Miss Fiona Elder, defending, said Humphreys knows he will receive a long jail sentence. 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. The 59-year-old, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, denies three counts of a serious sexual assault. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. John Humphrys announces exit from Mastermind after 18 years as host Home News John Humphrys says he is not a 'fan' of Boris Johnson Home News Fury as John Humphrys criticises BBC for. He has been released on bail and is due to appear for trial on 9 August. Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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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. Follow BBC News South West on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 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. 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. Nub News. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Editors' Code of Practice. 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. The LADO process provides a vital opportunity for information to be shared in a confidential environment between all relevant organisations in circumstances such as this. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. His younger brother Israel Pellew also pursued a naval career. 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. A former mayor of Exmouth is facing years in jail after being found guilty of the historic sexual abuse of two schoolboys. Admiral Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth, GCB (19 April 1757 - 23 January 1833) was a British naval officer. Both victims reported the incidents separately almost a decade apart. The court heard Humphreys denies ever having any sexual activity with either of the boys. Read about our approach to external linking. This is a significant change in our country. As well as being a long-standing member of the Conservative Party, East Devon district and Exmouth town councillor, Humphreys is a former mayor of Exmouth. John Humphreys became mayor of Exmouth in 2010. He fought during the American War of Independence, the French Revolutionary Wars, and the Napoleonic Wars. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. A motion to be put this week to East Devon District Council (EDDC), which was run during that time by the Conservatives, but is now under the control of the East Devon Alliance party, asks the council to commission an investigation into how Humphreys was able to continue as a councillor and a school governor, despite his arrest in 2016. 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. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. The approach means that at present, meetings are being held virtually, but only reach indicative decisions. Humphreys was among 11 aldermen named by the council in December 2019. The Conservative Party was not informed by the LADO of the case. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. At the time he was under investigation by the police for sexual assault of two. The 21-year jail sentence and addition to the sex offenders list for life, reflect the gravity of his crimes.". 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. They exchanged vows just 12 hours after the new . They met again in the same way twice and on the first occasion he . Explain why that description does not 'rigidly designate' you in all possible scenarios. Judge Rose told Humphreys: "Six of these offences have to be assessed against the modern guideline for rape. A former mayor has appeared at Exeter Crown Court charged with the sexual assault of two boys. Had we been involved in this process and made aware of the details we would have been able to take the appropriate steps. John Humphreys, 59, denies three counts of. 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. 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. 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. Former mayor guilty of sexual abusing two boys, Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Humphreys, of Hartley Road, Exmouth became mayor of Exmouth, Devon, in 2010 and was also a district councillor for 12 years. Humphreys, of Hartley Road, Exmouth became mayor of. These incidents were entirely separate and 10 years apart against two children who did not know each other.". A council which allowed a paedophile councillor to stay in office for three . "It is clear you caused severe psychological harm which has damaged and blighted the life of your victims. Mr Jupp says he is not involved in selecting prospective councillors and passed the letter to the chair of the local party for a response. You targeted a particularly vulnerable victim. 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. 2023 BBC. In Mr Williams email in May this year, prompted by an enquiry by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, he told councillors of a further LADO meeting planned for November 2016 prior to any decision by the police to charge Mr Humphreys. 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. A large part of their lives has been dominated by unimaginable experiences as children. Follow BBC News South West on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 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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. 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. "These were shocking acts of sexual violence. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Below we read how close he was to the Swires. John Humphreys pleaded not guilty to ten charges at Exeter Crown Court. Former Conservative East Devon councillor and Exmouth mayor John Humphreys was made an alderman in December 2019. Mr Humphreys denied ten charges at Exeter Crown Court against two boys. DeSantis won't say he's running. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. I wasnt given anything in writing that I could take away. He was jailed. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. John Humphreys raped one of the boys after taking him into an. What's he waiting for? 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. 3 Explain how Kripke might account for the name 'Exmouth' having come into being, if the name is not, in fact, a description. ". The jury were out for more than eight hours before they delivered their majority verdicts. Would you like to join Honiton Town Council? Humphreys sexually assaulted one boy aged 12 to 13 between 1990 and 1991, and a second boy aged 14 to 15 between 1999 and 2001. 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.. Read about our approach to external linking. Please remove the extracts. The second victim met Humphreys when he was aged 14 or 15 in 2001 and off school. This involvement would have ultimately prevented from him becoming a Conservative candidate and undertaking activities on behalf of the Conservative Party as detailed in your letter.. The first victim told the jury he met Humphreys in public toilets in Exmouth in 1990 or 1991. Gardening firm boss Humphreys was Mayor of Exmouth from 2010 to 2012 and a councillor for 12 years. "These were shocking acts of sexual violence. A Gannett Company. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk. Calls can be made anonymously. Its a growing thing, and Im glad to see that., This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. I dont think thats undermining society; I think thats helping to make society richer.. Alice. sean paul reyes settlement Read about our approach to external linking. It was handwritten and wasnt even an apology. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. John Humphreys was an East Devon councillor for around 20 years, and at one point also mayor of Exmouth. By Ewan Murrie. The trial has begun of a former mayor of Exmouth who stands accused of historic sex offences against two underage boys. 