Was Carrie Johnson Attacked by John Worboys

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First, a quick history lesson for the uninitiated. John Worboys is a convicted serial rapist who preyed on women in London taxis, and his victims were numerous. So when rumors surfaced that Carrie Johnson was among them, the internet practically exploded with confusion and concern.

But here’s the thing: after a lot of digging by journalists (and some very confused Google searches by us), the answer is a resounding no. Carrie Johnson was not attacked by John Worboys. Not in a taxi, not in a back alley, not in any way, shape, or form.

So how did this rumor even start? Well, grab your detective hats—it’s a classic case of the telephone game gone rogue.

The Mucky Origins of the Misinformation

It all began with a book. A few years back, an author wrote about Worboys’ crimes and mentioned a Carrie—no last name, just “Carrie.” The author was referring to a completely different person, a pseudonym used to protect a victim’s identity. But the internet, being the gossipy beast it is, decided “Carrie” must refer to Boris Johnson’s wife.

Think about it: Carrie Symonds (before she married Boris) was a Conservative political aide. She was not exactly a regular lurker in the back of black cabs in London. And even if she had been, there’s zero evidence she ever encountered Worboys.

The rumor was further fueled by a few sloppy blog posts and a Twitter thread that went viral faster than a cat video. And once the tabloid outrage machine got wind, it was off to the races.