Ex-Cop Banned for Life for Grooming TV Presenter

0:00On March 17th, a misconduct panel ruled that former metropolitan police officer used a fake identity to groom and manipulate TV presenter Jackie, Ada Dayji, and to a sexual relationship when she was in her early 20s. The panel found gross misconduct, saying he would have been fired if he had not already quit. He first approached her while on duty as a playing closed officer back in June 2016, pretending to be an undercover cop named Danny Stevens, with no family ties. Their on and off encounters lasted until 2021, including meetings during his shifts. Ada Dayji reported the behavior to police watchdogs in November 2023 after transferring concerns to the right authority. She waved her anonymity and described pushing through the long process as her toughest battle yet. All claims against him were upheld, including denied details about their encounters. He is now barred from policing for life, and officials praised her bravery while stressing such actions fall way below expected standards.

1:02Her story highlights the power of speaking out after years of silence, encouraging others facing similar mistreatment to come forward no matter how. Such time has passed.