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# Jimmy Savile

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2022
Police step in as Labour leader Keir Starmer targeted by mob near UK Parliament
The Labour leader faced baseless allegations of “protecting paedophiles” after the Prime Minister used a widely criticised smear.
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Feb 7th 2022, 8:00 PM
Johnson refuses to withdraw accusation that Labour leader failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile
Keir Starmer said the UK Prime Minister is “parroting the conspiracy theories of violent fascists to try to score cheap political points”.
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Feb 2nd 2022, 1:29 PM
Boris Johnson’s Jimmy Savile comment about Labour leader Keir Starmer branded a 'disgrace'
The UK Prime Minister was hitting out at Labour criticism over the Sue Gray report in a fired-up House of Commons showing today.
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Jan 31st 2022, 5:53 PM
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'It was so vicious and so quick': Rory Cowan on homophobic abuse
The actor was subjected to a wave of abuse on Twitter.
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Dec 29th 2016, 12:25 PM
350 victims report UK child sex abuse by football coaches
The National Police Chiefs’ Council said a “significant” number of calls had been made to them after a number of players spoke out.
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Dec 1st 2016, 11:27 PM
'Macho culture' at BBC allowed Jimmy Savile to abuse 57 females and 15 boys
The youngest victim of a sexual assault was just eight years old.
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Feb 25th 2016, 10:36 AM
Tony Blackburn says BBC sacked him over Jimmy Savile inquiry
Blackburn said the BBC are “destroying” his career because his version of events does not tally with theirs.
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Feb 25th 2016, 7:50 AM
Jimmy Savile abused victims while on camera and on the set of Top of the Pops
A draft report into his abuses at the BBC has been leaked.
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Jan 21st 2016, 9:15 AM
Jimmy Saville brought back to life in chilling new stage portrayal
Alistair McGowan’s performance has been described as “repellently convincing” by The Guardian.
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Jun 12th 2015, 1:24 PM
Allegations of child sex abuse made against 76 British politicians
Police said there has been a surge in complaints against prominent public figures since the Jimmy Savile scandal.
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May 20th 2015, 6:26 PM
Prosecutors examine new set of sex abuse allegations against Rolf Harris
The 85-year-old is already serving a five year jail term for sexually assaulting several girls.
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May 1st 2015, 11:58 PM
Madame Tussauds has melted down Jimmy Savile's 'evil' waxwork
There were calls for it to be moved to the Chamber of Horrors but a victim said it was probably too evil for that.
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Mar 30th 2015, 11:27 AM
IRA abuse claims show – once again – how the institution is always placed before the victim
There are parallels between Sinn Féin’s reaction to allegations by Paudie McGahon and Maíria Cahill and the Catholic Church’s pursuit of its own institutional safety.
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Mar 23rd 2015, 8:15 PM
BBC to make film about child sex abuse survivors following Savile revelations
The documentary will give a voice to those affected by child sexual abuse over the last 50 years.
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Mar 19th 2015, 9:21 PM
"He smelt of cigars and body odour": Savile abuse in the victims’ words
The latest report investigates abuse at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
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Feb 26th 2015, 5:54 PM
Jimmy Savile was known as a 'sex pest' but complaints were still not taken seriously
Another shocking report into the appalling behaviour of the “opportunistic predator”.
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Feb 26th 2015, 4:00 PM
Billy Ray Cyrus retweeted a photo of 'fan' Jimmy Savile in unfortunate Twitter prank
Smh.
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Oct 3rd 2014, 2:39 PM
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Everyone’s talking about RTE’s Gaza footage, Croagh Patrick, and the Hamas ceasefire.
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Jul 27th 2014, 7:49 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 It’s the weekend – and here’s everything that you need to know as you start your day.
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Jul 27th 2014, 8:45 AM
Reilly closely monitoring for allegations of Jimmy Savile abuse in Ireland
James Reilly and Charlie Flanagan met previously to discuss the issue.
