He was responsible for stories on the front pages of The Sun, the Daily Mirror and the Daily Express. The issue has been raised in a letter to Home Secretary Priti Patel by North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen who is concerned that Mr Belfield is a victim of attempts to silence him and curtail his free speech. "There was no escape for these complainants from Mr Belfield until Nottinghamshire Police became involved in late 2020 and bail conditions prohibiting contact or references to these persons were imposed.". The judge said Belfield "bombarded" Mr Spedding - who had previously been friends with Belfield - with Facebook messages and emails, and made "highly abusive" YouTube videos containing false allegations. In the Lyon and Grenoble metropolitan areas, and the Haute-Savoie department, INRAE units contribute to research activities at the Lyon-Saint-Etienne, Grenoble-Alpes, and Savoie Mont Blanc . Alex Belfield, 42, from Nottingham, claims the BBC and police colluded in order to get him arrested. Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, Explosion derails train in Russian border region, Banana artwork in Seoul museum eaten by visitor, Trump says 'great to be home' on visit to Scotland, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool, Father tells how gunman opened fire on Texas home, Trevelyan relative 'would consider' famine payment, JP Morgan snaps up troubled US bank First Republic. Belfield had previously objected to this hateful conduct, but, following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court, he was convicted of four counts of stalking. The judge said Belfield had made "wholly false" allegations about Mr Vine stealing 1,000 of BBC licence payers' money, in a video which was viewed by more than 400,000 people. Later she referred to it in her evidence as, "a hurtful parody" and "parodying me", "transphobic", and "hurtful at the same time". Alex Belfield, who now runs a YouTube channel, stalked his victims by harassing them online. In relation to Ms Hirst, a former Capital, BBC Radio Leeds and BBC Radio Manchester presenter, one claim involved him making a YouTube video mocking her, before copying in over 100 BBC members of staff into an email with the video attached. VideoThe secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, LGBT troops take love for Eurovision to front line, Why an Indian comedian is challenging fake news rules. Mr Belfield's former boss at BBC Radio Leeds, Rozina Breen, previously said in her evidence that Mr Belfield's one-year contract had not been renewed, and he had harassed her since then. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Victim personal statements were not read out in court, but Mr Hewis tweeted his after the sentencing. A trial jury, however, disagreed and convicted him of seven counts of gross indecency with a child under the age of 14 and a further seven counts of indecent assault against a child under 14. He claimed he had been arrested four times and had had his house raided twice without a warrant. In relation to Ms Green there were hundreds of emails. Alex Belfield is alleged to have repeatedly harassed the victims, including via email and through his YouTube channel and Twitter account. Mr Belfield until Nottinghamshire Police became involved in late . The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. During his trial, Belfield, 42, of Shaldon Close in Mapperley, had opted not to give evidence in his defence before giving a closing speech, in which he claimed he was a whistleblower who had seen two-and-a-half years of his life torn apart by police inquiries. However, Alex Belfield was. "He cried at one point, which I am sorry about. Mr Sheerman said he and other MPs would now be campaigning for an independent inquiry looking at the Belfield case, and perhaps the treatment of other BBC staff who have been harassed. The former BBC radio presenter, of Mapperley, can be seen smirking in his police mugshot after. Over the four week trial, the court heard how the former presenter was set about undermining the career of a former colleague with hurtful and untrue comments Belfield directed via email, social media and via his YouTube channel, following a series of workplace disputes. 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He appeared at the Crown Court on 4 November for a case management hearing and stood trial on 4 July 2022. The 42-year-old Belfield represented himself during the trial but declined to give evidence in his defence. The term again is two-and-half years; Count 7: Philip Dehany, not guilty to stalking to cause alarm and distress but guilty to simple stalking - Belfield received a consecutive sentence of 13 weeks. Mr Belfield was arrested on March 27 after he was blamed for an alleged bomb hoax at the BBC. "Can you imagine having your freedom taken away, being strip-searched, and the humiliation of having Nottingham police sent to your home three times by the BBC?". "You were not a whistleblower in any sense but developed a fixation with pursuing Mr Vine with a campaign of abuse," the judge said. However, he claims he had legitimate reasons for doing so, and has a right to freedom of speech. She says his abuse was ferocious and relentless. 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"He thought of the most evil, awful person in media history and compared me to him. Labour MP Barry Sheerman is calling for an independent inquiry into how the BBC treated female staff who were harassed online by Belfield. "Is it time we got the Department of Culture, Media and Sport secretary here? He told the jury: "A journalist is entitled to be provocative and controversial. [3], On 18 June 2021 Belfield was summonsed to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court, where he was charged with 12 counts of stalking "involving fear of violence or serious alarm or distress" on 1 July. