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BBC Board admits it ‘fell short and failed people’ following Tim Westwood review
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BBC Board admits it ‘fell short and failed people’ following Tim Westwood review

BBC Board admits it ‘fell short and failed people’ following Tim Westwood review
Source: The Standard
Published: Feb, 25 2025 16:42

The BBC Board has apologised after a review found it “did not take adequate action” upon learning about concerns regarding the behaviour of veteran DJ Tim Westwood. The 67-year-old former hip hop DJ previously said he “strongly denies all allegations of inappropriate behaviour” as he faces historical sexual abuse allegations from multiple women at the height of his career.

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