Both victims reported the incidents separately almost a decade apart. They exchanged vows just 12 hours after the new marriage law came into effect; and to mark the occasion the rainbow flag was flown aloft the town hall. 'It included a statement that was read out on behalf of a victim of John Humphreys, the former mayor of Exmouth who was . "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. 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. Enter your email address to receive emails whenever there is a new post. Get the best stories about the things you love most curated by us and delivered to your inbox every day. Former Mayor John Humphreys was jailed for 21 years in 2021 for sexually abusing young boys. 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. Want our best stories with fewer ads and alerts when the biggest news stories drop? 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. In view of Mr Humphreys conviction and offences, I do not believe he is a fit person to hold this honour. The Conservative Party claims it was not informed about a paedophile councillor among its ranks, despite Devon County Council and East Devon District Council officers being aware of allegations for many years. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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.. East Devon District Council (EDDC) convened an extraordinary meeting to remove the honour following Mr Humphreys' conviction at Exeter Crown Court last month. He denies ever having any sexual activity with either of the boys. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. John Humphreys is currently serving 21 years in prison after being convicted last August of assaulting two teenage boys. 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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. He admitted that nobody quite understood what such titles were for, beyond a general recognition of services to the council. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The court heard Humphreys denies ever having any sexual activity with either of the boys. I made an official complaint about the threats and was asked into Sidmouth police station. 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. John, second son, buried November 9, 1554. 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.". Below we read how close he was to the Swires. He was jailed for 21 years in August and stripped of the title in September. The first victim told the jury he met Humphreys in public toilets in Exmouth in 1990 or 1991. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. This will be the first time any such step will have been taken and recognises the gravity of his crimes., Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest and breaking local news for the day. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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 will enhance life for local people - individuals, the water skiing and power boat clubs - as well as our much valued visitors. Former Exmouth mayor John Humphreys has told a jury he was 'shocked and flabbergasted' two males he had shown kindness to had accused him of sexually abusing them as boys. 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. What's he waiting for? Police Sergeant Angela Galasso said: "I can only thank the complainants in this case for their tenacity, patience and the trust that they have continued to place in myself and colleagues investigating these matters. Former mayor who sexually abused two boys jailed, Former mayor guilty of sexual abusing two boys, Exeter YMCA under threat in brutal new cuts plan, 'Amazing' 3,000 donation boosts Exmouth RNLI. 2023 BBC. Devon and Cornwall Police praised the two victims who came forward to report and give evidence against him. A Gannett Company. John Humphreys, 59, abused two boys - who were aged around 13 and 15 - in the 1990s. Judge Timothy Rose adjourned sentence to Friday to allow the victims time to update impact statements. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Download our app on iPhone or Android. 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. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. In his letter read to councillors, the man wrote: I am one of many victims of John Humphreys crimes and I want members and officers of this council and the public to hear of what I have had to endure for the last 22 years.. 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. He has been released on bail and is due to appear for trial on 9 August. 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. He told the council that he had first made a statement to police in 2004 but that the case was dropped the following year. It was handwritten and wasnt even an apology. You targeted a particularly vulnerable victim. John Humphreys was an East Devon councillor for around 20 years, and at one point also mayor of Exmouth. 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. ". Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh, 2015 Party Candidate Votes % % Liberal Democrats: Brenda O. Taylor 1,317 Liberal Democrats: Steve Gazzard 1,239 Conservative: A large part of their lives has been dominated by unimaginable experiences as children. 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. Please remove the extracts. John Humphreys has been found guilty of ten charges, relating to the sexual assault of two young boys between 1990 and 2001. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Prosecuting, Piers Norsworthy told the court the second boy alleged he met Mr Humphreys while doing work experience and was abused at Mr Humphreys' home in Exmouth. 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. 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). Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk. 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