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British Comedian David Walliams Faces Multiple Sexual Misconduct Allegations
- Multiple women have accused David Walliams of sexual misconduct and grooming, with allegations dating back to when the victims were as young as 15.
- The allegations were revealed following a failed legal attempt by Walliams to prevent their publication.
- Walliams, a former judge on 'Britain's Got Talent', has denied all allegations against him.
- The upcoming film adaptation of Walliams' children's book 'Fing!' has been dropped by its UK distributor in light of the allegations.
- The allegations were detailed in a joint investigation by The Guardian and ITV News.
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Articles (61)
The Independent·
Walliams and Brand were leading UK comics. Now they are part of a reckoning over sexual misconduct
Google News·
Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction
BBC News·
Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction
The Independent·
David Walliams latest: Jonathan Ross issues statement on his relationships with Walliams and Russell Brand
BBC News·
The Papers: 'David Walliams accused' and 'Named & shamed'
Deadline·
David Walliams Being Cut From New Movie ‘Fing!’ Following Allegations; Comcast-Owned Sky Exits UK Distribution Of Film
Financial Times·
David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct
BBC News·
Why Walliams' unprecedented legal battle to stay anonymous failed
The Independent·
Who has dropped David Walliams amid allegations of sexual misconduct?
Google News·
British comedian and children’s author David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct