According to reports, Tim Westwood is facing sexual misconduct allegations from seven Black women. The women are claiming the former Radio 1 DJ used his status in the music world to come on to these women with sexual advances. 

BBC Three is set to put out a documentary called ‘Tim Westwood: Abuse of Power’ focusing on the allegations against the DJ. Several women who made allegations against Westwood said the DJ used his position to push predatory sexual behavior. Four other women claimed Westwood touched them in an inappropriate manner at events. 

The allegations range from 1992 to as late as 2017. It was noted by the Black women featured in the documentary that they didn’t come forward with public claims for fear of having their allegations be put to the side due to racial discrimination. 

A representative that spoke to the Guardian on Westwood’s behalf said the accusations against the DJ are false. The rep said, “Any suggestion that he acts, or has acted, in the way described would be false and seriously defamatory.” Stay tuned for more updates. 

source: The Guardian