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Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Both. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. John Humphreys was the mayor of Exmouth from 2010 to 2012 and a councillor for 12 years. A report into how a councillor got an honorary title while under investigation for child sex crimes is to be carried out. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The first victim was aged about 13 when he was picked up by Humphreys in public toilets in Manor Gardens in Exmouth, which was a well-known gay meeting spot or cottage at the time in 1990 or 1991. A man accusing former Exmouth mayor John Humphreys of sexually assaulting him as a teenager while he was on school work experience told a jury he 'just froze' when abused. Would you like to join Honiton Town Council? Humphreys, of Hartley Road, Exmouth became mayor of Exmouth, Devon, in 2010 and was also a district councillor for 12 years. Read More - Former Exmouth mayor jailed for 21 years over schoolboy abuse. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to The 21-year jail sentence and addition to the sex offenders list for life, reflect the gravity of his crimes.". Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran, Ruling party wins Nigeria's presidential election, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Finland starts construction of Russia border fence, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets, Pictures show devastation after Greece train disaster. He was prosecuted after police unearthed records of a previous complaint from the second victim, which was not pursued when it was first made in the 2000s. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. All I got was a threatening phone call from a Tiverton officer. Its a growing thing, and Im glad to see that., This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Judge Rose said: You instructed him to never talk about this and you told him that his life wouldnt be worth living if he told.. John Humphreys pleaded not guilty to ten charges at Exeter Crown Court. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. He took the boy to a friend's flat and had sex with him before dropping him off. Read about our approach to external linking. LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) is a role in the childrens services department of the county council role which coordinates a response to concerns about risks to children. 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. First, here is how the Judge described the assaults: 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. Download our app on iPhone or Android. 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. About Author Becca Gliddon eastdevonnews.co.uk Humphreys, aged 59, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, on trial at Exeter Crown Court accused of historic sex offences against two These incidents were entirely separate and 10 years apart against two children who did not know each other.". Devon and Cornwall Police praised the two victims who came forward to report and give evidence against him. The trial has begun of a former mayor of Exmouth who stands accused of historic sex offences against two underage boys. When Cllr Humphreys and former Journal reporter David tied the knot in front of family and friends it marked the first-ever same-sex marriage, both in Exmouth and East Devon. Former Exmouth mayor John Humphreys has been found guilty of historic sex offences against two underage boys dating back to the 1990s. Read about our approach to external linking. John Humphreys, aged 59, was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court today [Friday 20 August] after a jury this week found him guilty of ten charges following a trial. Would you like to join Honiton Town Council? The former Mayor was arrested in May 2016 and finally jailed for 21 years after a long police investigation in 2021. The victim said he was taken to Woodbury Common on the third meeting where he was subjected to a brutal sexual assault he described as rape. Judge Timothy Rose adjourned sentence to Friday to allow the victims time to update impact statements. Mr Williams describes how the East Devon council officer then had no further communication with the county council or the police after November 2016. Enter your email address to receive emails whenever there is a new post. 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. Cllr Thomas added: "In 2019, an Extraordinary General Meeting of East Devon District Council awarded the position of Honorary Alderman to Mr Humphreys. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Cllr Humphreys added: We have been very encouraged by peoples reactions, everybody has been really very supportive. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. By Ewan Murrie. 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. Gardening firm boss Humphreys was Mayor of Exmouth from 2010 to 2012 and a councillor for 12 years. I do hope that the people who are against same-sex marriage will think again.. David Marston and John Humphreys lead their guests down the steps of Exmouth Town Hall on Saturday with David's niece Olivia McFarland following their wedding ceremony. What's he waiting for? Had we been involved in this process and made aware of the details we would have been able to take the appropriate steps. 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. Humphreys was arrested in 2015 and put on bail in 2016 for the crimes he eventually convicted of. 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. Former Mayor John Humphreys was jailed for 21 years in 2021 for sexually abusing young boys. First, here is how the Judge described the assaults: Judge Rose said the first victim had been no older than 13 years old when he was picked up by Humphreys outside toilets in St Andrews Road, Exmouth, and driven on three separate occasions to different locations for sex. You targeted a particularly vulnerable victim. sean paul reyes settlement Last week former Mayor of Exmouth and District Councillor John Humphreys, who was also appointed an honorary Alderman in Dec 2019, was jailed for 21 years for a series of sexual assaults. In 2015, after many more years of mental stress, a knock came on the door of my mums house. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 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. Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. 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. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. I will therefore be convening an Extraordinary General Meeting at 6pm on Tuesday, September 7, with the sole recommendation being that the honour is withdrawn forthwith. EDDCs Chief Executive will prepare a report for consideration at a future meeting of the councils Cabinet.". 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A powerful letter was read out during a recent East Devon Council meeting from one of John Humphreys' victims. Photo by Simon Horn. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. You targeted a particularly vulnerable victim.. I hope that the conviction and sentence handed down may offer some level of closure. What's he waiting for? Would you like to join Honiton Town Council? John Humphreys, 59, abused two boys - who were aged around 13 and 15 - in the 1990s. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. VideoRecord 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. 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Judge Timothy Rose said he had caused "severe psychological harm" to the victims and many of his assaults would now be classified as rape. Nub News. 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. 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