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. ". 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. It was a female police officer. John Humphreys is currently serving 21 years in prison after being convicted last August of assaulting two teenage boys. 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. The first victim told the jury he met Humphreys in public toilets in Exmouth in 1990 or 1991. Gardening firm boss Humphreys was Mayor of Exmouth from 2010 to 2012 and a councillor for 12 years. 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. "These sentences must be consecutive. 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.. Download our app on iPhone or Android. Calls can be made anonymously. "These were shocking acts of sexual violence. Both victims reported the incidents separately almost a decade apart. 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. 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). 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. He told the Journal: It was a pleasant, happy occasion. The Council will decide which Civic functions and events it is appropriate to invite Honorary Aldermen to. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. But it still took another six years for justice to be done.. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk. 2. It was handwritten and wasnt even an apology. He had also been questioned for similar offences in 2005 but no charges were brought. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Labour councillor Paul Millar told the committee that the award was "full of potential cronyism and done in total secrecy without any safeguards". second Pg.234 wife of Walter Raleigh, father of Sir Walter Raleigh. John Humphrys announces exit from Mastermind after 18 years as host Home News John Humphrys says he is not a 'fan' of Boris Johnson Home News Fury as John Humphrys criticises BBC for. He is not only a former Mayor and long-serving Conservative councillor but also served as governor of a primary school for many years. Humphreys is due to be sentenced at the court on Friday. John T. Humphreys 1,636 Conservative: Mark Williamson 1,489 East Devon Alliance: Robert Crick 1,224 Liberal Democrats: Daphne A. Fensom 1,170 UKIP: Tim Davey 1,164 Green: Mike Rosser . (V) John Drake was of Ashe, Exmouth, county Devon, and married Margaret, daughter and heiress of John Cole. 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. John, second son, buried November 9, 1554. The first victim was aged about 13 when he was picked up by Humphreys in public toilets in Manor Gardens in Exmouth, which was a well-known gay meeting spot or cottage at the time in 1990 or 1991. 2023 BBC. The 21-year jail sentence and addition to the sex offenders list for life, reflect the gravity of his crimes.". Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The only rights that are conferred to an Honorary Alderman by virtue of their appointment is to be invited to Civic functions and events by invitation of the Council. Below we read how close he was to the Swires. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. 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. John Humphreys has been found guilty of ten charges, relating to the sexual assault of two young boys between 1990 and 2001. John Humphreys, 59, was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault at Exeter Crown Court. The jury were out for more than eight hours before they delivered their majority verdicts. Want our best stories with fewer ads and alerts when the biggest news stories drop? He took the boy to a friend's flat and had sex with him before dropping him off. 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. 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The trial has begun of a former mayor of Exmouth who stands accused of historic sex offences against two underage boys. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. You decided not to help him and ensure he came to no harm in that situation.. A former mayor of Exmouth is facing years in jail after being found guilty of the historic sexual abuse of two schoolboys. Exeter Crown Court heard the two boys came forward independently when they were adults. He also served as an East Devon councillor for 12 years until 2019. John Humphreys, 59, abused two boys - who were aged around 13 and 15 - in the 1990s. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. However, he was not charged or the information about his arrest made public. sean paul reyes settlement Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. 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. 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. What's he waiting for? A former mayor who committed "shocking acts of sexual violence" against two boys has been jailed for 21 years. Former Mayor John Humphreys was jailed for 21 years for abusing boys . Here is how Sasha describes the relationship between John Humphreys and the Swires. It could mean the alderman title being scrapped or updated to create greater transparency and accountability, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS). 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 Rose told Humphreys: "Six of these offences have to be assessed against the modern guideline for rape. Both. Judge Rose said Humphreys actions caused the male long-lasting psychological harm, lasting decades, The Judge said: These were shocking acts of sexual violence. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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 . In 2015, after many more years of mental stress, a knock came on the door of my mums house. 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. 3 Explain how Kripke might account for the name 'Exmouth' having come into being, if the name is not, in fact, a description. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. What's he waiting for? Judge Timothy Rose said: "Six of these offences have to be assessed against the modern guideline for rape. At the time he was under investigation by the police for sexual assault of two. Follow BBC News South West on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Humphreys, of Hartley Road, Exmouth became mayor of Exmouth, Devon, in 2010 and was also a district councillor for 12 years. 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.". When police asked him why he had decided to make a complaint, he replied because Ive had 25 years of sleepless nights. A large part of their lives has been dominated by unimaginable experiences as children. 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. They met again in the same way twice and on the first occasion he . 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 officer was unaware that Mr Humphreys had been charged [at a much later date] or that he was later to face trial, Mr Williams wrote. 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.. John Humphreys has been found guilty of ten charges relating to the sexual assault of two young boys between 1990 and 2001. Humphreys later offered him holiday jobs and went on to abuse him on other occasions, telling him this doesnt mean you are gay. Mr Williams describes how the East Devon council officer then had no further communication with the county council or the police after November 2016. Below we read how close he was to the Swires. 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. 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