"These were shocking acts of sexual violence. 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. The court heard Humphreys denies ever having any sexual activity with either of the boys. 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. 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. 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. He also denied five counts of indecent assault of a second boy, aged 14 to 15, between 2000 and 2002. If you do anything or proceed with this in court, we will come for your friends and family. It could mean the alderman title being scrapped or updated to create greater transparency and accountability, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS). At the time he was under investigation by the police for sexual assault of two. 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. 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. Any further uploading of extracts with be forwarded to our legal department. Former East Devon District Councillor John Humphreys. He only became aware of the fact that Mr Humphreys had been charged and stood trial after the conviction in 2021. 2023 BBC. It is important to know that LADO meetings are held in the strictest confidence. Mr Humphreys was the mayor of Exmouth between 2012 and 2014. 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. 2. John Humphreys, 59, was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault at Exeter Crown Court. He took the boy to a friends flat and had sex with him before dropping him off. 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. "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.". Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Follow BBC Spotlight on Twitter and Facebook. You targeted a particularly vulnerable victim. Judge Rose said Humphreys actions caused the male long-lasting psychological harm, lasting decades, The Judge said: These were shocking acts of sexual violence. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. He is openly gay and became one of the first people in Britain to take part in a same sex wedding when he married his partner in April 2014 on the first day the new law came into effect. He is not only a former Mayor and long-serving Conservative councillor but also served as governor of a primary school for many years. But it still took another six years for justice to be done.. 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. A powerful letter was read out during a recent East Devon Council meeting from one of John Humphreys' victims. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Mr Humphreys is alleged to have sexually assaulted one boy aged 12 to 13 between 1990 and 1991, and a second boy aged 14 to 15 between 1999 and 2001. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. What's he waiting for? Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. EDDCs Chief Executive will prepare a report for consideration at a future meeting of the councils Cabinet.". 2023 BBC. Would you like to join Honiton Town Council? Read about our approach to external linking. John Humphries became mayor of Exmouth in 2010. Nub News. A council which allowed a paedophile councillor to stay in office for three . Cllr Humphreys said: It was a wonderful day and we were delighted to be able to do something that was not only of personal importance but something we believe is of national importance in our home town.. John Humphreys has been found guilty of ten charges relating to the sexual assault of two young boys between 1990 and 2001. John Humphreys, aged 59, was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court today [Friday 20 August] after a jury this week found him guilty of ten charges following a trial. The LADO process provides a vital opportunity for information to be shared in a confidential environment between all relevant organisations in circumstances such as this. Judge Timothy Rose said he had caused "severe psychological harm" to the victims and many of his assaults would now be classified as rape. He has been released on bail and is due to appear for trial on 9 August. He is . John Humphreys, 59, denies three counts of. Read more: Former Mayor of Exmouth John Humphreys denies abusing boys. Below we read how close he was to the Swires. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Cllr Thomas added: "In 2019, an Extraordinary General Meeting of East Devon District Council awarded the position of Honorary Alderman to Mr Humphreys. Get the best stories about the things you love most curated by us and delivered to your inbox every day. While a further LADO meeting was organised for January 2017, this was postponed a number of times, and then cancelled.. 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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Humphreys, aged 59, of Hartley Road, is on trial at Exeter Crown Court where he denies ten charges of historic sex offences against two boys alleged to have taken place between 1990 and 2002. Humphreys became mayor of Exmouth in Devon in 2010. ". 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. 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 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. Yet, during the time between arrest and imprisonment, he was still the 'lead member for Exmouth' and bestowed the honour of an alderman in December 2019. 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. 2023 BBC. A former mayor of Exmouth is facing years in jail after being found guilty of the historic sexual abuse of two schoolboys. 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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. Judge Timothy Rose said: "Six of these offences have to be assessed against the modern guideline for rape. 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. "These were shocking acts of sexual violence. Mr Williams describes how the East Devon council officer then had no further communication with the county council or the police after November 2016. I do hope that the people who are against same-sex marriage will think again.. Editors' Code of Practice. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. It was handwritten and wasnt even an apology. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Urgent appeal for more care workers in Devon as current shortage unsustainable, Hugo Swire 2023 Speech on the Australia/New Zealand Trade Bill and Maiden Speech in the House of Lords (Baron Swire), Ten years since Feniton councillor caught planning influenceclaims, UK government is hiding 28bn of stealth cuts to public services, saysreport, Cllr Mike Howe quits EDDC Tory group. He alleges that besides making no progress on the case, the police harassed him. The first victim came forward to report Humphreys in 2015. What's he waiting for? 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