UK, David Walliams accused of being a sexual predator of minors
The British actor had attempted to block the publication of the investigation at the High Court in London
Quick Look
- British comedian David Walliams is accused of sexual harassment of minors in an investigation by ITV News and the Guardian.
- The actor, who attempted to block the publication, is accused of having lured several girls starting in 2003.
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Why It Matters
The investigation documents cases of alleged abuse since 2003. Walliams attempted to prevent publication citing the risk of suicide.
British comedian and actor David Walliams, 55, very popular on TV and ex-husband of top model Lara Stone, is accused of being a sexual predator of minors. His name, which has remained hidden until now, was revealed by an investigation by ITV News and the Guardian newspaper, which documented cases starting from 2003 and revealed the identity of the celebrity accused of having exploited his notoriety to deceive and molest several girls who were not yet of age, who had remained anonymous until now.
The actor had asked for publication to be blocked
Walliams had unsuccessfully asked the High Court in London to block the publication of the investigation, citing the risk of suicide, after the two media had submitted the testimonies of 30 women to him. Among these, Jade, indicated with a fictitious name: in 2007, when she was 15 and he was 36, the actor would have contacted her and then abused her in her home. Another alleged victim, Alex, who met him in 2004, said she had sex with him at 17: "I think I was lured, 100%."
Open Questions
- Will there be further formal complaints?
- What will be the legal consequences for the actor?
