BBC DJ Scott Mills Fired Over Historic Sex Probe

0:00On April 2nd, BBC Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills got the boot last week after bosses learned new details about an old police probe into serious sexual offences. The investigation from back in the late 1990s targeted alleged crimes against someone under 16 and at 53, Mills was cleared by prosecutors in 2019 due to weak evidence. Earlier this week, outgoing director General Tim Davy explained it became crystal clear Mills had to go once that underage detail surfaced. The BBC had known about the probe since 2017 but sat on it until this fresh info hit. Folks inside the BBC are reeling from the shock, with Davy calling it a tough blow and stressing they handled it with fairness and kindness. Mills broke his silence through lawyers, confirming he cooperated fully back then but dodging any denial of the claims while thanking fans and ex-colleagues. Now the BBC's digging deeper into what they knew in 2017 and why no action was taken sooner.

1:00They're leaning on new standards from last year's culture review to enforce better behavior. As Davy hands over to temporary and then permanent replacement soon, this saga underscores the BBC's push to protect its values moving forward.