The BBC has released the results of its internal investigation into Russell brand behavior in its tenure as a radio present, revealing several allegations of mismanagement. The report, published on Thursday, January 30, concludes that the staff has felt unable to report the brand’s actions because of its celebrity status, and then Broadcaster apologizes to such employees. Ask for those who are afraid to speak.
According to Peter Johnston, director of the BBC for editorial complaints and studies, eight complaints were filed about the brand’s behavior when they worked. Radio 2 And 6 music Between 2006 and 2008. However, only two were officially listed during his job. The report found that the brand, which is now 49, is allegedly engaged in inappropriate behavior, which includes urination in the cup in the studio, throwing items, adding sex in the premises – including the competition winner. – And exposing yourself in front of staff and visitors.
A special incident in which a woman was identified as “Olivia” alleged that the brand went to the bathroom behind her and exposed herself. The report states that the behavior was “quite common knowledge” and even mocked between the staff, which Johnston called “unacceptable for such a serious thing”.
The investigation also revealed that the brand had a relationship with a 16 -year -old child, identified as “Alice”, during which he made the BBC financial support drivers from school. Arranged to take your home. The report states that if this happened, it was without direct knowledge of the BBC staff who booked the cars.
Johnston’s results describe a culture in which many BBC employees, especially in junior roles, felt that the brand’s behavior reporting was useless. The report states that “a lot of interviewers thought, rightly or wrong, that the Russell brand always takes its way and that is why they remained silent.”
The BBC confessed to its failure to properly resolve the concerns, saying, “Compliance with some of the Russell brand’s brand was insufficient Radio 2 Shows, which have led to the broadcast of content which will not be broadcast today. Broadcaster also confirmed that he was in contact with the Metropolitan Police, which is investigating the allegations of sexual abuse against the brand.
The brand, who left the BBC after a high -level editorial violation in 2008, has permanently denied all the allegations, saying its relations are always “consensus”. Neither he nor his representatives have commented on the latest BBC results.
