David Walliams Accused of Grooming Teen Girls for Sex
The English comedian, author and TV personality had sought an injunction to prevent publication of the allegations, arguing it was "highly likely" he would harm himself The post David Walliams Accused of Grooming Teen Girls for Sex appeared first on TheWrap .
David Walliams, the well-known celebrity, is facing allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women, according to an investigation by The Guardian and ITV. The accusations claim that Walliams exploited his celebrity status to engage in sexual activities with teenage girls and young women. While most of the accusers were over the age of 18, one woman alleges that the alleged incidents occurred when she was just 15 years old. She claims that Walliams invited her to his house and initiated sexual contact with her.
In addition to the accusations against Walliams, HarperCollins UK, his publisher, has dropped him as a client following an investigation into alleged inappropriate behavior and staff harassment. Walliams has vehemently denied any wrongdoing, and his representatives have not yet provided a response to TheWrap's request for comment.
The publication of the investigation comes after Walliams sought an injunction against The Guardian and ITV to prevent the publication of his identity. He expressed concerns that revealing his identity might put him at risk of committing suicide. The request for an injunction was made public last week, but Walliams' identity was not revealed until Tuesday.
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