John Humphreys, 59, was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault at Exeter Crown Court. Any further uploading of extracts with be forwarded to our legal department. John Humphreys became mayor of Exmouth in 2010. They met again in the same way twice and on the first occasion he . The approach means that at present, meetings are being held virtually, but only reach indicative decisions. Read More - Former Exmouth mayor jailed for 21 years over schoolboy abuse. John Humphreys, 59, denies three counts of. Questions 1 Write down a description that you satisfy. They exchanged vows just 12 hours after the new . I made an official complaint about the threats and was asked into Sidmouth police station. Humphreys, of Hartley Road, Exmouth became mayor of. contact the editor here. Alice. Get the best stories about the things you love most curated by us and delivered to your inbox every day. 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. 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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The victim said he was taken to Woodbury Common on the third meeting where he was subjected to a brutal sexual assault he described as rape. "You provided positive service to the community in your political career and as Mayor of Exmouth but your pursuit of a respectable life was undertaken while the dark and awful secret of your sexual offending remained unknown. Exeter Crown Court heard the two boys came forward independently when they were adults. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. "These were shocking acts of sexual violence. Humphreys, of Hartley Road, Exmouth was also put on the sex offenders' register for life. John Humphreys, 58, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, denied three counts of a serious sexual assault and two of indecent assault on a boy aged 12 to 13 between 1990 and 1991. 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. Today (Wednesday 20 April), a motion was approved by councillors at the East Devon District Council (EDDC) Full Council meeting. He only became aware of the fact that Mr Humphreys had been charged and stood trial after the conviction in 2021. Humphreys, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, stood accused of two counts of indecent assault and three counts of buggery on a boy aged 12 to 13 between 1990 and 1991. A Gannett Company. 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. "It is clear you caused severe psychological harm which has damaged and blighted the life of your victims.". 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 admitted that nobody quite understood what such titles were for, beyond a general recognition of services to the council. 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. 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. It was a female police officer. 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. John Humphreys, 59, abused two boys - who were aged around 13 and 15 - in the 1990s. 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. A former mayor of Exmouth is facing years in jail after being found guilty of the historic sexual abuse of two schoolboys. 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. 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Miss Fiona Elder, defending, said Humphreys knows he will receive a long jail sentence. The court heard Humphreys denies ever having any sexual activity with either of the boys. DeSantis won't say he's running. What's he waiting for? If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The second victim met Humphreys when he was aged 14 or 15 in 2001 and off school on work experience. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. BBC South West. Ref exe 7961-14-14SH To order your copy of this photograph go to. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Read about our approach to external linking. Judge Timothy Rose said: "Six of these offences have to be assessed against the modern guideline for rape. Childhood [ edit] Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. And one of the guests was Foreign Office Minister and East Devon MP Hugo Swire, who is not only part of the Government who passed the law but became the first British government minister to attend a same sex wedding. Follow BBC Spotlight on Twitter and Facebook. (V) John Drake was of Ashe, Exmouth, county Devon, and married Margaret, daughter and heiress of John Cole. John Humphreys, who abused two schoolboys in the 1990s and 2000s, was jailed for 21 years last week after being found guilty at a trial at Exeter Crown Court. 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It said: That the Council commissions an independent report by the Local Government Association or the Centre for Public Scrutiny or another appropriate independent body to be expeditiously brought to Cabinet to provide a clear understanding how John Humphreys, despite his arrest in May 2016 continued to serve as a Councillor until May 2019, retained his position as Lead Member for Exmouth and went on to be bestowed the honour of an alderman by this Council in December 2019. He was jailed. Editors' Code of Practice. The Council will put on hold the remainder of the scrutiny recommendations (on the future of appointing alderman and alderwomen) pending the receipt and consideration of the independent report by the Cabinet. At the time he was under investigation by the police for sexual assault of two. But now following his conviction, East Devon District Council plan on stripping the ex-councillor of his title the first time it has ever happened in the 47 year history of the authority as the gravity of his crimes means that he is not a fit person to hold the honour. 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.". Cllr Thomas added: "In 2019, an Extraordinary General Meeting of East Devon District Council awarded the position of Honorary Alderman to Mr Humphreys. John Humphreys was an East Devon councillor for around 20 years, and at one point also mayor of Exmouth. Download our app on iPhone or Android. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He was prosecuted after police unearthed records of a previous complaint from the second victim, which was not pursued when it was first made in the 2000s. ". Below we read how close he was to the Swires. Judge Timothy Rose adjourned sentence to Friday to allow the victims time to update impact statements. 4. 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. 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. 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. 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. "Both victims have voiced separately that they feared they would never be believed or that their complaints would be taken seriously. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Would you like to join Honiton Town Council? He denied having any sexual contact with either boy, but was found guilty of all charges by majority verdicts after an eight-day trial. John Humphries became mayor of Exmouth in 2010. He sexually assaulted one boy aged 12 to 13 between 1990 and 1991, and a second boy aged 14 to 15 between 1999 and 2001. First, here is how the Judge described the assaults: Judge Rose said the first victim had been no older than 13 years old when he was picked up by Humphreys outside toilets in St Andrews Road, Exmouth, and driven on three separate occasions to different locations for sex. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk. Choose what you love here. 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. 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. When the revelations about Jimmy Savile came out after his death in 2011, the victim decided to try again. 2. What's he waiting for? 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