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. 2023 BBC. Former Conservative East Devon councillor and Exmouth mayor John Humphreys was made an alderman in December 2019. "These were shocking acts of sexual violence. Exeter Crown Court heard the two boys came forward independently when they were adults. He has been released on bail and is due to appear for trial on 9 August. Humphreys later offered him holiday jobs and went on to abuse him on other occasions, telling him this doesnt mean you are gay. EDDC councillors have agreed to commission an in-depth investigation into John Humphrey's receipt of the honorary alderman honour > Sidmouth. Former East Devon District Councillor John Humphreys. He was jailed for 21 years in August and stripped of the title in September. Would you like to join Honiton Town Council? Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Judge Timothy Rose adjourned sentence to Friday to allow the victims time to update impact statements. Would you like to join Honiton Town Council? I just felt like blurting it out, stood in the box, once all the lies were being thrown at me. 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. John Humphreys, 59, was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault in the 1990s and 2000s at Exeter Crown Court. 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). The committee's chairman, Conservative Tom Wright, said: "Had it not been for the horrific, scandalous affair of the councillor from Exmouth [John Humphreys], this [issue] probably would not have raised itself.". 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. Humphreys, of Hartley Road, Exmouth became mayor of. Mr Williams describes how the East Devon council officer then had no further communication with the county council or the police after November 2016. Humphreys was prosecuted after police found records of a previous complaint from the second victim, first made but not pursued in the 2000s. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. It was a female police officer. second Pg.234 wife of Walter Raleigh, father of Sir Walter Raleigh. VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. John Humphreys, 59, was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault at Exeter Crown Court. John Humphreys became mayor of Exmouth in 2010. Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. "You provided positive service to the community in your political career and as Mayor of Exmouth but your pursuit of a respectable life was undertaken while the dark and awful secret of your sexual offending remained unknown. "These sentences must be consecutive. Admiral Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth, GCB (19 April 1757 - 23 January 1833) was a British naval officer. Mr Piers Norsworthy, prosecuting, said he would submit a schedule setting out the sentencing guidelines for modern offences which are the equivalent to those he was convicted of. "Both victims have voiced separately that they feared they would never be believed or that their complaints would be taken seriously. He is . Councillor Jessica Bailey has put forward a proposal for an independent investigation which is estimated to take eight to 12 weeks if commissioned. The Conservative Party was not informed by the LADO of the case. BBC South West. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Read about our approach to external linking. He was jailed for 21 years by Judge Rose, who also put him on the sex offenders register for life. East Devon District Council is holdingan extraordinary consultative meeting on Wednesday [28 September], at which the report concerning Mr Humphreys will be reviewed. Ref exe 7961-14-14SH To order your copy of this photograph go to. 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. It was handwritten and wasnt even an apology. The court heard when police asked him why he had decided to make a complaint, he replied: "Because I've had 25 years of sleepless nights.". 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The couple first met 22 years ago when David was working on the Journal covering an aid convoy to Romania, and John was one of the volunteers. They convened meetings to discuss Cllr Humphreys case in 2016. Anyone who may have been affected by anything raised in this article can contact police in their local area by emailing 101@dc.police.uk or calling 101. contact the editor here. Former mayor who sexually abused two boys jailed, Former mayor guilty of sexual abusing two boys, Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He had also been questioned for similar offences in 2005 but no charges were brought. Humphreys was among 11 aldermen named by the council in December 2019. Former East Devon councillor and Exmouth mayor John Humphreys has lost his honorary alderman status following his conviction of sexually assaulting two boys between 1990 and 2001. He allegedly met the first boy in a public toilet and went on to have sex with him on three occasions, including once at a building on Woodbury Common. East Devon District Councillors have voted to commission an independent report to investigate the circumstances of how former Councillor John Humphreys was given the honour of being an alderman despite his arrest for sexually abusing two boys. 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. 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. 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. While a further LADO meeting was organised for January 2017, this was postponed a number of times, and then cancelled.. The meeting, which will be held virtually, will only provide an indicative decision, following the decision made by the council last month to change their standing orders to allow them to meet via Zoom again as a result of rising coronavirus rates in the district. 2023 BBC. 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.. When the revelations about Jimmy Savile came out after his death in 2011, the victim decided to try again. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Would you like to join Honiton Town Council? John Humphreys was convicted last month at Exeter Crown Court of sexually assaulting two boys between 1990 and 2001. Humphreys, of Hartley Road, Exmouth was also put on the sex offenders' register for life. Mr Humphreys denied ten charges at Exeter Crown Court against two boys. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Humphreys, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, stood accused of two counts of indecent assault and three counts of buggery on a boy aged 12 to 13 between 1990 and 1991. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. His younger brother Israel Pellew also pursued a naval career. John Humphreys was an East Devon councillor for around 20 years, and at one point also mayor of Exmouth. Photo by Simon Horn. 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. John Humphreys, 59, abused two boys - who were aged around 13 and 15 - in the 1990s. Judge Timothy Rose adjourned sentence to Friday to allow the victims time to update impact statements. I hope that the conviction and sentence handed down may offer some level of closure. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Furthermore, the police also give clear instruction on what can or cant be said so as to avoid potentially jeopardising any information.. John Humphreys, 59, was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault at Exeter Crown Court. 