Tim Westwood: Last News

Alex Ritman The BBC has published the findings of a review into what the broadcaster knew about the conduct of its former radio DJ Tim Westwood, who has been accused of multiple counts of sexual misconduct. According to the report, there was “no widespread or significant BBC knowledge of allegations or concerns about predatory sexual behaviour” by Westwood during his time at the BBC from 1994 to 2013.

The BBC has apologized for missing chances to take action against Tim Westwood after an external review concluded that the former presenter’s conduct was “entirely incompatible with BBC values.”

BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood.The CPS’ decision will be based on a file of evidence submitted by the Metropolitan Police into multiple allegations of sexual abuse occurring between 1982 and 2016.Westwood was previously accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women and of abusing his power when he was at the height of his career within the music industry. He has rejected all allegations of wrongdoing.Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy – who is leading the investigation with his team – said: “A file of evidence has now been submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and our team continues to make enquiries, with support from prosecutors.

K.J. Yossman BBC chair Samir Shah has vowed to tackle “unacceptable behavior” at the broadcaster following the Huw Edwards scandal. Edwards, who was until last year the BBC’s most high-profile and highly-paid news anchor, went on medical leave after being outed in a scandal involving allegedly paying a teenager for photographs.

BBC report into sexual assault allegations against Tim Westwood “may interfere with justice” if published.The report will comprise findings from an external review launched in 2022, which followed a slew of sexual misconduct allegations by multiple women in a joint investigation by The Guardian and BBC News.The BBC also confirmed in July 2022 that it had received six allegations of misconduct against Westwood, one of which was handed over to police. And, in a further investigation, the BBC News documentary Hip Hop’s Open Secret: Tim Westwood, the DJ was accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl when he was in his 30s.Westwood stepped down from his Capital Xtra radio show shortly after the initial allegations were published, while consistently denying all claims raised against him.In July, a BBC spokesperson confirmed that the report by barrister Gemma White KC had been completed.

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BBC has shared an update regarding its investigation into Tim Westwood, following multiple sexual assault allegations being made.The accusations against the former BBC Radio 1 DJ first came to light in April 2022, when Westwood was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women in a joint investigation by The Guardian and BBC News. Westwood has consistently denied all allegations raised against him.Last year, it was then reported that Westwood had been interviewed under caution by police in relation to five sexual offence allegations that are said to have occurred in London between 1982 and 2016.

Publication of the BBC‘s probe into former DJ Tim Westwood has been delayed again due to the ongoing police investigation, the corporation has revealed.

Tim Westwood has been interviewed by the Metropolitan Police for the fourth time, according to new reports.First reported by BBC news, the interview with the disc jockey comes following allegations of sexual assault that arose last year, and relate to several allegations of non-recent sexual offences allegedly committed by a man.Westwood has consistently denied all accusations made against him.According to the new report, the Met Police stated that the new investigation is related to instances of sexual assault which all took place between 1982 and 2016.Officers also confirmed to the outlet that they interviewed a 66-year-old man under caution yesterday (October 25), and also interviewed a man under caution in March, April and July this year. At time of writing, there have been no arrests made.The report of the new interviews by police comes in light of investigations launched by BBC News and The Guardian, which uncovered that 18 women were accusing Westwood of sexual misconduct and abuse.

Tim Westwood has been interviewed for a fourth time under police caution following sexual misconduct allegations.

BBC Director General Tim Davie has declined to rule out an external inquiry into the Russell Brand allegations as he stresses the issues surrounding the situation are “not wholly historic.”

UPDATED 08:29 a.m. PT: The BBC has now joined with Banijay in launching an urgent investigation into the Russell Brand allegations.

The BBC has refused to say whether it received historical complaints about Russell Brand as the broadcaster is expected to face scrutiny over allegations about the comedian’s alleged conduct.

LEGALTim Westwood has been interviewed under police caution for a third time in relation to alleged sexual offences, the BBC reports. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers interviewed a 65 year old man earlier this week.

“Imbalances of power are dangerous and we care about them,” BBC Director General Tim Davie said today, as he was questioned on the Phillip Schofield debate and accusations of toxicity on This Morning.

Tim Westwood‘s alleged sexual misconduct has received a “significant amount of important new information”.The 24-hour hotline opened on April 20 and will remain active until this Friday (May 19). Those who call in can express their experience or concerns confidentially and anonymously to independent safeguarding experts Barrister Gemma White and Jahnine Davis.Both White and Davis are leading an independent review into Westwood, following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct raised against the DJ.These accusations first came to light in April last year, when Westwood was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women in a joint investigation by The Guardian and BBC News.

Tim Westwood.The new phone line will be open 24 hours a day from today (April 20) up until May 19, and allow anyone with concerns about the former DJ’s conduct to share their experiences.Anyone who reaches out to the phone line will be able to express their experience or concerns confidentially and anonymously to independent safeguarding experts – Ms White and Jahnine Davis.Both White and Davis are leading an independent review into the former DJ, following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct raised against him. These accusations first arose in April last year, when Westwood was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women in a joint investigation by The Guardian and BBC News.Following the accusations, Westwood has consistently denied all allegations raised against him.

The woman tasked with investigating how much the BBC knew about sexual misconduct allegations against former radio DJ Tim Westwood has said she has combed through 50,000 documents in her search for evidence.

Tim Westwood has been interviewed under caution by police in relation to five sexual offence allegations that date back over 40 years.As the Guardian reports, the former BBC Radio 1 DJ, 65, was interviewed by the Metropolitan Police in March and again last week about offences he allegedly committed in London between 1982 and 2016.In a statement, a spokesperson for the Met said: “Police are investigating five reports relating to allegations of non-recent sexual offences allegedly committed by a man. The offences are alleged to have occurred in London between 1982 and 2016.“A 65-year-old man was interviewed under caution on 15 March 2023 and 4 April 2023.

The BBC has appointed an independent safeguarding expert to assist its investigation into what was known about DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct while he worked at the broadcaster, with a call for evidence period now extended to allow more people to come forwards.

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