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David Walliams: UK police launch sex offense probe into comedian
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The clear picture
What happened
London’s Metropolitan Police are investigating David Walliams over allegations of serious sexual offences, BBC News says. DW says the comedian, children’s author and former television judge has been accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour involving young women and girls.
Latest development
The "Little Britain" star and "Britain's Got Talent" judge has been accused of engaging in sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior towards young women and girls.
Why it matters
The police investigation places the allegations involving Walliams in a criminal-investigation context; the material does not state that he has been arrested, charged or convicted.
Known / unclear
The material does not establish the number of complainants, when or where any alleged offences occurred, whether Walliams has been interviewed or arrested, or whether prosecutors have received a case file.
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Sources
Compiled from 3 independent publishers DW · PBS NewsHour · BBC News
BBC News says the Metropolitan Police allegations are separate from those reported by ITV News and The Guardian. PBS NewsHour says police received allegations following that joint investigation, without clarifying whether the cases overlap.
The big question
Are the allegations being investigated by the Metropolitan Police the same as those published by ITV News and The Guardian?
The available accounts do not resolve this: BBC News says they are separate, while PBS NewsHour describes the police action as following the joint investigation.
What happens next
- Any Metropolitan Police statement identifying the alleged offences, time period, investigative steps, arrest status or charging decision.
- Further clarification from the Metropolitan Police on whether its allegations overlap with the ITV News and Guardian investigation.
Bottom line
A police investigation is now confirmed, but the relationship between its allegations and the earlier media investigation remains the central unresolved fact.
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- Development updated
The "Little Britain" star and "Britain's Got Talent" judge has been accused of engaging in sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior towards young women and girls.
3 sources at this update - Headline updated
Walliams has been accused of engaging in sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior towards young women and girls. The 55-year-old denies the allegations.
3 sources at this update - Headline updated
The Met Police said the allegations are separate from those reported by ITV and the Guardian earlier this week.
1 source at this update