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DJ and radio host Tim Westwood
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Several women have accused British DJ and radio host Tim Westwood of sexual misconduct.
Seven women spoke to the Guardian and the BBC accusing Westwood of various forms of sexual harassment and abuse of power.
The DJ used his position in the music industry and put pressure on them, it said.
Three women described reckless and abusive behavior.
The DJ is said to have invited her to his home under the pretext of being interested in her music career and then harassed her.
One woman said he exposed himself to her without notice or invitation and then prepared to have sex.
Another reported that he had already touched her inappropriately on the way to his home.
He then tried to kiss her and take off her clothes.
She didn't know how to get out of the situation.
At the time of the Westwood encounters, the women were 17, 19, and 20 years old.
Inappropriate touches
Other women said the DJ touched them after performances.
For example, one woman reported that while posing for a photo together, Westwood slipped his hand under her shirt and touched her breast.
All alleged incidents are believed to have occurred between 1992 and 2017.
The women asked the Guardian and the BBC for anonymity.
However, the British media houses have the identities of the alleged victims, all of whom are said to be black.
They are said not to have known or spoken to each other.
They are said to have made the decision to talk about it after the first allegations about Westwood's behavior appeared on social media.
Confronted with the allegations by the BBC and the Guardian, the DJ denied all allegations.
A spokesman said they were completely false and were disputed in their entirety.
Westwood, 64, is one of Britain's most renowned hip-hop and rap artists.
Since 1994 he has presented a rap show on BBC Radio 1. In this, Westwood has repeatedly offered newcomers a platform.
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