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Ms Breen said Mr Belfield had sent up to 6,000 emails to the BBC, but Mr Belfield said it was "a lie and ludicrous" to suggest he had sent so many. [2] His career has spanned television, radio and print. Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Grenoble. Alex Belfield Sues The Chief Constable of Nottingham PolicePlease support Alex Belfied here on his channel link - https://www.youtube.com/user/alexbelfieldBBC TV LicenseNottingham Chief ConstableMeghan MarklePrince HarryPiers MorganClick Here to Subscribe to our channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRg_8u69-hQlE4EGWrW4teA?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our other Political or UK current affairs playlistsUk Political Interviewshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rgf8Cyij2WJv0nsegtSo2ynGsNrX6m4Political Discussionshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rgf8Cyij2XOsMWPqkCYmsn4SXcbmm0eUk Political Podcastshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rgf8Cyij2VYzivLEILcQdigddudVbDR He later described his time at Radio Leeds as "the worst year of my life". Earlier this month, ex-BBC presenter Alex Belfield was jailed for stalking and harassment. His planned appeal has now been mentioned in court by the trial judge, at a hearing which related to an error made when Belfield was sentenced. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I am a great, passionate supporter of public broadcasting but what these women have suffered from the BBC is unacceptable.". The trial previously heard he was given a job presenting the mid-morning programme on the station in spring 2010. She replied from the witness box: "Absolutely, it was a parody of me". Belfield's career began as an entertainer in Nottingham at the age of 14. His victims included former colleagues at the corporation, among them Radio 2's Jeremy Vine. #guilty #speeding #crime Alex Belfield Social Commentator Radio Celebrity Voice of Reason. Read about our approach to external linking. Ms Breen had been his boss at BBC Radio Leeds, Ms Green had been a fellow radio presenter, Ms Thomas had been Ms Breen's boss, and Ms Hirst joined BBC Radio Leeds as a presenter after Belfield left. Read about our approach to external linking. "People who claim I was stalking them were actively seeking out my content. "He had to ask his family to watch out for you and to take care in and around their home address.". "They put me in a cell for talking," he said. Something went wrong, please try again later. I want to encourage anyone who has experienced sexual abuse to come forward and report it to us. Mr Belfield told the jurors that the BBC was trying to "shut me up" because he had been saying things that were "inconvenient truths". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. 5 Rue De La Republique, Grenoble, Isere, 38000. Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. [3] He worked at Mansfield 103.2 FM in the early 2000s. Alex Belfield (born 1979 or 1980)[1] is an English former radio presenter for BBC Radio Leeds who was dismissed for misconduct. "This is a campaign that's not going away.". The full wording of the charges stated he "pursued a course of conduct that amounted to harassment" of the complainants, which "amounted to stalking" and caused them "serious alarm or distress". After a campaign of harassment against multiple victims, Alex Belfield was jailed last week. Judges are able to vary sentences under section 385 of the Sentencing Act 2020, but the judge decided not to. She has had to develop coping mechanisms to ensure that she suffers no more emotional harm.". The latest Nottingham Forest news as the Leeds board are said to have been in discussions following the 4-1 defeat against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday. He denied all charges and was released on conditional bail. READ MORE:Jeremy Vine suffered 'Olympic level' stalking by former radio presenter Alex Belfield, court hears. One. 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Mr Bridgen said: There are serious questions that need to be asked about both the BBC and the police in this case. Alex Belfield, 42, from Nottingham, claims the BBC and police colluded in order to get him arrested. NO FURTHER ACTION 2 Nottingham Police DISGRACE . Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, Father tells how gunman opened fire on Texas home, Trump says 'great to be home' on visit to Scotland, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool, Banana artwork in Seoul museum eaten by visitor, Trevelyan relative 'would consider' famine payment. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Is climate change killing Australian wine? Because Mr Belfield was not giving evidence, some of the claims he made during his closing speech could not be challenged by the prosecution by way of cross-examination. Ms Hirst then heard the broadcast. May Bank Holiday supermarket opening times for Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Tesco and more, Leeds United considering major decision in Nottingham Forest relegation fight. CONFIRMED DC Janet Percival Is A Corrupt Liar . I find in relation to Ms Breen and Ms Thomas abusive emails running into thousands were sent over about a 10-year period. See more of Alex Belfield - The Voice Of Reason Live on Facebook. The 42-year-old, of Shaldon Close in Mapperley, denies eight counts of stalking on eight different people between 2012 and 2021, including Ms Hirst, journalist Jeremy Vine, who works for BBC Radio 2 and Channel 5, and BBC Radio Northamptons Bernie Keith. He did so after the prosecution