The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is reeling from the weight of child pornography charges that were allegedly first filed against its anonymous station in May, according to multiple reports.
The ‘famous presenter’ was reportedly offered £35,000 ($44,000) in exchange for sexually explicit photos from a teenage boy who was said to have been 17 at the time, with whom he allegedly interacted in 2020. and above) are accused of paying more than Sun. The teenage boy allegedly “used the cash to fund his vices.”
The boy’s family reportedly filed a complaint with the BBC on May 19, urging the station to “stop cash transfers”. The family also reportedly “did not seek payment” from The Sun for the article.
BBC Confirmed On Sunday, it was announced that The Sun’s report, which first appeared on Friday, was the first to report the allegations. this is “[d]The BBC reported that Secretary Tim Davey also said in an email to staff that the host had been suspended and that the BBC had “contacted the police” and “will work as soon as possible to establish the facts.” I am.” (Related: Major news outlets change rape victim’s statement ‘due to gender mismatch’: report)
The allegations and online speculation prompted a series of denials on social media by some of the BBC’s top broadcasters. Gary Lineker and Nicky Campbell report A Twitter user who claimed Mr Campbell was the BBC presenter in question has filed a complaint with the British Metropolitan Police.
‘BBC needs to sort itself out’
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says BBC to better handle serious allegations after Sun report that anonymous BBC host paid teenage boy money for explicit photos said there was a need#BBC Laura K https://t.co/xOgO3VkVzc pic.twitter.com/NsetcJvX0D
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Lucy Fraser, UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, tweeted She “spoke to the BBC Director Tim Davey about the very disturbing allegations concerning one of the BBC presenters. He assured me that the BBC is investigating it quickly and carefully.” She also said, “The BBC [be] We were given room to conduct an investigation, establish the facts, and take appropriate action.” another tweet.
UK Shadow Finance Minister Rachel Reeves said in an interview with the BBC: “I feel like I’m on the show a lot, but it always starts with another crisis at the BBC. The BBC will speed up the process.” I need it,” he added.[t]The BBC needs to keep the house in order. ”
The BBC has also been plagued by another scandal in recent months.Former BBC Chairman Richard Sharp resigned April 28, after an investigation into an alleged failure to disclose a conflict of interest.Top presenter Gary Lineker suspended for first time on March 10 for his own remarks criticism on the internet The British government’s criticism of immigration returned 18 March after a solidarity strike by BBC colleagues. The opposition Labor Party also accused the company of bowing to government pressure and suspending Lineker.
