[bots]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

But why then act on it 8 years later (and after the case was dropped due to lack of evidence).

There comes a point when they can no longer be protected, whether the protector is no longer in a position of power or is boxed in. That's how these things usually run

[Crimson Dynamo]

Harvey Proctor
@KHarveyProctor
·

I am deeply concerned by the @scott_mills
story, following his sacking by @BBC
.

Mills was allegedly investigated by the Metropolitan Police, with a file handed
to the CPS who decided there was insufficient evidence to prosecute.

If an individual can be investigated, cleared of prosecution due to insufficient
evidence, & still face professional ruin, then we are entering dangerous
territory.

Institutions must be very careful not to substitute due process with
reputational expediency. Justice cannot operate on suspicion alone, nor can
fairness be preserved if allegations—untested in a court of law—are treated
as proof.

We must ask ourselves: are we upholding justice, or quietly dismantling it?

[arista]

30 years ago?


There must be some damage
assuming the person he knew was under 20.

It could be that the Press were going to go with this
So the BBC had no choice.

Also, Scott himself has not said a word
He still can go to a News Channel!

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

Harvey Proctor
@KHarveyProctor
·

I am deeply concerned by the @scott_mills
story, following his sacking by @BBC
.

Mills was allegedly investigated by the Metropolitan Police, with a file handed
to the CPS who decided there was insufficient evidence to prosecute.

If an individual can be investigated, cleared of prosecution due to insufficient
evidence, & still face professional ruin, then we are entering dangerous
territory.

Institutions must be very careful not to substitute due process with
reputational expediency. Justice cannot operate on suspicion alone, nor can
fairness be preserved if allegations—untested in a court of law—are treated
as proof.

We must ask ourselves: are we upholding justice, or quietly dismantling it?

I don't know why this is a surprise to anyone really. It's quite standard for people in the public eye that any actions which raise serious questions over their character, integrity or conduct can make them unsuitable for employment regardless of whether they've actually been prosecuted. Insufficient evidence to prosecute =/= innocent. It would always be challenging to prosecute so long after the fact

[Parmy]

Early 1990s
Aged 16, Mills barrages his local radio station Power FM with demos, who eventually offer him a presenting slot in the 1am to 6am graveyard shift.

He becomes the youngest mainstream radio presenter in the UK. Jobs at Bristol’s GWR FM, Manchester’s Piccadilly Key 103 and London’s Heart 106.2 soon follow

[arista]

Police now say the teen
was under 16 years old


All News

[arista]

Originally Posted by Parmy

Young boys probably.

Yes Police have now confirmed

[Parmy]

Originally Posted by arista

Police now say the teen
was under 16 years old


All News

Well well well.


Another victim ignored because of the power of the perpetrator

[Crimson Dynamo]

[Crimson Dynamo]

Mills was 24, 25, 26 and 27 when this occurred?

and He knew all this and thought "yes I will take the top job in BBC radio"?

[Benjamin]

But again why now, so long after it all? And why when the charges were dropped and nothing was proven?

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

But again why now, so long after it all? And why when the charges were dropped and nothing was proven?

I can only think The Mirror had the story (they have had all the scoops so far) and contacted them to say we are going to publish

[Cherie]

Its possible that the original case was brought by the boys parents but the boy wouldn't go along with it hence not enough evidence, and now he has changed his mind?

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

I can only think The Mirror had the story (they have had all the scoops so far) and contacted them to say we are going to publish

what scoop though its an old story with no case to answer, I think the boy involved has changed his mind and is now bringing a case against Mills

[bots]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Its possible that the original case was brought by the boys parents but the boy wouldn't go along with it hence not enough evidence, and now he has changed his mind?

it could be an entire new case

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by bots

it could be an entire new case

True

[arista]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

But again why now, so long after it all? And why when the charges were dropped and nothing was proven?

Yes
Lucky Him.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Its possible that the original case was brought by the boys parents but the boy wouldn't go along with it hence not enough evidence, and now he has changed his mind?

Very Possible

[Crimson Dynamo]

Maybe the Martin Clunes Drama has changed a view?

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

Maybe the Martin Clunes Drama has changed a view?

I wondered about the timing as well tbf

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by MTVN

I don't know why this is a surprise to anyone really. It's quite standard for people in the public eye that any actions which raise serious questions over their character, integrity or conduct can make them unsuitable for employment regardless of whether they've actually been prosecuted. Insufficient evidence to prosecute =/= innocent. It would always be challenging to prosecute so long after the fact

…from what’s being revealed in the articles, in 2016-2018 when the investigations were taking place, it was already long after the fact as this was all meant to date back to late 1990’s to 2000…it’s sounding as though none of this was known at the time of his employment and whether it’s been threatened to be revealed by media now, then obviously it was always going to lead to a dismissal regardless of whether the charges were dropped…/dropped/us pursued charges are not any indication of innocence, only that there wasn’t enough for a case to proceed through the court system…which obviously isn’t the same as being found innocent of a charge so there was really little option other than instant dismissal…

[arista]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

Maybe the Martin Clunes Drama has changed a view?

Yes, Top Drama based on Huw Edwards

[Crimson Dynamo]

Did Scott Mills have an obligation to tell the BBC about it (1997-2000 allegations and case) when applying for jobs?

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

Did Scott Mills have an obligation to tell the BBC about it (1997-2000 allegations and case) when applying for jobs?

yes I think that might be the issue

It was a 3 year investigation

[Ammi]

…it’s not really about any legal obligation, it’s about the actions that the BBC choose to take if they feel that there should have been full disclosure and especially if it was all about to be publicly revealed …and they’ve made it very clear what their feeling are with Scott Mills…

Whether an employee has an obligation to inform their employer about sexual assault charges that have not yet been upheld (or have been dropped) depends primarily on the terms of their employment contract and the nature of their role.There is no general, automatic legal obligation to disclose a criminal investigation. However, in practice, failure to disclose can lead to dismissal.…A.I. overview…