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BBC Delays Tim Westwood Report Due to Ongoing Police Investigation

The BBC's internal probe into sexual misconduct allegations against the former DJ is completed but awaits legal clearance for publication.

  • The BBC investigation into Tim Westwood began after multiple sexual misconduct allegations surfaced in April 2022.
  • Barrister Gemma White KC has completed the report, but legal processes are delaying its release to avoid impacting the police investigation.
  • Westwood has denied all allegations of inappropriate behavior throughout his 40-year career.
  • The Metropolitan Police are investigating five alleged sexual offenses by Westwood between 1982 and 2016.
  • The BBC aims to publish the findings by autumn, pending legal clearance.
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