Crowdfunded trial for woman accused of killing cyclist

A woman is to face an Old Bailey trial for killing a cyclist in what is believed to be the first crowdfunded private prosecution in British legal history. Gail Purcell, 58, allegedly hit cyclist Mick Mason from behind, causing a traumatic brain injury, during the evening rush hour on February 25, 2014. The 70-year-old teacher was cycling home along Regent Street in central London when he came into contact with Purcell’s black Nissan Juke. Mr Mason suffered a serious injury…