David Walliams is being investigated for “serious sexual offences,” the Metropolitan Police confirmed Friday. Walliams, a comedian and former “Britain’s Got Talent” judge, was accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl in a Guardian article earlier this week. The investigation, published in conjunction with an ITV News documentary, also accused Walliams of grooming young fans […]
Police investigating David Walliams over reports alleging serious sexual offences
Source: BBC Entertainment
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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- · VarietyDavid Walliams Cameo Dropped From Angel Studios’ ‘Fang!’ Following Sexual Harassment Allegations, While Sky Exits Film Entirely (EXCLUSIVE)
- · BBC EntertainmentDavid Walliams accused of sexual misconduct after losing injunction bid
- · The GuardianDavid Walliams cameo cut from Australian film after sexual harassment allegations
- · BBC EntertainmentDJ Tim Westwood denies two more sexual offences
- · VarietyDavid Walliams Adaptation ‘Fing!’ Pulled by Doha Film Festival Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
- · VarietyDavid Walliams Being Investigated for ‘Serious Sexual Offences’ by Police
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