The freephone NSPCC helpline 0808 800 5000 is available for anyone to report or seek advice about non-recent abuse. He has been released on bail and is due to appear for trial on 9 August. You decided not to help him and ensure he came to no harm in that situation.. The title of Honorary Alderman does not confer any special privileges or rights upon the appointee to speak or vote at Council meetings, beyond the rights and privileges already afforded to the public. A former mayor who committed "shocking acts of sexual violence" against two boys has been jailed for 21 years. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 2023 BBC. Humphreys later offered him holiday jobs and went on to abuse him on other occasions, telling him this doesnt mean you are gay. Humphreys, of Hartley Road, Exmouth became mayor of. Judge Timothy Rose adjourned sentence to Friday to allow the victims time to update impact statements. A former mayor has been found guilty of sexually abusing two boys. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. READ NEXT: Grand Designs: End in sight for Devon lighthouse home from 'saddest episode ever', "In particular the report will focus on the circumstances of how John Humphreys came to be nominated and bestowed the award of an aldermanship despite being under criminal investigation at the time. Mr Piers Norsworthy, prosecuting, said he would submit a schedule setting out the sentencing guidelines for modern offences which are the equivalent to those he was convicted of. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Read about our approach to external linking. 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This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. After being given a 21-year prison sentence, East Devon District Council. East Devon District Councillors have voted to commission an independent report to investigate the circumstances of how former Councillor John Humphreys was given the honour of being an alderman despite his arrest for sexually abusing two boys. Axminster MP raises residents' concerns over poor performance of South West Water in parliament, Man arrested in Bideford over burglary as police swoop to town, Jaw-dropping Victorian gothic home is one of Plymouth's most extravagant properties, Station master arrested after dozens killed in Greece train crash, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. These incidents were entirely separate and 10 years apart against two children who did not know each other.". Cllr John Humphreys, speaking on behalf of Exmouth Town Council added: "This new facility sets Exmouth up for many decades to come. Former Exmouth mayor John Humphreys has been found guilty of historic sex offences against two underage boys dating back to the 1990s. The officer was unaware that Mr Humphreys had been charged [at a much later date] or that he was later to face trial, Mr Williams wrote. 2. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The Conservative group at East Devon District Council (EDDC) insists that any party-led enquiry into the case is a matter for the national party. Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh, 2015 Party Candidate Votes % % Liberal Democrats: Brenda O. Taylor 1,317 Liberal Democrats: Steve Gazzard 1,239 Conservative: A man accusing former Exmouth mayor John Humphreys of sexually assaulting him as a teenager while he was on school work experience told a jury he 'just froze' when abused. Humphreys, aged 59, of Hartley Road, is on trial at Exeter Crown Court where he denies ten charges of historic sex offences against two boys alleged to have taken place between 1990 and 2002. A former town mayor has gone on trial accused of abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s and 2000s. Judge Timothy Rose said he had caused "severe psychological harm" to the victims and many of his assaults would now be classified as rape. They convened meetings to discuss Cllr Humphreys case in 2016. He groomed and assaulted the first victim when he was aged about 13 and had three sexual encounters culminating in a violent sexual attack on Woodbury Common, and then went on to abuse the second boy when he was aged about 15 and met Humphreys while doing a work experience placement from school. John T. Humphreys 1,636 Conservative: Mark Williamson 1,489 East Devon Alliance: Robert Crick 1,224 Liberal Democrats: Daphne A. Fensom 1,170 UKIP: Tim Davey 1,164 Green: Mike Rosser . 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On Wednesday 7 September, EDDC received a reply from the Conservative Party following a request to East Devon MP Simon Jupp to investigate. He denies ever having any sexual activity with either of the boys. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Former Exmouth mayor John Humphreys has told a jury he was 'shocked and flabbergasted' two males he had shown kindness to had accused him of sexually abusing them as boys. Councillor Jessica Bailey has put forward a proposal for an independent investigation which is estimated to take eight to 12 weeks if commissioned. Humphreys was among 11 aldermen named by the council in December 2019. I hope that the conviction and sentence handed down may offer some level of closure. John, mentioned below. Owl has been asked (31 August) to delete the extracts from page 286 and page 445 by Susan de Soissons | Director, Author & Media Relations Little, Brown Book Group: I write to remind you that permission has not been granted to extract from Diary of an MPs Wife by Sasha Swire. Would you like to join Honiton Town Council? I made an official complaint about the threats and was asked into Sidmouth police station. What's he waiting for? Prosecuting, Piers Norsworthy told the court the second boy alleged he met Mr Humphreys while doing work experience and was abused at Mr Humphreys' home in Exmouth. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. ". You targeted a particularly vulnerable victim.. His 21-year jail sentence and addition to the sex offenders' list. John Humphreys was among 11 aldermen named by the council in December 2019, The council report could mean the alderman title being scrapped or updated to create greater transparency and accountability. John Humphreys was considered to be a pillar of the community but now faces years in jail, Get the pick of the week's best stories and fascinating features direct to your inbox every Saturday and Sunday morning in our exclusive Weekender newsletter. John Humphreys, 59, was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault in the 1990s and 2000s at Exeter Crown Court. He denied having any sexual contact with either boy, but was found guilty of all charges by majority verdicts after an eight-day trial. Humphreys, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, stood accused of two counts of indecent assault and three counts of buggery on a boy aged 12 to 13 between 1990 and 1991. It will enhance life for local people - individuals, the water skiing and power boat clubs - as well as our much valued visitors. The trial has begun of a former mayor of Exmouth who stands accused of historic sex offences against two underage boys. Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. Anyone who may have been affected by anything raised in this article can contact police in their local area by emailing 101@dc.police.uk or calling 101. Below we read how close he was to the Swires. Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS). Editors' Code of Practice. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Humphreys, aged 59, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, denied but was found guilty of three counts of a serious sexual assault (buggery) and two of indecent assault on the younger boy and five counts of indecent assault against older one. It could mean the alderman title being scrapped or updated to create greater transparency and accountability, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS). Humphreys, aged 59, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, had denied the ten charges against him, said to have taken place between 1990 and 2002, but was convicted by a jury at Exeter Crown Court today (Wednesday, August 18). Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Get the best stories about the things you love most curated by us and delivered to your inbox every day. I just felt like blurting it out, stood in the box, once all the lies were being thrown at me. Mr Williams describes how the East Devon council officer then had no further communication with the county council or the police after November 2016. ". Below we read how close he was to the Swires. The former Mayor was arrested in May 2016 and finally jailed for 21 years after a long police investigation in 2021. Exeter Crown Court heard the two boys came forward independently when they were adults. John Humphreys has been found guilty of ten charges relating to the sexual assault of two young boys between 1990 and 2001. He was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault. He also served as an East Devon councillor for 12 years until 2019. Miss Fiona Elder, defending, said Humphreys knows he will receive a long jail sentence. Today (Wednesday 20 April), a motion was approved by councillors at the East Devon District Council (EDDC) Full Council meeting. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. DeSantis won't say he's running. By Ewan Murrie. DeSantis won't say he's running. He said he was shocked and flabbergasted at the allegations and accused his first victim of being wicked and vindictive and making up his allegations so he could claim compensation. Devon and Cornwall Police praised the two victims who came forward to report and give evidence against him. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. John Humphreys is currently serving 21 years in prison after being convicted last August of assaulting two teenage boys. Humphreys, the former Mayor of Exmouth from 2010 and 2012, sexually assaulted one boy aged 12 to 13 between 1990 and 1991, and a separate victim in the late 1990s who was aged 14 to 15. He said there are still so many questions to be answered after addressing the last full council meeting about decades of pain and trauma which he claimed was made worse by police inaction. He became mayor of Exmouth, Devon, in 2010 and was also a district councillor for 12 years. While a further LADO meeting was organised for January 2017, this was postponed a number of times, and then cancelled.. When the revelations about Jimmy Savile came out after his death in 2011, the victim decided to try again. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The Conservative Party claims it was not informed about a paedophile councillor among its ranks, despite Devon County Council and East Devon District Council officers being aware of allegations for many years. An Exmouth man has appeared in court accused of historic sex assaults against two boys in the 1990s and 2000s. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The committee's chairman, Conservative Tom Wright, said: "Had it not been for the horrific, scandalous affair of the councillor from Exmouth [John Humphreys], this [issue] probably would not have raised itself.". A Gannett Company. John Humphreys, 59, was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault at Exeter Crown Court. This will be the first time any such step will have been taken and recognises the gravity of his crimes., Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest and breaking local news for the day. He is . He denied having any sexual contact with either boy but was found guilty of all charges by majority verdicts at the end of an eight day trial at Exeter Crown Court. Read about our approach to external linking. He told the Journal: It was a pleasant, happy occasion. While the legislation permitting councils to meet virtually expired on May 7, and has not been renewed, the council agreed to temporarily change its constitution in order to comply with the law. But it still took another six years for justice to be done.. Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election bid, Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets. Calls can be made anonymously. The jury were out for more than eight hours before they delivered their majority verdicts. BBC South West. Former mayor who sexually abused two boys jailed, Former mayor guilty of sexual abusing two boys, Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "These sentences must be consecutive. Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. The victim said he was taken to Woodbury Common on the third meeting where he was subjected to a brutal sexual assault he described as rape. Humphreys, aged 59, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, denied but was found guilty of three counts of a serious sexual assault (buggery) and two of indecent assault on the younger boy and five counts of. You targeted a particularly vulnerable victim. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Former Conservative East Devon councillor and Exmouth mayor John Humphreys was made an alderman in December 2019. Read about our approach to external linking. I do hope that the people who are against same-sex marriage will think again.. Former East Devon District and Exmouth town councillor John Humphreys is serving 21 years in prison after being convicted of historic sexual offences against two boys in the early 1990s and early 2000s. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. In that letter, Cllr Bruce De Saram writes: Devon County Council has admitted that they were notified of concerns by the NSPCC dating back as far as 2014 and of [John Humphreys] arrest in 2016 and failed to follow the correct process..EDDC were informed of the case by Devon County Council in March 2016 through the LADO process.. He had also been questioned for similar offences in 2005 but no charges were brought. 'It included a statement that was read out on behalf of a victim of John Humphreys, the former mayor of Exmouth who was . "It is clear you caused severe psychological harm which has damaged and blighted the life of your victims. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to I will therefore be convening an Extraordinary General Meeting at 6pm on Tuesday, September 7, with the sole recommendation being that the honour is withdrawn forthwith. 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