Pop star Richard to sue BBC over raid
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VETERAN British pop star Cliff Richard confirmed yesterday he will sue the BBC and the police after a raid on his home was broadcast live on TV.
Richard, 75, who was Britain’s first home-grown pop star and considered the UK’s answer to Elvis Presley, was told last month that he would face no charges over allegations sexual abuse dating back decades, following an investigation that took two years, due to lack of evidence.
The South Yorkshire Police force was severely criticized by lawmakers over its handling of the case after it struck a deal with the BBC to broadcast the police raid on Richard’s home.
The Mail on Sunday newspaper said Richard’s case could be worth over 1 million pounds (US$1.3 million).
“My life was effectively turned upside down and my reputation, worldwide, was unnecessarily damaged. I would not want the same to happen to others whether in the public eye or not,” Richard said in a statement.
After the BBC got wind of the probe, South Yorkshire Police cut a deal with the broadcaster in a bid to delay them breaking the story.
The BBC was tipped off about the raid on Richard’s home and was outside in advance to film detectives sweeping in, broadcasting the search live from a helicopter.
The BBC has said it is “very sorry” for causing the singer distress but stood by its decision to report the probe. South Yorkshire Police also apologized to the star.
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