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Old 19-01-2014, 12:03   #892
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Re: Operation Yewtree

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Originally Posted by Russ View Post
It's quite straightforward - he was a hugely powerful figure in broadcasting during his heyday and any whistleblowers would have been quietly bundled out. The BBC didn't want to lose him and the revelation of his crimes would have brought their corporate name in to disrepute. Therefore it was 'easier' to keep things hushed-up.
Indeed.. It seems in the media, the "talent" is allowed to do pretty much what they want as long as they bring in the viewers/listeners.

I wonder how many victims would be found if they set up an operation like Yewtree in Hollywood?
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