Scott Mills Sacked Thread 2

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Horrible isn't it, I really do not like it

I bet that's what it is

I was thinking exactly the same. The timing is very coincidental.

There's undoubtedly more to the story than we know at the moment. Either more allegations that have surfaced recently or he's admitted it. I find it hard to believe the BBC didn't know about the police investigation back in 2018 or so.....these things to tend to get leaked but if they didn't and they've just found out about it that could easily have broken a clause in his contract.

He will have been advised to say nothing yet - that absolutely won’t be his decision . And right now, it’s wise to say nothing because it’s all speculation and he will have to wait to see exactly where it lands when all the facts have come out

He’s also a freelancer isn’t he? So they can ‘sack’ him at any time as he’s effectively self employed

I agree with this. There was insufficient evidence in 2018 to charge him with anything. What’s now changed? Unless more evidence has surfaced, which is why the BBC haven’t taken action previously. I just find it a bit uncomfortable that they might be taking the word of one individual without enough evidence. It’s quite feasible that the person could be lying if there is no evidence.

If he were a freelancer he would be paid via a production company and his salary would not be disclosable. He was under contract, and freelance individuals considered to be employed by the BBC have been moved onto employment contracts after the 2017 investigation.

I would imagine that he has been summarily dismissed (sacked without notice) for gross misconduct for either not disclosing the police investigation or for the conduct itself.

I literally said it didnt compare!!!

God, I'd forgotten about the cunt that was Cecil Parkinson. Prick.

I really hope the allegations aren’t true. The BBC must believe there’s something in it though, but if the MET investigated and the CPS decided there was no case I don’t why the BBC seem to have decided he’s guilty. I suppose more information will come out in the coming days and we’ll get a clearer picture. Lots of speculation still at the moment.

I watched the HE drama, it was very good. I remember being really shocked when the truth about him came out, the drama showed him to not only be an abuser but a generally nasty piece of work. That didn’t come over on our screens at all when he was reading the news and commentating on royal events. It would not surprise me if SM soon makes a statement about mental health and goes into some sort of facility to try and dampen down the coverage (like Edwards).

I think the Met’s statement was quite interestingly worded…

“A full file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, who determined the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges. Following this advice, the investigation was closed in May 2019.”

Why are they making it clear that there was a FULL file of evidence? Why are they making a statement at all?

I feel like the press, probably The Mirror, have a big story, with evidence, that SM’s legal team is currently trying to prevent being published via a super injunction or something.

That would explain the BBC and Met getting ahead of the story with their statements. The BBC sacking him quickly, the Met making it clear that they fully investigated and the lack of prosecution was the CPS fault, not theirs.

It would also explain why SM has not made a statement yet.

Huw Edwards was the biggest shock of all the sleazebags. He was such a good broadcaster, and was considered trustworthy and reliable, someone you could trust.

@Franpie- perhaps they are calling it a full file of evidence to suggest they investigated and treated it seriously, but just couldn’t get the CPS to move on it?

The Huw Edwards' drama aired on Channel 5 on the 24 March. I wouldn't be surprised if the man who was a teenager under 16 in 1997, or a family member, watched that and went to the BBC.

On GMB this morning I’m sure they actually said the young man came forward after watching that drama?

Yes, exactly. It’s reads as though the Met are making sure they cover their own backs. But why do they feel they need to do that? That’s the bit that doesn’t make sense to me.

It's reminding me a bit of Huw Edwards pre the court case news breaking.
He'd left the BBC (admittedly he quit rather than get sacked) and there was talk about inappropriate chats with an older teenager but no mention of a police investigation and the whole thing felt odd and lacking in detail. Until a year later when it all became clear.

I am absolutely not accusing SM of doing the same thing as HE, just saying if there is more to this then I don't expect the been to reveal anything until the last minute when they absolutely have to.

SM’s silence is very telling.

I watched the Huw Edwards drama last night. It was excellent. I remember how disappointed I felt when the news broke because I really respected him. Such a talent, real gravitas.

I agree that the drama may have inspired alleged victims of Scott Mills to come forward.

It can’t have been that full though if the CPS dropped the case? I was listening to Jeremy Vine earlier and someone made the comment that this is the sacking of Hew Edwards ie. That they got it wrong with Hew and now are making an example of Scott to show lessons have been learnt. One of the contributors to the pause for thought feature was on too. He was interesting. It’s just very sad situation all round.

Yes that would all make sense.

Absolutely agree with this.
Clive Myrie is now my favourite newsreader and if anything bad ever comes out about him, even down to getting parking ticket then civilisation might as well end!

Seeing as CPS can reopen a case if there’s new evidence and it’s now, I wonder what new evidence it is since 2018.

It does make you wonder if there is any point watching or listening to anything any more!