Police finishing up additional inquiries into BBC presenter scandal
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olice are finishing up additional inquiries to ascertain whether or not any crime has been dedicated following allegations {that a} BBC presenter paid a young person tens of 1000’s of kilos for sexually specific photos.
Representatives for the broadcaster met with detectives on Monday morning who stated they’re assessing the data mentioned on the assembly however haven’t but launched an investigation.
A male member of BBC workers has been suspended following claims that he paid a teen round £35,000 over three years, from the age of 17, for specific photos.
The Sun reported on Monday that the presenter had made “panicked” calls to the individual final week after the allegations turned recognized.
The Metropolitan Police stated in an announcement: “Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command met with representatives from the BBC on the morning of July 10. The meeting took place virtually.
“They are assessing the information discussed at the meeting and further enquiries are taking place to establish whether there is evidence of a criminal offence being committed.
“There is no investigation at this time.”
The BBC stated it had been investigating a grievance since May, and that new claims of a “different nature” had been delivered to it on Thursday.
As effectively as being in contact with the police, the company is finishing up its personal inquiries and speaking to the younger individual’s household.
BBC director-general Tim Davie is because of face the media on Tuesday for a scheduled briefing following the discharge of the company’s annual report.
In a be aware to workers on Sunday, he stated: “The BBC became aware of a complaint in May; the BBC investigations team have been looking into this since it was raised and have been actively following up.
“New allegations, of a different nature, were put to us on Thursday, and, in addition to our own inquiries, we have also been in touch with external authorities, in line with our protocols.
“I can also confirm that we have suspended a member of staff.”
He added: “By law, individuals are entitled to a reasonable expectation of privacy, which is making this situation more complex. I also want to be very clear that I am wholly condemning the unsubstantiated rumours being made on the internet about some of our presenting talent.
“We are in contact with the family referenced in the media reports. I want to assure you that we are working rapidly to establish the facts and to ensure that these matters are handled fairly and with care, including by external authorities where appropriate.”
The teenager’s mom advised The Sun newspaper she noticed an image of the presenter on her youngster’s cellphone “sitting on a sofa in his house in his underwear”.
The mom stated she was advised it was “a picture from some kind of video call” and seemed like he was “getting ready for my child to perform for him”.
The household had been stated to have complained to the BBC on May 19, however allegedly turned annoyed that the star remained on air.
On Monday, the newspaper reported that the presenter had made “panicked” calls to the younger individual following the allegations, claiming that he requested “What have you done?” and advised them to inform their mom to cease the investigation.
Gary Lineker, Rylan Clark, Jeremy Vine and Nicky Campbell are among the many BBC stars to have publicly said that they aren’t the presenter in query.
Campbell advised he had contacted police about being falsely talked about on-line in reference to the story.
He tweeted a screenshot which featured the Metropolitan Police emblem and the phrases: “Thank you for contacting the Metropolitan Police Service to report your crime.”
“I think it’s important to take a stand. There’s just too many of these people on social media. Thanks for your support friends,” he wrote.