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David Walliams revealed as celebrity accused of sexual misconduct after losing anonymity fight

Multiple women allege David Walliams abused his power and position as a celebrity to prey on them for sexual purposes when they were young women, an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News has found. He denies the allegations. In a letter addressed to journalists working on this investigation, Walliams writes: "Looking back, I realise that at times I behaved thoughtlessly towards other people…

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  1. The Independent

    David Walliams revealed as famous man at centre of sexual misconduct allegations (opens The Independent in a new tab)

    Lawyers for the comedian and acclaimed children’s author had sought an injunction to prevent publication of allegations

  2. Evening Standard

    David Walliams revealed as celebrity accused of sexual misconduct after losing anonymity fight (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Award-winning author and comedian faces sex allegations in Guardian and ITV News investigation

  3. Metro

    David Walliams named as ‘famous man’ accused of sexual misconduct (opens Metro in a new tab)

    He denies the allegations.

  4. The Guardian

    The allegations against David Walliams | Investigation by the Guardian and ITV News (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

    Multiple women allege David Walliams abused his power and position as a celebrity to prey on them for sexual purposes when they were young women, an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News has found. He denies the allegations. In a letter addressed to…

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