British comedian David Walliams denies sexual misconduct allegations
British comedian and children’s book author David Walliams is facing allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women.
The 55-year-old has denied the accusations, which were reported by *The Guardian* and ITV News.
A legal attempt by Walliams to prevent the publication of the allegations failed in the High Court in London.
According to reports, Walliams allegedly subjected women to sexual harassment over several years, exploiting his celebrity status to approach young women and girls. Two women claim he specifically courted them for sexual purposes when they were both 15 years old. One woman has also reported a sexual assault.
The allegations reportedly date back to 2003. Walliams stated that he is “no sexual predator,” acknowledging some thoughtless behavior but denying he ever abused his fame.
Walliams is known for his work on “Little Britain” and children’s books such as “Gangsta Granny” and “The Boy in the Dress.”
HarperCollins UK previously ended its collaboration with Walliams last year following reports of inappropriate behavior towards young women. While the publisher did not explicitly link the decision to the allegations at the time, they stated that the well-being of their employees was taken seriously.
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“Sexuelle Belästigung: Vorwürfe gegen britischen Komiker David Walliams”
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