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08/10/2012
Broadcaster Pledges Jimmy Savile Abuse Claims Examination
The BBC has promised a "comprehensive examination" into allegations that the late Sir Jimmy Savile sexually abused girls while working for the corporation.
Director General George Entwistle said allegations will be investigated but not before a full police probe.
On BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Mr Entwistle commented: "The women involved here have gone through something awful, and something I deeply regret they should have had to go through, and I would like to apologise on behalf of the organisation to each and every one of them for what they've had to endure here.
"We need a comprehensive examination of what went on. When the police have finished everything they have to do, and when they give me the assurance there is no danger of us in any way compromising or contaminating an investigation, I will take it further and ensure that any outstanding questions are answered properly."
Particularly, the organisation would look at "the broad question of what was going on and whether anybody around Jimmy Savile knew what was going on".
The Metropolitan Police announced last week it would be assessing allegations against Sir Jimmy.
(GK)
Director General George Entwistle said allegations will be investigated but not before a full police probe.
On BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Mr Entwistle commented: "The women involved here have gone through something awful, and something I deeply regret they should have had to go through, and I would like to apologise on behalf of the organisation to each and every one of them for what they've had to endure here.
"We need a comprehensive examination of what went on. When the police have finished everything they have to do, and when they give me the assurance there is no danger of us in any way compromising or contaminating an investigation, I will take it further and ensure that any outstanding questions are answered properly."
Particularly, the organisation would look at "the broad question of what was going on and whether anybody around Jimmy Savile knew what was going on".
The Metropolitan Police announced last week it would be assessing allegations against Sir Jimmy.
(GK)
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Music Teacher Jailed For Rape Of Pupils
A 64-year-old music teacher has been sentenced to 11 years in jail for the rape and indecent assault of two schoolgirls and a young woman in the 1970s and 1980s. Philip Pickett, an internationally renowned music teacher from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, pleaded guilty on 10 February to two counts of rape and two of indecent assault.
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