Police have received complaints from 589 people in underage sexual abuse
related to BBC's top presenter Jimmy Savile and others. 450
complainants claim they were sexually assaulted by the late presenter.
He's a suspect in 31 allegations of rape in seven different areas of the
country.
A police report of investigation in Jimmy's pedophile scandal during his
career in showbiz over several decades will be released in the New
Year. Commander Peter Spindler from Scotland Yard said, "These levels of
reporting of sexual abuse against a single individual are unprecedented
in the U.K."
"Our officers will continue to investigate allegations made against
those who potentially can be brought to justice. So far the Operation
Yewtree team have detained seven suspects and assisted in the arrest of
three others elsewhere in the country. More arrests nationally will be
forthcoming."
"Once again I want to pay tribute to those who have spoken out and
bravely shared their experiences of sexual assault," he added. "As a
result of their collective efforts we have a great opportunity to learn
from the past, develop our understanding of sexual exploitation and
improve our safeguarding procedures."
"Our response should send a clear warning to anyone today now in a
position of power and influence who abuse their status to sexually
exploit children and young people - victims will be listened to and
robust action taken."
Savile is believed to have abused young girls in BBC's dressing room and
in hospitals where he did charity works. Among those arrested in the
investigation are publicist Max Clifford, singer Gary Glitter, comedian
Freddie Starr and DJ Dave Lee Travis.
Savile died in 2011 at the age of 84. His scandal prompted George
Entwistle's resignation as BBC's Director General and raised question to
Mark Thompson, now a chief executive of New York Times, on whether he
knew about the abuse when he held the position as Director General in
BBC.
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