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It said: That the Council commissions an independent report by the Local Government Association or the Centre for Public Scrutiny or another appropriate independent body to be expeditiously brought to Cabinet to provide a clear understanding how John Humphreys, despite his arrest in May 2016 continued to serve as a Councillor until May 2019, retained his position as Lead Member for Exmouth and went on to be bestowed the honour of an alderman by this Council in December 2019. Download our app on iPhone or Android. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Something went wrong, please try again later. He also denied five counts of indecent assault of a second boy, aged 14 to 15, between 2000 and 2002. Here is how Sasha describes the relationship between John Humphreys and the Swires. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Humphreys denied having any sexual contact with either boy, but was found guilty of all charges by majority verdicts after an eight-day trial. Former East Devon District and Exmouth town councillor John Humphreys is serving 21 years in prison after being convicted of historic sexual offences against two boys in the early 1990s and early 2000s. He said there are still so many questions to be answered after addressing the last full council meeting about decades of pain and trauma which he claimed was made worse by police inaction. Follow BBC Spotlight on Twitter and Facebook. You decided not to help him and ensure he came to no harm in that situation.. Judge Timothy Rose adjourned sentence to Friday to allow the victims time to update impact statements. Only this morning a lady approached me in The Strand and congratulated me. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 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The trial has begun of a former mayor of Exmouth who stands accused of historic sex offences against two underage boys. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Miss Fiona Elder, defending, said Humphreys knows he will receive a long jail sentence. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Humphreys later offered him holiday jobs and went on to abuse him on other occasions, telling him this doesnt mean you are gay. John Humphreys, 58, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, denied three counts of a serious sexual assault and two of indecent assault on a boy aged 12 to 13 between 1990 and 1991. He said he was shocked and flabbergasted at the allegations and accused his first victim of being wicked and vindictive and making up his allegations so he could claim compensation. In May, East Devons chief executive Mark Williams confirmed in a memo to councillors that one of its officers attended two LADO meetings called by Devon County Council in 2016, the year Cllr Humphreys was arrested on suspicion of assaulting one boy. By Ewan Murrie. VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Editors' Code of Practice. Humphreys, aged 59, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, had denied the ten charges against him, said to have taken place between 1990 and 2002, but was convicted by a jury at Exeter Crown Court today (Wednesday, August 18). Former Conservative East Devon councillor and Exmouth mayor John Humphreys was made an alderman in December 2019. They met again in the same way twice and on the first occasion he . Choose what you love here (Devon), Police name driver who was killed in Dartmoor crash, Fire crews called to Exeter Quay after man falls into water - updates. John Humphreys was among 11 aldermen named by the council in December 2019, The council report could mean the alderman title being scrapped or updated to create greater transparency and accountability. Mr Williams describes how the East Devon council officer then had no further communication with the county council or the police after November 2016. 3. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. He explained that he was sent from school as a 14-year-old for work experience at Humphreys gardening business where he endured multiple sexual assaults between 1999 and 2001. "Both victims have voiced separately that they feared they would never be believed or that their complaints would be taken seriously. Yet, during the time between arrest and imprisonment, he was still the 'lead member for Exmouth' and bestowed the honour of an alderman in December 2019. It is concerning that the Conservative Party was not informed or invited to attend as we clearly had a role in this, which the current council is undertaking to hold us accountable for. Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. Any further uploading of extracts with be forwarded to our legal department. The Conservative Party claims it was not informed about a paedophile councillor among its ranks, despite Devon County Council and East Devon District Council officers being aware of allegations for many years. Read about our approach to external linking. A report into how a councillor got an honorary title while under investigation for child sex crimes is to be carried out. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. John Humphreys raped one of the boys after taking him into an abandoned military blockhouse on Woodbury Common 30 years ago and went on to abuse the other a decade later. He has been released on bail and is due to appear for trial on 9 August. He told the council: I rang up to get the case reopened again in 2012. Judge Rose told Humphreys: "Six of these offences have to be assessed against the modern guideline for rape. The Conservative group at East Devon District Council (EDDC) insists that any party-led enquiry into the case is a matter for the national party. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. John Humphreys, 59, was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and. I wasnt given anything in writing that I could take away. Humphreys ran his own gardening business in Exmouth and was considered to be a pillar of the community until the first allegations came to light in 2015. 2 Explain why your name is a rigid designator. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 2023 BBC. Please remove the extracts. East Devon District Council's scrutiny committee has asked for a report into how honorary awards are administered. He is . Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Humphreys was arrested in 2015 and put on bail in 2016 for the crimes he eventually convicted of. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. John Humphreys was an East Devon councillor for around 20 years, and at one point also mayor of Exmouth. Humphreys, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, stood accused of two counts of indecent assault and three counts of buggery on a boy aged 12 to 13 between 1990 and 1991. A former mayor has appeared at Exeter Crown Court charged with the sexual assault of two boys. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please The Council will decide which Civic functions and events it is appropriate to invite Honorary Aldermen to. When Humphreys case came to court this year, not being able to talk about how the police had treated me was my biggest concern. DeSantis won't say he's running. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. He took the boy to a friends flat and had sex with him before dropping him off. Mr Humphreys denied ten charges at Exeter Crown Court against two boys. In view of Mr Humphreys conviction and offences, I do not believe he is a fit person to hold this honour. John Humphreys has been found guilty of ten charges relating to the sexual assault of two young boys between 1990 and 2001. Humphreys became mayor of Exmouth in Devon in 2010. Read about our approach to external linking. Read about our approach to external linking. Former Exmouth mayor John Humphreys has told a jury he was 'shocked and flabbergasted' two males he had shown kindness to had accused him of sexually abusing them as boys. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. EDDCs Chief Executive will prepare a report for consideration at a future meeting of the councils Cabinet.". contact the editor here. Would you like to join Honiton Town Council? It is important to know that LADO meetings are held in the strictest confidence. I made an official complaint about the threats and was asked into Sidmouth police station. Judge Timothy Rose said he had caused "severe psychological harm" to the victims and many of his assaults would now be classified as rape. DeSantis won't say he's running. He was jailed. It could mean the alderman title being scrapped or updated to create greater transparency and accountability, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS). 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. "I sincerely hope that this guilty verdict will now provide this validation and allow them to feel that they can move on with their lives.". 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Cllr John Humphreys, speaking on behalf of Exmouth Town Council added: "This new facility sets Exmouth up for many decades to come. "These sentences must be consecutive. Axminster MP raises residents' concerns over poor performance of South West Water in parliament, Man arrested in Bideford over burglary as police swoop to town, Jaw-dropping Victorian gothic home is one of Plymouth's most extravagant properties, Station master arrested after dozens killed in Greece train crash, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. John Humphreys, 59, denies three counts of. 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. In Regional 1 South West, Drybrook sit 14 points adrift at the bottom after losing 35-22 to Exmouth, Mitch Baldwin, Ryan Chappell and Mitch Bourne with the tries, Tom Treherne kicking two . John Humphreys raped one of the boys after taking him into an. 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. VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. He also denied five counts of indecent assault of a second boy, aged 14 to 15, between 2000 and 2002. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The officer was unaware that Mr Humphreys had been charged [at a much later date] or that he was later to face trial, Mr Williams wrote. Would you like to join Honiton Town Council? These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please David added: It seemed worthwhile marking the change in the law on the day it actually changed. Humphreys, a former mayor of Exmouth, had served for 12 years as a Conservative councillor on East Devon District Council before stepping down ahead of the May 2019 local elections. Gilbert. John Humphries became mayor of Exmouth in 2010 A former town mayor has gone on trial accused of abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s and 2000s. They exchanged vows just 12 hours after the new . In his letter read to councillors, the man wrote: I am one of many victims of John Humphreys crimes and I want members and officers of this council and the public to hear of what I have had to endure for the last 22 years.. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election bid, Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets. Childhood [ edit] First, here is how the Judge described the assaults: East Devon District Council is holdingan extraordinary consultative meeting on Wednesday [28 September], at which the report concerning Mr Humphreys will be reviewed. It was a female police officer. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. John Humphreys, aged 59, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, on trial at Exeter Crown Court, denies ten charges, alleged to have taken place between 1990 and 2002. Humphreys was prosecuted after police found records of a previous complaint from the second victim, first made but not pursued in the 2000s. A former mayor who committed "shocking acts of sexual violence" against two boys has been jailed for 21 years. The second victim met Humphreys when he was aged 14 or 15 in 2001 and off school. Humphreys, aged 59, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, denied but was found guilty of three counts of a serious sexual assault (buggery) and two of indecent assault on the younger boy and five counts of indecent assault against older one. He fought during the American War of Independence, the French Revolutionary Wars, and the Napoleonic Wars. 3 Explain how Kripke might account for the name 'Exmouth' having come into being, if the name is not, in fact, a description. John Humphries became mayor of Exmouth in 2010. We have never lived a lie and always been open and up front about our relationship and Davids students have been very supportive.. They met again in the same way twice and on the first occasion he took him back to his former home in Salterton Road where they had sex again. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. This is a significant change in our country. On Wednesday 7 September, EDDC received a reply from the Conservative Party following a request to East Devon MP Simon Jupp to investigate. Former East Devon councillor and Exmouth mayor John Humphreys has lost his honorary alderman status following his conviction of sexually assaulting two boys between 1990 and 2001. 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