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BBC Admits Prior Knowledge of Scott Mills Allegations Before Investigation

The BBC has admitted it was informed about allegations against presenter Scott Mills almost a year before a 2016 police investigation into sexual offense claims, but failed to investigate at that time.

31 Mar, 06:44 — 1 Apr, 04:30
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BBCHigh1d ago

Scott Mills investigated in 2016 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boy

The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

Scott Mills was questioned by police over sexual offence allegations in 2018

Former Radio 2 presenter reportedly investigated over relationship with teenage boy but case closed through lack of evidence Scott Mills was questioned over allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy in 2018 but the case was later closed due to lack of evidence, it has emerged after he was sacked with immediate effect for his personal conduct. Mills, who hosted Britain’s most popular radio breakfast show on BBC Radio 2, was taken off the air last week and on Monday the BBC a...

By Jamie Grierson

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irish-independent17h ago

BBC admits it was told about Scott Mills allegations a year ago but did not investigate

The BBC has admitted it knew of allegations against Scott Mills almost a year ago but failed to investigate.

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rte-newsMostly Factual1d ago

Police closed Scott Mills probe due to lack of evidence

Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills was questioned by police over allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy under 16 in 2018, but the case was dropped due to a lack of evidence.

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deadlineMostly Factual1d ago

Scott Mills Questioned By Police In 2018 Over Serious Sexual Offense Allegations Against Teenager

More details have emerged about top BBC radio presenter Scott Mills, who was sacked by the BBC over the weekend. According to The Daily Mirror, Mills, who hosted the popular Radio 2 Breakfast Show, was questioned in 2018 over allegations of serious and historic sexual offences against a teenage boy, which were alleged to have […]

By Max Goldbart

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nmeMostly Factual23h ago

BBC apologises after it admits concerns about “inappropriate communications” involving Scott Mills were raised last year

"This should have been followed up and we should have asked further questions" The post BBC apologises after it admits concerns about “inappropriate communications” involving Scott Mills were raised last year appeared first on NME.

By Elizabeth Aubrey

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