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Jul 27th 2014, 8:15 AM
Are gardaí investigating Savile's activities in Ireland? They're staying tight-lipped
A solicitor who represented a number of Savile’s victims said that Ireland needs to “dig deeper” with its investigations.
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Jul 13th 2014, 7:45 AM
"His eyes were cold and dead": Savile abuse in the victims' words
An investigation found shocking instances of abuse and humiliation at the hands of Savile in UK hospitals.
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Jun 27th 2014, 6:30 AM
'Depraved and exploitative': Jimmy Savile abused vulnerable people aged between 5 and 75
“This is a profoundly shocking report,” one of the hospitals said in the aftermath of the publication of investigation findings.
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Jun 26th 2014, 10:44 PM
Savile's celebrity visits were seen as a 'boost to morale' in hospitals
During his visits, he would often assist in giving bed baths to patients and visit the mortuary.
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Jun 26th 2014, 6:00 PM
Lunchtime Fix: 5 things you need to know
Catch up as you refuel.
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Jun 26th 2014, 1:00 PM
"Oh, that's Jimmy, that's just his way" - how staff at hospitals enabled Savile and refused to believe his victims
One victim told her a nurse shrugged her shoulders and walked away after being told that Savile had molested a patient.
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Jun 26th 2014, 11:49 AM
Former BBC presenter Stuart Hall receives a further two years in prison
This new jail term is on top of a 15-month sentence he is already serving.
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May 23rd 2014, 1:48 PM
Freddie Starr arrested for fourth time in UK sex abuse probe
Starr’s lawyer said today that he plans to file a High Court application for judicial review over the conduct of the police and the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Feb 12th 2014, 10:20 PM
Corrie actor William Roache appears in court for rape trial
Roache has been charged with two counts of rape involving a 15-year-old girl and another five counts of indecent assault on four girls.
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Jan 14th 2014, 12:09 PM
Haughey believed Jimmy Savile would be a good mediator for Thatcher dealings
A letter in the National Archives reveals details of a meeting between the pair at the Central Remedial Clinic in the 1980s.
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Dec 28th 2013, 8:36 PM
BBC broadcaster rebailed in Operation Yewtree investigation
Paul Gambaccini and another man have both been rebailed today.
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Dec 13th 2013, 1:24 PM
Further 19 hospitals face investigation over Savile links
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said he expects final reports of all the investigations to be completed by June 2014.
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Nov 29th 2013, 12:40 PM
BBC broadcaster Paul Gambaccini arrested under Operation Yewtree
The broadcaster had been questioned by police earlier this week.
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Nov 1st 2013, 7:16 PM
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Everyone’s talking about the final Troika review, another Labour resignation and the testimony of US intelligence officials.
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Oct 29th 2013, 11:00 PM
Two men arrested in Savile sex abuse investigation
The two men were arrested today in London and remain in police custody.
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Oct 29th 2013, 3:40 PM
Autopsy due after BBC chauffeur accused of child sexual abuse found dead
David Smith was found dead in his home after he failed to turn up to court in London on Monday.
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Oct 29th 2013, 9:51 AM
Jimmy Savile's former driver charged with rape
Ray Teret charged with multiple counts of rape and assault on 15 accusers who were all under age of 16 at time.
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Oct 26th 2013, 1:10 PM
Surrey Police transcript shows Jimmy Savile denied abusing young girls
Transcript of 2009 interview revelas that the BBC presenter brushed off and dismissed allegations made against him.
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Oct 16th 2013, 7:58 AM
NHS widens its Jimmy Savile investigations to 'other hospitals'
The initial probe involved three hospitals and 10 trusts.
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Oct 14th 2013, 2:37 PM
More indecent assault charges for DJ Dave Lee Travis
The 68-year-old former BBC presenter already faces eleven charges spanning a period between 1977 and 2007.
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Oct 1st 2013, 3:57 PM
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