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. Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh, 2015 Party Candidate Votes % % Liberal Democrats: Brenda O. Taylor 1,317 Liberal Democrats: Steve Gazzard 1,239 Conservative: Mr Williams describes how the East Devon council officer then had no further communication with the county council or the police after November 2016. A former town mayor has gone on trial accused of abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s and 2000s. If you do anything or proceed with this in court, we will come for your friends and family. Former Conservative East Devon councillor and Exmouth mayor John Humphreys was made an alderman in December 2019. 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. 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.. 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Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please 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 He added: It must have been obvious to you that he was a vulnerable young boy that had a attended a location that was entirely unsuitable for him. He admitted that nobody quite understood what such titles were for, beyond a general recognition of services to the council. Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. He said he was assaulted for the first time after being taken back to his home during a lunch break and was so confused that he froze. Something went wrong, please try again later. Humphreys was prosecuted after police found records of a previous complaint from the second victim, first made but not pursued in the 2000s. In that letter, Cllr Bruce De Saram writes: Devon County Council has admitted that they were notified of concerns by the NSPCC dating back as far as 2014 and of [John Humphreys] arrest in 2016 and failed to follow the correct process..EDDC were informed of the case by Devon County Council in March 2016 through the LADO process.. jefferson county al property tax exemption for seniors tassp assistant principal conference 2022 obsidian dataview sort by date. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. In 2015, after many more years of mental stress, a knock came on the door of my mums house. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can He also denied five counts of indecent assault of a second boy, aged 14 to 15, between 2000 and 2002. 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. The court heard Humphreys abused the boy on two occasions and on the third meeting, the victim was subjected to a brutal sexual assault he described as rape. He only became aware of the fact that Mr Humphreys had been charged and stood trial after the conviction in 2021. second Pg.234 wife of Walter Raleigh, father of Sir Walter Raleigh. 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. Want our best stories with fewer ads and alerts when the biggest news stories drop? Furthermore, the police also give clear instruction on what can or cant be said so as to avoid potentially jeopardising any information.. 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. News Advertisement Features Local Features Local News Local Sport Opinion . In view of Mr Humphreys conviction and offences, I do not believe he is a fit person to hold this honour. He denies ever having any sexual activity with either of the boys. Both. You can stay up to date on the top news near you with DevonLive's FREE newsletters enter your email address at the top of the page or go here, Former Mayor of Exmouth John Humphreys, who was jailed for sexually abusing boys, Former mayor of Exmouth John Humphreys has been jailed for 21 years for sexually abusing two schoolboys. The council will be asked to decide whether they believe an independent investigation is necessary. Urgent appeal for more care workers in Devon as current shortage unsustainable, Hugo Swire 2023 Speech on the Australia/New Zealand Trade Bill and Maiden Speech in the House of Lords (Baron Swire), Ten years since Feniton councillor caught planning influenceclaims, UK government is hiding 28bn of stealth cuts to public services, saysreport, Cllr Mike Howe quits EDDC Tory group. His 21-year jail sentence and addition to the sex offenders' list. Cllr Ian Thomas, chair of East Devon District Council, said: Firstly, and most importantly, I would like to extend my sympathy and that of the council, to the two victims and their families. Photo by Simon Horn. John Humphreys, 59, was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault at Exeter Crown Court. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. A former mayor has appeared at Exeter Crown Court charged with the sexual assault of two boys. Judge Timothy Rose said: "Six of these offences have to be assessed against the modern guideline for rape. He became mayor of Exmouth, Devon, in 2010 and was also a district councillor for 12 years. Dont open this can of worms right now, was all that was said to me. David added: It seemed worthwhile marking the change in the law on the day it actually changed. 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. Get the best stories about the things you love most curated by us and delivered to your inbox every day. Below we read how close he was to the Swires. 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. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. "It is clear you caused severe psychological harm which has damaged and blighted the life of your victims.". He also denied five counts of indecent assault of a second boy, aged 14 to 15, between 2000 and 2002. 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. HP10 9TY. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. In 2021 he was charged with 10 accounts of serious sexual offences against two teenagers in the 1990s and 2000s, and is now serving 21 years in prison. Exeter Crown Court heard the two boys came forward independently when they were adults. 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. The victim questioned why Mr Humphreys was allowed to carry on as councillor whilst he was being investigated, a process which began in May 2016. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 'It included a statement that was read out on behalf of a victim of John Humphreys, the former mayor of Exmouth who was . He denied having any sexual contact with either boy but was found guilty of all charges by majority verdicts at the end of an eight day trial at Exeter Crown Court. Read about our approach to external linking. A former mayor who committed "shocking acts of sexual violence" against two boys has been jailed for 21 years. He was nominated and awarded the Honorary Alderman title by East Devon District Council in December 2019, with Humphreys accepting the honour despite knowing that he was under investigation by the police for the offences. 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. John Humphreys was an East Devon councillor for around 20 years, and at one point also mayor of Exmouth. He cant defend the indefensible, Breaking news: Hancock rejected expert Covid advice, leaked messagessuggest, Rockfish bids to buy public toilets as part of plans for Sidmouth seafrontrestaurant, More pre-election angst this time in North Devon TownCouncil, Westminster debate on SWW Jupp sets disappointing tone with political pointscoring, Conflicts of Interest in East Devon .. Anna Minton's report, East Devon Alliance Matters (discussion group), Vision Group for Sidmouth Futures Forum, What Do They Know (Freedom of Information (FOI) requests). A Gannett Company. Labour councillor Paul Millar told the committee that the award was "full of potential cronyism and done in total secrecy without any safeguards". 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 former mayor has been found guilty of sexually abusing two boys. 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. What's he waiting for? 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