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'I was frightened to death of him': Jimmy Savile's former personal assistant...

Jimmy Saville’s former personal assistant has spoken out against her former employer, saying he was “manipulative” and “thought he was untouchable”. Janet Cope, who worked for Savile for 32 years...

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Jimmy Savile: BBC preparing to launch inquiry

Investigation expected to begin in near future after corporation criticised for slow response to sex abuse allegations Jimmy Savile: the BBC has been criticised over its response to sex abuse...

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Miller in BBC Savile inquiry mix-up

Culture Secretary Maria Miller has been forced to deny she was prejudging a BBC inquiry into Jimmy Savile, after she inadvertently accused the corporation of "inappropriately" pulling a Newsnight film...

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Jimmy Savile scandal: BBC announces inquiry heads

The BBC has appointed former Appeal Court judge Dame Janet Smith and ex-Sky News boss Nick Pollard to lead two inquiries into Sir Jimmy Savile. Police say Savile, who rose to fame in the 70s and 80s,...

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Miller in Savile inquiry mix-up

Culture Secretary Maria Miller has been forced to deny she was prejudging a BBC inquiry into Jimmy Savile, after she inadvertently accused the corporation of "inappropriately" pulling a Newsnight film...

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British lawmakers to quiz BBC chief over Savile sex abuse claims

LONDON Oct 15 (Reuters) - The chief of Britain's public broadcaster, the BBC, is to answer questions before a parliamentary committee about child sex abuse allegations spanning six decades against the...

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Savile abuse claims span decades

Jimmy Savile���s alleged catalogue of abuse could have spanned six decades and included around 60 victims, British police said. The scandal has mushroomed since ITV screened a documentary in which...

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Jimmy Savile probe to investigate doctors who worked at hospitals linked to...

Information on three doctors who worked at hospitals where Jimmy Savile had links has been passed to police amid claims they were involved in a network of child abusers connected with the disgraced...

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Police begin formal investigation into Jimmy Savile sex abuse allegations...

Police have begun a formal criminal investigation into alleged child abuse by Jimmy Saville, which now includes other living people, Scotland Yard said today. The police inquiry, known as Operation...

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BBC chief to be quizzed over Savile sex abuse claims

The chief of Britain's public broadcaster, the BBC, is to answer questions before a parliamentary committee about child sex abuse allegations spanning six decades against the late Jimmy Savile, an...

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Leaked email on Jimmy Savile casts doubt on BBC's defence for cancelling...

The investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by Jimmy Savile while he was working at the BBC took another twist today. A leaked internal email which cast doubt on the corporation's stated reason...

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BBC D-G apologises to victims of Savile's assault

London: Expressing "profound apology" to Jimmy Savile's child abuse victims, BBC Director-General has ordered two "forensic and soul searching" independent inquiries in to allegations of assault by...

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Jimmy Savile scandal: BBC executives face losing jobs, says former TV chief

Will Wyatt says poor handling of crisis and lack of reaction to Newsnight revelations shows something 'doesn't work' at the top Will Wyatt, former director of BBC television, says executives face...

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Jimmy Savile: hospitals put under pressure by sex abuse claims

Stoke Mandeville hospital and Leeds General Infirmary may launch inquiries into former TV presenter's behaviour Jimmy Savile's coffin was taken to Leeds General Infirmary on the day of his funeral....

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George Entwistle, BBC Chief, Faces Questions Over Jimmy Savile After...

* BBC under pressure over sex allegations against dead presenter * Jimmy Savile accused of widespread abuse * Prime minister says broadcaster has questions to answer By Michael Holden LONDON, Oct 23...

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Sexual Abuse Scandal Turns the Tables on BBC

LONDON -- The story seemed perfect for the British Broadcasting Corporation's hard-hitting "Newsnight" program: a nationally beloved television host, it seemed, had also been a pedophile who for...

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Savile inquiry to investigate doctors

Information on three doctors who worked at hospitals where Jimmy Savile had links has been passed to police amid claims they were involved in a network of child abusers connected with the disgraced...

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George Entwistle, BBC Chief, Faces MPs As Jimmy Savile Crisis Simmers

* BBC under pressure over sex claims against dead presenter * Jimmy Savile accused of widespread abuse * BBC boss admits trust damaged * Prime minister says broadcaster has questions to answer By...

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Jimmy Savile treated school like 'paedophile sweetshop'

The Home Office has been dragged into the Sir Jimmy Savile abuse scandal after it was revealed he was allowed to stay overnight at a school for disturbed girls. The BBC is holding two inquiries about...

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Jimmy Savile scandal: Newsnight editor made 'innaccurate' statements

MPs on the culture media and sport committee may ask Peter Rippon and other Newsnight journalists to appear before them Peter Rippon, the editor of Newsnight, has 'stepped aside' over statements about...

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