Savile groped the office actor – the irish times

She spoke out as Scotland Yard revealed it is now investigating allegations relating to Savile and are dealing with 40 potential victims. Disabled Julie, 38, who appeared with Ricky Gervais in sitcom The Office, was just 14 when she was put next to the presenter after writing to the show on behalf of pals at Treloar School in Hampshire. The Metropolitan Police, which is leading the nationwide investigation, has so far recorded 12 allegations of sexual offences and expects the figure to rise.

Savile groped the office actor – the irish times: TV actress Julie Fernandez

It is believed a number of his alleged victims are planning to sue the BBC and hospitals for damages, claiming they failed in their duty of care. Ex-researcher Richard Pearson has told how Savile used to boast openly about having sex with underage girls. But Derek Chinnery, who was Radio One controller from to , said he knew nothing of the rumours.

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