Society 3 min read By Trevor Kendall
David Walliams Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations Involving Teenage Fans
Comedian and former Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams is accused of sexual misconduct against girls, some of whom were only 15 years old. He denies the allegations and unsuccessfully attempted to block publication.
Comedian and former Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams is accused of sexual misconduct against girls, some of whom were still minors, including 15-year-olds. This is reported by a joint investigation by ITV News and The Guardian. Walliams denies these allegations.
According to the investigation, the claims involve actions described as exploitative sexual activity towards young women. They also concern the grooming of fans whom Walliams reportedly met while they were teenagers. In addition, the allegations mention the stalking of women. Specific episodes and evidence have not been fully made public at the time of publication, so certain details remain unverified in the public domain.
Before the material was published, Walliams sought a court injunction to prevent publication. This attempt was unsuccessful: his lawsuit against ITN and The Guardian was dismissed. The comedian's name was disclosed at the time the publication was in preparation or was due to appear shortly. It was the court's refusal to grant the injunction that paved the way for the investigation, prepared jointly by the two media outlets, to be made public.
The investigation combines two major British media organisations that worked on the subject together, and its findings became public following the court ruling. For Walliams, known to a broad audience as a television presenter, writer and member of the panel of a popular talent show, such allegations carry a particularly painful resonance: he built his career primarily on the image of a family-friendly comedian. At the same time, the available material contains no information on whether there have been official reactions from broadcasters, producers or charities with which he has worked.
Sources do not confirm who made these claims or whether the police have been involved. It is also unknown whether formal charges have been brought, and what legal position Walliams currently takes. His denial remains the only known official response. The further development of the story will depend on the comedian's response and any possible steps by law enforcement authorities, as well as on what evidence is made public.
Source: digitalspy.com
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