If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Alice. While a further LADO meeting was organised for January 2017, this was postponed a number of times, and then cancelled.. What's he waiting for? He also denied five counts of indecent assault of a second boy, aged 14 to 15, between 2000 and 2002. Mr Humphreys is alleged to have sexually assaulted one boy aged 12 to 13 between 1990 and 1991, and a second boy aged 14 to 15 between 1999 and 2001. Judge Rose told Humphreys: "Six of these offences have to be assessed against the modern guideline for rape. He had also been questioned for similar offences in 2005 but no charges were brought. Mr Piers Norsworthy, prosecuting, said he would submit a schedule setting out the sentencing guidelines for modern offences which are the equivalent to those he was convicted of. "These were shocking acts of sexual violence. They met again in the same way twice and on the first occasion he . 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Prosecuting, Piers Norsworthy told the court the second boy alleged he met Mr Humphreys while doing work experience and was abused at Mr Humphreys' home in Exmouth. However, he was not charged or the information about his arrest made public. Mr De Sarams letter to EDDC continues: The Conservative Party was not invited to join these LADO meetings. But now following his conviction, East Devon District Council plan on stripping the ex-councillor of his title the first time it has ever happened in the 47 year history of the authority as the gravity of his crimes means that he is not a fit person to hold the honour. When the revelations about Jimmy Savile came out after his death in 2011, the victim decided to try again. Cllr Humphreys said: It was a wonderful day and we were delighted to be able to do something that was not only of personal importance but something we believe is of national importance in our home town.. John Humphreys, 59, was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault at Exeter Crown Court. DeSantis won't say he's running. Read More - Former Exmouth mayor jailed for 21 years over schoolboy abuse. HP10 9TY. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 2023 BBC. The Judge said Humphreys inflicted shocking acts of sexual violence on the same victim which culminated in raping the boy in a disused building on Woodbury Common. This will be the first time any such step will have been taken and recognises the gravity of his crimes., Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest and breaking local news for the day. He groomed and assaulted the first victim when he was aged about 13 and had three sexual encounters culminating in a violent sexual attack on Woodbury Common, and then went on to abuse the second boy when he was aged about 15 and met Humphreys while doing a work experience placement from school. Conservative councillor Helen Parr questioned allegations of cronyism and said she doubted whether anyone knew Humphreys was under investigation at the time of the award. Only this morning a lady approached me in The Strand and congratulated me. John Humphreys has been found guilty of ten charges, relating to the sexual assault of two young boys between 1990 and 2001. Here is how Sasha describes the relationship between John Humphreys and the Swires. The second victim met Humphreys when he was aged 14 or 15 in 2001 and off school. John Humphries became mayor of Exmouth in 2010. 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The Council will decide which Civic functions and events it is appropriate to invite Honorary Aldermen to. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. Humphreys, the former Mayor of Exmouth from 2010 and 2012, sexually assaulted one boy aged 12 to 13 between 1990 and 1991, and a separate victim in the late 1990s who was aged 14 to 15. On Wednesday 7 September, EDDC received a reply from the Conservative Party following a request to East Devon MP Simon Jupp to investigate. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. In 2015, after many more years of mental stress, a knock came on the door of my mums house. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Judge Timothy Rose said he had caused "severe psychological harm" to the victims and many of his assaults would now be classified as rape. He said Humphreys, who had been entirely responsible for the boys welfare to ensure he came to no harm, raped his victim orally and anally. It could mean the alderman title being scrapped or updated to create greater transparency and accountability, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS). It was handwritten and wasnt even an apology. The council will be asked to decide whether they believe an independent investigation is necessary. The court heard the second victim had been around the age of 15 and on work experience with Humphreyss gardening firm when he was sexually assaulted multiple times by the defendant, who orchestrated time alone with the teenager. The approach means that at present, meetings are being held virtually, but only reach indicative decisions. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He added: It seems to me to be profoundly conservative if two people want to care for each other, stick with one another, and share their lives together. 2023 BBC. BBC South West. East Devon District Councillors have voted to commission an independent report to investigate the circumstances of how former Councillor John Humphreys came to be nominated and bestowed the. Anyone who may have been affected by anything raised in this article can contact police in their local area by emailing 101@dc.police.uk or calling 101. Read about our approach to external linking. 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Mr Humphreys denied ten charges at Exeter Crown Court against two boys. Download our app on iPhone or Android. John Humphreys, 59, was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault at Exeter Crown Court. Any further uploading of extracts with be forwarded to our legal department. Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh, 2015 Party Candidate Votes % % Liberal Democrats: Brenda O. Taylor 1,317 Liberal Democrats: Steve Gazzard 1,239 Conservative: History was made in Exmouth on Saturday as mayor John Humphreys and teacher David Marston said I do on Saturday. The court heard when police asked him why he had decided to make a complaint, he replied: "Because I've had 25 years of sleepless nights.". contact the editor here. 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