Belfield, who has 361,000 followers on his YouTube channel, The Voice Of Reason, and 43,000 on Twitter, directed his attacks via social media in highly negative and often abusive terms, the judge said. Ben Hewis is perverting the course of justice. 2023 BBC. "Bearing in mind the need for an overall proportionate sentence and the principle of totality, I am not satisfied that my final overall sentence of five years and 26 weeks would have been substantially higher had I been made aware of the correct legal position on count 5 [the charge relating to Bernie Keith].". It was a risk. Belfield came with certain baggage, not least an Ofcom reprimand four years earlier, after he had referred to a pregnant teenager on Capital Gold as a dirty little slapper and a dirty little tart. Alex performed 56 shows in 2012, 48 shows in 2013, 52 shows in 2014 & 54 shows in 2015.. With up to 3 or 4 shows a day - this years mammoth tour was his biggest production yet! Prosecutors allege that Alex Belfield caused alarm and distress to eight victims after his contract with BBC Radio Leeds was not renewed in 2011. . 1. In September 2001 he began his career as a radio host after joining BBC Radio Leicester. Belfield soon became obsessed with ruining Hewiss professional and personal life. It could be interpreted as a reluctance to expose systemic failings and a complete failure in duty of care. Thats a word I have never heard We four were left to suffer and are suffering still, she says. He soon made it to the top of Belfields hitlist, featuring regularly as a hate figure in his videos and social media posts. When blocked on Twitter he used other accounts to see what I was tweeting and routinely publicly mocked me to his social media followers, posting screengrabs he could only have obtained by using an account that I hadn't blocked.". . The optics arent good, says Breen. 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Addressing the jury in the third week of the trial, Mr Keith said Belfield's YouTube videos, emails and social media messages had included highly abusive language and a threat to 'hound you for the rest of your life'. y the time Belfield began tormenting Dehany in 2020 he had become a successful YouTuber who could have been earning up to 528,000 a year, according to Social Blade, a website that monitors social media channels. Former BBC DJ Alex Belfield has been discovered responsible of the relentless stalking of different broadcasters, together with Jeremy Vine, who he Trending 'La Brea' Season 2 Trailer Goes EVEN DEEPER. 'You can't work out how it's happened. Perhaps that independent review would expose those at the very top (men) who left us exposed. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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Jurors convicted Belfield, of Mapperley, Nottingham, of four charges committed between 2012 and 2021 and for each of these charges, he was sentenced to two and a half years in prison, to run consecutively. Mr Justice Saini had sentenced Belfield to two-and-a-half years for stalking one of the complainants, Bernie Keith. BBC Radio Northampton presenter Bernie Keith was left feeling suicidal by a "tsunami of hate", the trial heard. Neither had ever met him. 15:33, 16 SEP 2022. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. Feb 10th, doors at 7, first dance at 7.30- 11.30. A cruel former BBC local radio presenter who stalked broadcasters including TV's Jeremy Vine and BBC Northampton's Bernie Keith has been jailed for more than five years. 'I can't remember when I have had a run of good sleep of longer than five hours. After 6 months the BBC REFUSE to defend Bernie Keith and deny he sent it after 100+ emails. In relation to the women, the judge said: "Each of them suffered a campaign of harassment by email and social media communications. Read about our approach to external linking. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? A few months in, alarm bells started to ring, remembers Liz Green, who presented the lunchtime show that followed Belfields each day. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The full wording of the charges stated that he "pursued a course of conduct that amounted to harassment" of the complainants, which "amounted to stalking" and caused them "serious alarm or distress". In a statement last week, the BBC said: We know this has been very difficult for those involved and we continue to provide support to current and former staff. How many people signed up for 1 a week is unclear, though some live streams attracted barely 300 viewers. 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Why do the four women involved feel let down? We have begged the BBC to resolve this quietly and privately. If you can help with mounting legal costs please email alex@alexbelfield.co.uk, Uploaded by Alex Belfield at Celebrity Radio 13th March 2020. The jurors accepted Belfield caused serious alarm or distress to two victims - the BBC Radio Northampton presenter Bernie Keith . The judge explained he did not question the verdicts of the jurors, but was applying the civil standard of proof when making the restraining orders. He told the jury he was seconds away from killing himself. . 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When sentencing Belfield, Mr Justice Saini told him: 'Your offences are so serious, only a custodial sentence can be justified.'. Giving evidence in court, Vine said: I have in the past had a physical stalker who followed me. Similar orders in favour of four other individuals the BBCs former head of the north Rozina Breen, former BBC Radio Leeds presenters Liz Green and Stephanie Hirst, and BBC executive Helen Thomas were also made. Alex Belfield, 42, . Mr Spedding said Belfield's YouTube videos, emails and social media messages had included highly abusive language and a threat to "hound you for the rest of your life". It sent this statement: Monetisation on the Voice of Reason channel remains suspended for violating our creator responsibility policy. 