told him the maximum sentence for this offence was five years, but the maximum sentence is actually 10 years. However, it was decided that the monitoring should not continue, because the emails were "inoffensive", "non-threatening", and Mr Belfield was deemed to pose "no risk to BBC staff". Mr Belfield told the jury: "I'm a Nottingham lad with a potty mouth and I speak as I find it, and I appreciate that's not to everyone's taste. Belfield went on to create his own online show called "The Voice of Reason" on YouTube to promote his anti-establishment ideology. ", Cars getting scraped as bins put out in middle of street, Dad heartbroken as son returns home with tally of bullying on his hands, Evangelos Marinakis criticised as Nottingham Forest owner 'has not helped' Steve Cooper, Carvery defends move to not offer kids meals to 'elderly' customers, Council steps in to save 36m housing scheme as Notts company ceases trading. TV is dead long live Alex. Responding to Mr Sheerman in Parliament, Penny Mordaunt, leader of the Commons, said: "I thank him for raising this point, it's an incredibly serious matter, and I hope that all employers would have that duty of care and look after people. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms . "He had no escape from you," the judge told Belfield. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "The prosecution say that what Mr Belfield did went beyond any reasonable exercise of free speech rights.". John McGuinness QC, prosecuting, had said as he opened the case to the jury how: "Stephanie Hirst found Mr Belfield's conduct towards her to be sickening, misogynistic and transphobic. However the judge, Mr Justice Saini, said Belfield had harassed these complainants, and he made restraining orders to protect them in future. The offences took place in multiple addresses in Nottingham in the 1990s and early 2000s. The presenter. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Create new account. "I do believe there were catastrophic failings with regards to us in terms of duty of care and our health and safety and, as such, have asked for an independent review.". Stephanie Hirst was the alleged victim of stalking, Never miss a crime story with our free email updates. "Although you at no stage committed any physical acts, Mr Vine considered himself and his family to be at risk from you and his followers," the judge told Belfield. The judge said that while Belfield did not physically approach or watch his victims, the effects were just as damaging. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Forgot account? "Despite four women not securing guilty verdicts, today's custodial sentences are a welcome relief," she wrote. Belfield, from Nottingham, has been jailed for stalking four men including broadcaster Jeremy Vine. She said: "We were BBC employees doing our jobs, targeted because we were in those jobs. Thomas Watkinson, 60, was arrested in 2019 after a number of historic allegations were made against him. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The latest Nottingham Forest news as the Leeds board are said to have been in discussions following the 4-1 defeat against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday. Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Ms Breen tweeted that she was glad to finally have justice after 10 years. Today at 1:44 AM. "In some cases this has extended to death threats," he said. I am pleased that he has now been held accountable for this actions and hope that this verdict serves as a warning to others who think they can behave in this way without consequence. Consultez le profil complet sur LinkedIn et dcouvrez les relations de Anjali, ainsi que des emplois dans des entreprises similaires. "He now has developed the insight that he didn't have before," Mr Aubrey said. A former BBC radio presenter accused of stalking eight people including Jeremy Vine has told jurors he is the victim of a witch-hunt. In the letter to Nottinghamshire Chief Constable, Mr Belfields solicitor alleged that officers who arrested him on March 27 were not wearing insigniaor any form of identification or body worn video equipment breaking National College of Policing rules. The judge made restraining orders on the four victims: Bernard Spedding (also known as Bernie Keith), Ben Hewis, Philip Dehany and Jeremy Vine. May 5 - May 6. Alex Belfield is currently in prison after being convicted of stalking four men, Barry Sheerman said he and other MPs want an independent inquiry, Liz Green said she had been suicidal as a result of Belfield's harassment, Rozina Breen said the BBC had left her and other staff to "sink or swim", Belfield had been a presenter at BBC Radio Leeds. Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? She was asked by David Aubrey QC, a court-appointed defence advocate on Tuesday: "Did you regard that as being a parody?". Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk. Log In. Alex Belfield was convicted of four charges following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court A former BBC radio presenter found guilty of stalking four people including broadcaster Jeremy Vine has. Something went wrong, please try again later. An MP is calling for an independent inquiry into how the BBC treated female staff who were "trolled unmercifully" by radio presenter Alex Belfield. . "The longest periods of abuse were suffered by Ms Breen, Ms Thomas and Ms Green. Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? This case involved a very large amount of evidence which documented the volume and extent of Belfields stalking behaviour. To protect the history, the street even has it's own historical group known as the Mill Gate Conservation Group.
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