His 21-year jail sentence and addition to the sex offenders' list. HP10 9TY. Judge Rose said: You instructed him to never talk about this and you told him that his life wouldnt be worth living if he told.. Judge Rose told Humphreys: "Six of these offences have to be assessed against the modern guideline for rape. 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 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. 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. On Wednesday 7 September, EDDC received a reply from the Conservative Party following a request to East Devon MP Simon Jupp to investigate. He became mayor of Exmouth, Devon, in 2010 and was also a district councillor for 12 years. 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. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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. You decided not to help him and ensure he came to no harm in that situation.. While the legislation permitting councils to meet virtually expired on May 7, and has not been renewed, the council agreed to temporarily change its constitution in order to comply with the law. Please remove the extracts. John Humphreys raped one of the boys after taking him into an. What's he waiting for? He told the council that he had first made a statement to police in 2004 but that the case was dropped the following year. (V) John Drake was of Ashe, Exmouth, county Devon, and married Margaret, daughter and heiress of John Cole. ". "These sentences must be consecutive. Dont open this can of worms right now, was all that was said to me. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. He took the boy to a friends flat and had sex with him before dropping him off. 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. Follow BBC News South West on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 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 has been released on bail and is due to appear for trial on 9 August. Read about our approach to external linking. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. John Humphreys was among 11 aldermen named by the council in December 2019, The council report could mean the alderman title being scrapped or updated to create greater transparency and accountability. You targeted a particularly vulnerable victim. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Calls can be made anonymously. 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. You targeted a particularly vulnerable victim. If you do anything or proceed with this in court, we will come for your friends and family. And one of the guests was Foreign Office Minister and East Devon MP Hugo Swire, who is not only part of the Government who passed the law but became the first British government minister to attend a same sex wedding. Nub News. DeSantis won't say he's running. Would you like to join Honiton Town Council? John Humphreys was an East Devon councillor for around 20 years, and at one point also mayor of Exmouth. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can John Humphreys was the mayor of Exmouth from 2010 to 2012 and a councillor for 12 years. The Council will decide which Civic functions and events it is appropriate to invite Honorary Aldermen to. All I got was a threatening phone call from a Tiverton officer. Humphreys, aged 59, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, is on trial at Exeter Crown Court accused of historic sex offences against two underage boys. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. The Conservative Party was not informed by the LADO of the case. 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. Get the best stories about the things you love most curated by us and delivered to your inbox every day. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 3. Any further uploading of extracts with be forwarded to our legal department. 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 the editor here. A report into how a councillor got an honorary title while under investigation for child sex crimes is to be carried out. 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. 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. He was jailed for 21 years in August and stripped of the title in September. 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. 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. The council will be asked to decide whether they believe an independent investigation is necessary. 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. Former East Devon District Councillor John Humphreys. Read about our approach to external linking. John, mentioned below. A former mayor who committed "shocking acts of sexual violence" against two boys has been jailed for 21 years. The first victim told the jury he met Humphreys in public toilets in Exmouth in 1990 or 1991. First, here is how the Judge described the assaults: Judge Rose said the first victim had been no older than 13 years old when he was picked up by Humphreys outside toilets in St Andrews Road, Exmouth, and driven on three separate occasions to different locations for sex. The. DeSantis won't say he's running. John Humphreys pleaded not guilty to ten charges at Exeter Crown Court. When Humphreys case came to court this year, not being able to talk about how the police had treated me was my biggest concern. Below we read how close he was to the Swires. A former mayor of Exmouth is facing years in jail after being found guilty of the historic sexual abuse of two schoolboys. Prosecuting, Piers Norsworthy told the court the second boy alleged he met Mr Humphreys while doing work experience and was abused at Mr Humphreys' home in Exmouth. John Humphreys, 59, denies three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault against two boys when they were aged between 12 and 15. Humphreys was prosecuted after police found records of a previous complaint from the second victim, first made but not pursued in the 2000s. It was handwritten and wasnt even an apology. 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. 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. 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. The officer who led the inquiry into his historic abuse, said the verdict and sentence showed "nobody is above the law, regardless of their standing in the community". Former mayor guilty of sexual abusing two boys, Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. I think there are some 20 counties now where people can get married if they are same-sex couples. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. They exchanged vows just 12 hours after the new . John Humphreys, 59, denies three counts of. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk. A former mayor who committed "shocking acts of sexual violence" against two boys has been jailed for 21 years. Police Sergeant Angela Galasso said: "I can only thank the complainants in this case for their tenacity, patience and the trust that they have continued to place in myself and colleagues investigating these matters. 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. 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. John Humphreys is currently serving 21 years in prison after being convicted last August of assaulting two teenage boys. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. 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. What's he waiting for? The court heard Humphreys denies ever having any sexual activity with either of the boys. Something went wrong, please try again later. Ref exe 7961-14-14SH To order your copy of this photograph go to. The first victim came forward to report Humphreys in 2015. 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. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. A former town mayor has gone on trial accused of abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s and 2000s. Today (Wednesday 20 April), a motion was approved by councillors at the East Devon District Council (EDDC) Full Council meeting. He only became aware of the fact that Mr Humphreys had been charged and stood trial after the conviction in 2021. 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. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk. "It is clear you caused severe psychological harm which has damaged and blighted the life of your victims.". I made an official complaint about the threats and was asked into Sidmouth police station. Owl has been asked (31 August) to delete the extracts from page 286 and page 445 by Susan de Soissons | Director, Author & Media Relations Little, Brown Book Group: I write to remind you that permission has not been granted to extract from Diary of an MPs Wife by Sasha Swire. Judge Timothy Rose said: "Six of these offences have to be assessed against the modern guideline for rape. Would you like to join Honiton Town Council? He is . contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 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Humphreys, aged 59, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, on trial at Exeter Crown Court accused of historic sex offences against two underage boys, denies ten charges against him . At the time he was under investigation by the police for sexual assault of two boys between 1990 and 2001. 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. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Former mayor of Exmouth John Humphreys has been jailed for 21 years for sexually abusing two schoolboys, John Humphreys during his tenure as Exmouth's mayor. Only this morning a lady approached me in The Strand and congratulated me. 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. 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Former Exmouth mayor John Humphreys who is accused of sexually abusing to boys in thr 1990s and 2000s. 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). 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, 59, was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault at Exeter Crown Court. Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 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. Below we read how close he was to the Swires. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Follow BBC Spotlight on Twitter and Facebook. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. He was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault. A council which allowed a paedophile councillor to stay in office for three . What's he waiting for? By Ewan Murrie. He also denied five counts of indecent assault of a second boy, aged 14 to 15, between 2000 and 2002. 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. 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In view of Mr Humphreys conviction and offences, I do not believe he is a fit person to hold this honour. The court heard Humphreys denies ever having any sexual activity with either of the boys. 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. Read more: Former Mayor of Exmouth John Humphreys denies abusing boys. Cllr Humphreys added: We have been very encouraged by peoples reactions, everybody has been really very supportive. 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. Cllr John Humphreys, speaking on behalf of Exmouth Town Council added: "This new facility sets Exmouth up for many decades to come. 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