‘Subject of rumour and speculation’: Scott Mills breaks silence after BBC sacking over decades-old sex offence probe

[ad_1] Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has issued his first public statement after being sacked by the broadcaster, addressing a past police investigation into alleged sexual offences.In a statement released through his lawyers, Mills said he had been the subject of “rumour and speculation” following his sudden exit.“The recent announcement that I am […]

BBC fires Scott Mills: What is the decades-old sex offence probe that led to his downfall? All FAQs answered

[ad_1] Scott Mills, one of BBC Radio 2’s most recognisable voices and the host of its flagship Breakfast Show, was abruptly sacked last week in a move that stunned colleagues, listeners, and the broadcaster’s own staff. His termination, described only as relating to “personal conduct”, has since been linked to a police investigation that dates […]

‘Honest mistake’: Migrant convicted of child sex offence avoids deportation in UK, judge says ‘not a serious threat’

[ad_1] A paedophile migrant who did not tell UK authorities about a conviction for abusing a five-year-old has won the right to appeal against being deported, reports the Daily Mail. An immigration judge ruled that 29-year-old Edi Cardoso Ramos made an “honest mistake” when he failed to mention his criminal past while applying for leave […]

‘Not serious enough’: Swedish court refuses to deport migrant who raped 16-year-old; cites duration of offence

[ad_1] A Swedish court has ruled that a migrant who sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl will not be deported, as the incident was considered too brief to qualify as an “exceptionally serious offence.“Eritrean refugee Yazied Mohamed was sentenced to three years in prison and ordered to pay 240,000 kronor (£17,500) in damages for raping 16-year-old […]

‘We are lost’: Indian-origin businessman Paramjit Singh, living in US for 30 years, detained by ICE; offence is using pay phone without paying in past

[ad_1] Indian-origin businessman Paramjit Singh was detained by ICE and kept in custody for over a month. (Photo: Newsweek) Paramjit Singh, an Indian who immigrated to the United States more than 30 years ago, has been detained by the ICE and kept in custody for over a month now. Paramjit is a green card holder […]

Irish group Kneecap appears in UK court; charged with terror offence over Hezbollah flag; hundreds rally in support outside courthouse

[ad_1] Hundreds of supporters gathered outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Wednesday as Liam O’Hanna, known by his stage name Mo Chara, a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap — appeared in court on a terrorism-related charge.The 27-year-old rapper and member of the Belfast-based group Kneecap is accused of displaying the flag of […]