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. 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"It is clear you caused severe psychological harm which has damaged and blighted the life of your victims. Read More - Former Exmouth mayor jailed for 21 years over schoolboy abuse. 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. Former Mayor John Humphreys was jailed for 21 years in 2021 for sexually abusing young boys. 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. 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. His near exact words were Humphreys is now mayor. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Humphreys, aged 59, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, had denied the ten charges against him, said to have taken place between 1990 and 2002, but was convicted by a jury at Exeter Crown Court today (Wednesday, August 18). Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. He denies ever having any sexual activity with either of the boys. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. On Wednesday 7 September, EDDC received a reply from the Conservative Party following a request to East Devon MP Simon Jupp to investigate. Its a growing thing, and Im glad to see that., This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's He became mayor of Exmouth, Devon, in 2010 and was also a district councillor for 12 years. He was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault. This is a significant change in our country. 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 East Devon District Councillors have voted to commission an independent report to investigate the circumstances of how former Councillor John Humphreys came to be nominated and bestowed the. Dont open this can of worms right now, was all that was said to me. Id not been believed twice but the other victim was a lot older than me and maybe more credible, and there was a third and fourth victim, too. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. He sexually assaulted one boy aged 12 to 13 between 1990 and 1991, and a second boy aged 14 to 15 between 1999 and 2001. Below we read how close he was to the Swires. Here is how Sasha describes the relationship between John Humphreys and the Swires. John Humphries became mayor of Exmouth in 2010. HP10 9TY. The title of Honorary Alderman does not confer any special privileges or rights upon the appointee to speak or vote at Council meetings, beyond the rights and privileges already afforded to the public. In 2015, after many more years of mental stress, a knock came on the door of my mums house. 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. The second victim met Humphreys when he was aged 14 or 15 in 2001 and off school on work experience. contact the editor here. Editors' Code of Practice. Today (Wednesday 20 April), a motion was approved by councillors at the East Devon District Council (EDDC) Full Council meeting. Only this morning a lady approached me in The Strand and congratulated me. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please History was made in Exmouth on Saturday as mayor John Humphreys and teacher David Marston said 'I do' on Saturday. Alice. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. John Humphreys, 59, was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Read about our approach to external linking. John, mentioned below. Something went wrong, please try again later. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The council will be asked to decide whether they believe an independent investigation is necessary. 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. 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It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 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. He was jailed. Former Mayor of Exmouth John Humphreys has been jailed for 21 years after sexually abusing two boys, John Humphreys became mayor of Exmouth in 2010 and was a district councillor for 12 years. You targeted a particularly vulnerable victim. Enter your email address to receive emails whenever there is a new post. 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. John Humphreys was an East Devon councillor for around 20 years, and at one point also mayor of Exmouth. Judge Timothy Rose said he had caused "severe psychological harm" to the victims and many of his assaults would now be classified as rape. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Cllr Thomas added: "In 2019, an Extraordinary General Meeting of East Devon District Council awarded the position of Honorary Alderman to Mr Humphreys. The former Mayor was arrested in May 2016 and finally jailed for 21 years after a long police investigation in 2021. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. A Gannett Company. John Humphreys is currently serving 21 years in prison after being convicted last August of assaulting two teenage boys. I made an official complaint about the threats and was asked into Sidmouth police station. At the time he was under investigation by the police for sexual assault of two. 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. He told the Journal: It was a pleasant, happy occasion. 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. An extraordinary council meeting is set to be held to strip a former councillor of his Honorary Alderman title after his conviction for child sex offences. "I sincerely hope that this guilty verdict will now provide this validation and allow them to feel that they can move on with their lives.". You decided not to help him and ensure he came to no harm in that situation.. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk. He told the council: I rang up to get the case reopened again in 2012. When police asked him why he had decided to make a complaint, he replied because Ive had 25 years of sleepless nights. HP10 9TY. Read about our approach to external linking. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. He told the council that he had first made a statement to police in 2004 but that the case was dropped the following year. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. They exchanged vows just 12 hours after the new . Get the best stories about the things you love most curated by us and delivered to your inbox every day. Gardening firm boss Humphreys was Mayor of Exmouth from 2010 to 2012 and a councillor for 12 years. Get the best stories about the things you love most curated by us and delivered to your inbox every day. Follow BBC Spotlight on Twitter and Facebook. He is not only a former Mayor and long-serving Conservative councillor but also served as governor of a primary school for many years. 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. The court heard the second victim had been around the age of 15 and on work experience with Humphreyss gardening firm when he was sexually assaulted multiple times by the defendant, who orchestrated time alone with the teenager. These incidents were entirely separate and 10 years apart against two children who did not know each other.". 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. It could mean the alderman title being scrapped or updated to create greater transparency and accountability, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS). 2023 BBC. 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. 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