As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 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. 4. A Gannett Company. Would you like to join Honiton Town Council? 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 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. 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. Axminster MP raises residents' concerns over poor performance of South West Water in parliament, Man arrested in Bideford over burglary as police swoop to town, Jaw-dropping Victorian gothic home is one of Plymouth's most extravagant properties, Station master arrested after dozens killed in Greece train crash, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The Conservative group at East Devon District Council (EDDC) insists that any party-led enquiry into the case is a matter for the national party. 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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". He alleges that besides making no progress on the case, the police harassed him. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The second victim met Humphreys when he was aged 14 or 15 in 2001 and off school. I do hope that the people who are against same-sex marriage will think again.. 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. (V) John Drake was of Ashe, Exmouth, county Devon, and married Margaret, daughter and heiress of John Cole. Mr Humphreys was the mayor of Exmouth between 2012 and 2014. 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. The Conservative Party was not informed by the LADO of the case. 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. 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. 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. ". John Humphreys was considered to be a pillar of the community but now faces years in jail, Get the pick of the week's best stories and fascinating features direct to your inbox every Saturday and Sunday morning in our exclusive Weekender newsletter. 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. Get the best stories about the things you love most curated by us and delivered to your inbox every day. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. All I got was a threatening phone call from a Tiverton officer. Devon and Cornwall Police praised the two victims who came forward to report and give evidence against him. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Humphreys was among 11 aldermen named by the council in December 2019. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. contact the editor here. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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. Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS). Convicted sex offender and former East Devon councillor John Humphreys Claims the police failed to act upon early reports of sexual assault by former Exmouth Mayor John Humphreys have been brought to the attention of the Chief Constable. You targeted a particularly vulnerable victim. John Humphreys has been found guilty of ten charges, relating to the sexual assault of two young boys between 1990 and 2001. John Humphreys is currently serving 21 years in prison after being convicted last August of assaulting two teenage boys. Exeter Crown Court heard the two boys came forward independently when they were adults. The council chamber was packed for the ceremony, and the reception saw 110 friends and family mark the occasion at the nearby Masonic Hall. DeSantis won't say he's running. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to You targeted a particularly vulnerable victim. 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. 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.. I made an official complaint about the threats and was asked into Sidmouth police station. 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. I couldnt believe it. 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. 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. At the time he was under investigation by the police for sexual assault of two boys between 1990 and 2001. 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. Humphreys denied having any sexual contact with either boy, but was found guilty of all charges by majority verdicts after an eight-day trial. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. EDDC councillors have agreed to commission an in-depth investigation into John Humphrey's receipt of the honorary alderman honour > Sidmouth. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. John Humphries became mayor of Exmouth in 2010. In his letter read to councillors, the man wrote: I am one of many victims of John Humphreys crimes and I want members and officers of this council and the public to hear of what I have had to endure for the last 22 years.. He took the boy to a friend's flat and had sex with him before dropping him off. I think there are some 20 counties now where people can get married if they are same-sex couples. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please 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. However, he was not charged or the information about his arrest made public. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please He told the council that he had first made a statement to police in 2004 but that the case was dropped the following year. You decided not to help him and ensure he came to no harm in that situation.. Editors' Code of Practice. Read about our approach to external linking. But it still took another six years for justice to be done.. First, here is how the Judge described the assaults: 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. 2023 BBC. DeSantis won't say he's running. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 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. 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 They met again in the same way twice and on the first occasion he . 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Choose what you love here (Devon), Police name driver who was killed in Dartmoor crash, Fire crews called to Exeter Quay after man falls into water - updates. When police asked him why he had decided to make a complaint, he replied because Ive had 25 years of sleepless nights. Its a growing thing, and Im glad to see that., This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Former mayor guilty of sexual abusing two boys, Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. Former Mayor John Humphreys was jailed for 21 years for abusing boys . The court heard Humphreys denies ever having any sexual activity with either of the boys. The position was established under the Local Government Act 1972 and is awarded in recognition of valued service to the community represented and the council. 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