Cllr John Humphreys, speaking on behalf of Exmouth Town Council added: "This new facility sets Exmouth up for many decades to come. 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. Both. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. John Humphries became mayor of Exmouth in 2010 A former town mayor has gone on trial accused of abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s and 2000s. Childhood [ edit] 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. 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 . Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. second Pg.234 wife of Walter Raleigh, father of Sir Walter Raleigh. Humphreys sexually assaulted one boy aged 12 to 13 between 1990 and 1991, and a second boy aged 14 to 15 between 1999 and 2001. He became mayor of Exmouth, Devon, in 2010 and was also a district councillor for 12 years. It was a female police officer. Follow BBC News South West on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. I do hope that the people who are against same-sex marriage will think again.. They said an apology will be read out. ". 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The actual authority to actually take the decision would be delegated to the Chief Executive and/or Senior Officers who will then make a decision taking into account the views of the consultative meeting. Axminster MP raises residents' concerns over poor performance of South West Water in parliament, Man arrested in Bideford over burglary as police swoop to town, Jaw-dropping Victorian gothic home is one of Plymouth's most extravagant properties, Station master arrested after dozens killed in Greece train crash, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. Judge Rose said Humphreys actions caused the male long-lasting psychological harm, lasting decades, The Judge said: These were shocking acts of sexual violence. 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. John Humphreys was the mayor of Exmouth from 2010 to 2012 and a councillor for 12 years. Enter your email address to receive emails whenever there is a new post. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I think there are some 20 counties now where people can get married if they are same-sex couples. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. John Humphreys became mayor of Exmouth in 2010. John Humphreys, 59, was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and. 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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. Cllr Ian Thomas, chair of East Devon District Council, said: Firstly, and most importantly, I would like to extend my sympathy and that of the council, to the two victims and their families. John Humphreys was considered to be a pillar of the community but now faces years in jail, Get the pick of the week's best stories and fascinating features direct to your inbox every Saturday and Sunday morning in our exclusive Weekender newsletter. Judge Rose told Humphreys: "Six of these offences have to be assessed against the modern guideline for rape. John Humphreys, 58, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, denied three counts of a serious sexual assault. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Judge Timothy Rose said: "Six of these offences have to be assessed against the modern guideline for rape. A former mayor of Exmouth is facing years in jail after being found guilty of the historic sexual abuse of two schoolboys. 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. News Advertisement Features Local Features Local News Local Sport Opinion . What's he waiting for? 4. 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). Id not been believed twice but the other victim was a lot older than me and maybe more credible, and there was a third and fourth victim, too. The officer who led the inquiry into his historic abuse, said the verdict and sentence showed "nobody is above the law, regardless of their standing in the community". These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Former mayor guilty of sexual abusing two boys, Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. John Humphreys, aged 59, of Hartley Road, Exmouth, on trial at Exeter Crown Court, denies ten charges, alleged to have taken place between 1990 and 2002. Read More - Former Exmouth mayor jailed for 21 years over schoolboy abuse. Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Judge Rose said: You instructed him to never talk about this and you told him that his life wouldnt be worth living if he told.. The couple first met 22 years ago when David was working on the Journal covering an aid convoy to Romania, and John was one of the volunteers. 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. He alleges that besides making no progress on the case, the police harassed him. 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. The first victim told the jury he met Humphreys in public toilets in Exmouth in 1990 or 1991. A former mayor has been found guilty of sexually abusing two boys. He denies ever having any sexual activity with either of the boys. 2023 BBC. What's he waiting for? After being given a 21-year prison sentence, East Devon District Council. 2023 BBC. The former Mayor was arrested in May 2016 and finally jailed for 21 years after a long police investigation in 2021. History was made in Exmouth on Saturday as mayor John Humphreys and teacher David Marston said I do on Saturday. The second victim met Humphreys when he was aged 14 or 15 in 2001 and off school. First, here is how the Judge described the assaults: 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. He is not only a former Mayor and long-serving Conservative councillor but also served as governor of a primary school for many years. He was jailed. A council which allowed a paedophile councillor to stay in office for three . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He was found guilty of three counts of serious sexual assault and seven of indecent assault. Read more: Former Mayor of Exmouth John Humphreys denies abusing boys. Former Mayor John Humphreys was jailed for 21 years for abusing boys . It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. He has been released on bail and is due to appear for trial on 9 August. These incidents were entirely separate and 10 years apart against two children who did not know each other.". 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. In view of Mr Humphreys conviction and offences, I do not believe he is a fit person to hold this honour. He said when Humphreys assaulted him for the first time, he was so confused that he froze. Any further uploading of extracts with be forwarded to our legal department. Mr Humphreys denied ten charges at Exeter Crown Court against two boys. 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. I couldnt believe it. He was nominated and awarded the Honorary Alderman title by East Devon District Council in December 2019, with Humphreys accepting the honour despite knowing that he was under investigation by the police for the offences. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk. Gilbert. Judge Timothy Rose said he had caused "severe psychological harm" to the victims and many of his assaults would now be classified as rape. 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. East Devon District Councillors have voted to commission an independent report to investigate the circumstances of how former Councillor John Humphreys came to be nominated and bestowed the. John Humphreys has been found guilty of ten charges, relating to the sexual assault of two young boys between 1990 and 2001. What's he waiting for? Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. Former East Devon District and Exmouth town councillor John Humphreys is serving 21 years in prison after being convicted of historic sexual offences against two boys in the early 1990s and early 2000s. But it still took another six years for justice to be done.. It is concerning that the Conservative Party was not informed or invited to attend as we clearly had a role in this, which the current council is undertaking to hold us accountable for. 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