Tim Westwood accused of sexual misconduct
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Surprised there is no thread on this already.
Tim Westwood (ex Radio1 DJ and presenter of Pimp My Ride etc,) has been accused of sexual misconduct by 7 black women.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61188603
These allegations seem to be reported in a BBC documentary but the news article makes no mention of a police investigation.
Tim Westwood (ex Radio1 DJ and presenter of Pimp My Ride etc,) has been accused of sexual misconduct by 7 black women.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61188603
These allegations seem to be reported in a BBC documentary but the news article makes no mention of a police investigation.
To say I’m no fan of his is probably an understatement, but are we REALLY doing this again? Ruining someone’s life when they haven’t been found guilty of anything, while those accusing are afforded anonymity. I thought the press learnt their lesson with the whole Cliff debacle. If he’s found guilty, then great, fill ya boots, but until then….
Cupramax said:
To say I’m no fan of his is probably an understatement, but are we REALLY doing this again? Ruining someone’s life when they haven’t been found guilty of anything, while those accusing are afforded anonymity. I thought the press learnt their lesson with the whole Cliff debacle. If he’s found guilty, then great, fill ya boots, but until then….
The press never learn.Mastiff said:
Born in Lowestoft and his father was the Anglican Bishop of Peterborough.
Not exactly Dr Dre either - is he?
Well no, he isn’t Dr Dre. Dr Dre is primarily a producer, musician, and rapper. Tim Westwood is a DJ.Not exactly Dr Dre either - is he?
I totally get why people don’t like Tim Westwood, but to dismiss him as irrelevant or a joke would be extremely naive or disingenuous.
He has been an incredibly successful and influential figure in Hip Hop. He is very well respected by the US hip hop artists, and for many years they knew that he was pretty much the man who could make or break an act in the UK.
As Snoop Dogg said about Westwood “you can’t come to the Kingdom and not see the prince”
He started a YouTube channel a few years ago, Westwood TV, and now has over 500 million views.
His compilation mix albums have been some of the biggest selling in hip hop/urban music, and he’s won loads of awards for his DJ’ing, radio shows, and contribution to urban music in general.
Yes, many people find his personality ridiculous, which is fair enough, but that’s genuinely how he is. He isn’t putting it on. “There is no alter ego. There is no Clark Kent to the Superman” is how he once described it, and by all accounts, it’s true, he really is that person you see and hear.
I watched the BBC 3 documentary last night. The vast majority of the allegations were around him being sleazy and, with the possible exception of 1, none of the stories included the women saying they said "no".
Certainly an abuse of power, but seemed to be with niave consenting adults who were too shocked to say anything when they got into certain situations. As I say, sleazy, but not illegal
Based on the accounts in the doc, the only charge I could see against him is him putting his hand up girls skirts (in public when doing photos).
The doc could be the floodgates opening for other complaints.
Certainly an abuse of power, but seemed to be with niave consenting adults who were too shocked to say anything when they got into certain situations. As I say, sleazy, but not illegal
Based on the accounts in the doc, the only charge I could see against him is him putting his hand up girls skirts (in public when doing photos).
The doc could be the floodgates opening for other complaints.
ro250 said:
I watched the BBC 3 documentary last night. The vast majority of the allegations were around him being sleazy and, with the possible exception of 1, none of the stories included the women saying they said "no".
"When was it that you realised you had been sexually assaulted by Mr Westwood, Miss?""It was when the recording deal failed to materialise."
ro250 said:
I watched the BBC 3 documentary last night. The vast majority of the allegations were around him being sleazy and, with the possible exception of 1, none of the stories included the women saying they said "no".
Certainly an abuse of power, but seemed to be with niave consenting adults who were too shocked to say anything when they got into certain situations. As I say, sleazy, but not illegal
Based on the accounts in the doc, the only charge I could see against him is him putting his hand up girls skirts (in public when doing photos).
The doc could be the floodgates opening for other complaints.
IANAL but that's a very grey area. Just because they didn't say "no" does not mean they actually consented.Certainly an abuse of power, but seemed to be with niave consenting adults who were too shocked to say anything when they got into certain situations. As I say, sleazy, but not illegal
Based on the accounts in the doc, the only charge I could see against him is him putting his hand up girls skirts (in public when doing photos).
The doc could be the floodgates opening for other complaints.
Obviously this is all allegedly, time will tell if it anything more comes of it.
Lord Marylebone said:
Mastiff said:
Born in Lowestoft and his father was the Anglican Bishop of Peterborough.
Not exactly Dr Dre either - is he?
Well no, he isn’t Dr Dre. Dr Dre is primarily a producer, musician, and rapper. Tim Westwood is a DJ.Not exactly Dr Dre either - is he?
I totally get why people don’t like Tim Westwood, but to dismiss him as irrelevant or a joke would be extremely naive or disingenuous.
He has been an incredibly successful and influential figure in Hip Hop. He is very well respected by the US hip hop artists, and for many years they knew that he was pretty much the man who could make or break an act in the UK.
As Snoop Dogg said about Westwood “you can’t come to the Kingdom and not see the prince”
He started a YouTube channel a few years ago, Westwood TV, and now has over 500 million views.
His compilation mix albums have been some of the biggest selling in hip hop/urban music, and he’s won loads of awards for his DJ’ing, radio shows, and contribution to urban music in general.
Yes, many people find his personality ridiculous, which is fair enough, but that’s genuinely how he is. He isn’t putting it on. “There is no alter ego. There is no Clark Kent to the Superman” is how he once described it, and by all accounts, it’s true, he really is that person you see and hear.
I have zero knowledge of his sexual escapades, I hasten to add.
Zetec-S said:
ro250 said:
I watched the BBC 3 documentary last night. The vast majority of the allegations were around him being sleazy and, with the possible exception of 1, none of the stories included the women saying they said "no".
Certainly an abuse of power, but seemed to be with niave consenting adults who were too shocked to say anything when they got into certain situations. As I say, sleazy, but not illegal
Based on the accounts in the doc, the only charge I could see against him is him putting his hand up girls skirts (in public when doing photos).
The doc could be the floodgates opening for other complaints.
IANAL but that's a very grey area. Just because they didn't say "no" does not mean they actually consented.Certainly an abuse of power, but seemed to be with niave consenting adults who were too shocked to say anything when they got into certain situations. As I say, sleazy, but not illegal
Based on the accounts in the doc, the only charge I could see against him is him putting his hand up girls skirts (in public when doing photos).
The doc could be the floodgates opening for other complaints.
Obviously this is all allegedly, time will tell if it anything more comes of it.
I haven't watched the programme, but read some of the headlines. He's in serious trouble. It does sound highly creepy and predatory inviting desperate teenagers and taking them away for sex.
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