8:11 am
Before the government arrest these two couple they should feel shame for taking public beach and turn it for sale or gevin to sheik mohammed sons. Shame on the government
October 13th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Thank GOD I live in AMERICA !
THATS ALL I CAN SAY
LAND OF THE FREE
October 16th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
This ho would’ve been arrested in any other country under the same circumstances, not just in Dubai. In fact, those two probably would’ve gotten a much harsher punishment elsewhere than what they got in Dubai. They should have locked their arses up for the full six years if you ask me.
Judging by all the pics of here I guess now the media is trying to portray this nasty-looking woman as some kind of sex symbol. Sheesh.. she’s pretty ugly anyway!
October 25th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Hi everybody.What i will write it is just a personal opinion.She was unlucky to be there that day and to be saw by the police.How many cases like that happened every day in UAE?Where is the police, which i am sure that they know about it,when citizens of UAE are comeing and driveing drunk from night clubs after 3 in the morning?What about streets which are very famous for everyone of us where you can take a lady for few bucks.I am muslim.I love GOD more then anything in my life.But with all my respect for islam this do not have nothing to do with religion.Yes, you can say that they did not respect the rules and the law of the country.They are paying for that.Plus if you ask any medical advicer this is not an animal act it is a fantasy.Sometimes some people with drink or without they have some diferrent fantasys which make them to rich to pleasure.It was a bad day for both of them.Everybody have a house or money to rent a room in a hotel and to spend a night with the person you wish to.But this was a dream for them.Maybe a risck even.How many of you did not have a fantasy at list once in life?IN the beach,in the car,in the desert,in the office,in the lift?Doesnt metter.You can be a doctor,or labour this fantasys anybody can have it.There are a lot of wrong things going on not only this.I remember Dubai before 13 years when to dress a mini skirt it was something oooooooooooooo.Now if you go to Mall of Emirates or City Center you can see what in Europe you dont see.And i am saying that because i am from Europe and i do not see in Malls what i see in Dubai.Homosexuals everywhere without hiding,Girls giveing phone numbers in front of everybodys eyes.This also it is not against the law?And when i say that i am not talking about any nationality i am talking about man and woman from UAE.They born in Islamic country and they have to respect the rules of their contry before anybody else do.But everywhere in the world there are diferrent kind of people.It is not our job to judge or say something.It is only God who will take care of everything.We are not perfect that we can say some bad words about others.Let us pray for them to change and to become better persons.I am sure that a lot of people are not doing this not because they are thinking about respect,rules,religion,education but because they are affraid of the law in UAE.So let us be honest with our self.They where just unlucky.And what if she is manager?She can not have imagination,some lets say strange view about how to do sex?This is not about profesion or education.It is the moment.It is what you fell.In the end Dubai wanted all this big number of so many nationalitys and in so short time.We should expect from now more news like that or maybe worst then that.Because with all this people i realise that even the local citizens know are not like before.I remember that before 13 years in Dubai it was a shame for a young local lady to not where the traditional dress ( sheila and abaya ).Now you can see a lot wit their hair out and tide clotheses,haveing boyfriends etc.Before it was not possible.So sometimes you have to be rady for some changes like that.Not to agry with that but to be rady.
December 1st, 2008 at 2:39 am
why she wants sex on the beach !!!!! and why she think that she is above the law,why she didnt recpect the police man at the begining,why she is a bitch,why she wants to break the rules in islamic country,is that all because she is british !!!! why british think always thats they are better than the other at the same time they need to work here to get money ,dubai is a perfect place no one can be above the law if you like it fine other wise go back to where you come from and get sex there just like an animals
December 30th, 2008 at 12:21 am
Not that I support being caught ‘in flagrante’, or deliberately infringing upon local sensibilities, I’m shocked by so many posters with their racist attitudes such as: “go back to where you come from”.
When so many Muslims come to the U.K. and start proselyting Islam and inciting violence when people don’t subscribe to their world view (see Danish cartoons etc), I think you have some cheek.
Why don’t YOU go home?
January 20th, 2009 at 10:32 am
she looks sooooo pathetic. Above all i feel so sorry 4 her, but she deserves what happend to her, it is an ARAB MUSLIM country she is in, the rules are set very cleary.
If she cant resist having sex on the beach, then she should be shiped back to what ever dupmster she came from
peace
June 4th, 2009 at 4:22 am
hellllooooooooooooooooooooooo
June 15th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Just Curious, I wonder if the laws in Dubai, penalize girl rape victims? becuase someone stated that there is no sex outside marriage, and no kissing in public, so what happens in that situation? I’d really like to know. thanks
July 29th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Debbie,
Honestly americans are stupid do you know why? you just proved that by posting a comment that is so irrelavant to the topic being discussed “thank god i live in america” are you serious?! if you dont have anything useful to say regarding this subject then zip it and spare us ur ego. Iam a girl living in the middle east and there is nothing wrong with living their we have a solid education, beauty, FREEDOM( yes believe it or not we do so stop gasping), morals, status, and lots of money! You guys are just jealous of us bcz we have things that u wudnt dream of having not in a million years. If i asked you a basic question about life you woudnt be able to answer bcz u americans think that ur the best in everything while in real life u dont know much. Think about all the kidnapping and violent crimes that you have in america then tell me that ur proud to be apart of this nation atleast in the middle east we are somewhat safe from all these acts and brutal crimes. Iam PROUD to live in the middle east and the fact that iam an arab however i wud never parade it by posting something so shallow like ur comment ugh…
November 14th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Being caught in a suspicious compromising position does not necessarily mean that a sexual act had been performed; actually they both were reportedly so drunk that there’s considerable doubt he was up to performing the deed.
They are both however, undesirable guests and should have been deported immediately by the host country.
That’s really all that should have occurred; the rest is simply hysterical reaction.
August 7th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Hi,
I have 4 points:
1-I wounder if any one left a reply have seen the pictures for the couple on the public beach? it is very clear that they were not kising at all.
2-I wounder if any western country would allow sex in public places.
3-Even in nude beaches, it is allowed to walk around naked but for sure without sex.
4-There were kids around the couple seeing the whole thing, If they were yours what would be your reaction.