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and BBC Radio Northampton's Bernie Keith. Thats when Rozina Breen, then the managing editor at BBC Radio Leeds, decided to take what she thought was a calculated chance. He was convicted Friday, August 5, 2022, on four counts of stalking. It was hard to take any satisfaction from the jailing of this despicable man when he will not serve a single day in jail for what he did to the four Leeds women, he said. Bernard Spedding - guilty (majority verdict), Philip Dehany - not guilty to the charge on the indictment but guilty of the alternative charge of "simple" stalking (majority verdict), Jeremy Vine - not guilty to the charge on the indictment but guilty of the alternative charge of "simple" stalking (unanimous verdict). . Apparently jealous that Keith's BBC career carried on while his own was . In December 2011, Belfield made his debut on BBC Radio 2 with Jimmy Savile's "last in-depth interview", recorded at Savile's Leeds home in February that year. Bernie Keith, who presents mid-morning shows and a weekly rock'n'roll programme on BBC Radio Northampton, said former BBC Radio Leeds DJ Alex Belfield had subjected him to "naked" hatred . "Despite four women not securing guilty verdicts, today's custodial sentences are a welcome relief," she wrote. Find Alex Belfield's email address, contact information, LinkedIn, Twitter, other social media and more. For PR Pros Overview; Media Database . The judge said one of his victims came close to killing himself. VideoRussian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. Alex Belfield, 42, who "weaponised the internet", was last month found guilty at Nottingham Crown Court of waging a relentless campaign, with TV's Mr Vine subjected to an "avalanche of hatred". The eight complainants hoped to never hear from their tormenter again, only to discover that he had arranged for that one final, defiant video to go live after the judge sent him down, goading them from beyond his prison walls. It was lockdown that offered Belfield an opportunity to make some proper money. >? =
Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. xRn0+|L)%^RKXoZi;;0AQnKF. He is being sued for libel by Vine, as well as by the Nottinghamshire police detective in charge of the case against him, and when ordered to pay Vines initial costs of 26,000 after failing to file a defence on time, paid up, in October 2021, within a few days. He will be even more unbearable, she said in an Instagram video, with a twinkle in her eye that suggested she can hardly wait. The fact we were left unsupported from the acts of someone regarded as a prolific, now convicted, stalker is problematic. Toggle primary navigation. Collaborations. "Alex Belfield had no qualms about the abuse he handed out, in many cases publicly.". Saying he was proud of how he had managed to keep his troubles from his audience, the radio presenter continued: 'It's come at a huge personal toll. View our online Press Pack. Bernie Keith, who presents mid-morning shows and a weekly rock'n'roll programme on BBC Radio Northampton, said former BBC Radio Leeds DJ Alex Belfield had subjected him to "naked" hatred . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "This was the darkest point of my life because there was no end to it. A wacky array of clothing Belfield arrives at court in August. Fixed: Release in which this issue/RFE has been fixed.The release containing this fix may be available for download as an Early Access Release or a General Availability Release. The TV presenter labelled him the Jimmy Savile of trolling during the trial, which heard he repeatedly posted or sent abusive messages, videos and emails. Your email address will not be published. Belfield, of Mapperley, Nottingham, denies causing serious alarm or distress to Channel 5 and BBC Radio 2 presenter Mr Vine, former BBC Radio Leeds mid-morning show host Stephanie Hirst, Mr Keith and five other people. Find Alex Belfield of CelebrityRadio.biz's articles, email address, contact information, Twitter and more. While never submitting himself to cross-examination, he was allowed to deliver a pompous closing speech deriding the case as a BBC and police witch-hunt and describing himself as the No 1 anti-BBC journalist. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. Alex Belfield arriving at Nottingham Crown Court on the day of his sentencing. Breen and Green both think the BBC failed all four women who gave evidence against Belfield. Mr Vine also gave evidence against Belfield during the trial, as he said: "This . Hazell is one of numerous others who now say Belfield trolled them. "Although you at no stage committed any physical acts, Mr Vine considered himself and his family to be at risk from you and his followers," the judge told Belfield. For each of these charges he was sentenced to two and a half years in prison, to run consecutively. He has been contacted 5 times to remove his outrageous claims. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Aaron Sidwell was smart enough to retract his comments immediately: Phillip Dehany refuses to delete his post/vlog repeating the lies and endorsing Hewis. Ms Breen tweeted that she was glad to finally have justice after 10 years. Its like an avalanche of hatred that you get hit by., Vine didnt think he had ever even met Belfield, but another former BBC radio presenter, James Hazell, remembers Vine delivering a masterclass to local BBC presenters in 2010. The optics arent good, says Breen. Belfields final BBC target was Vine, who made the mistake of responding after learning that Belfield had called him and fellow broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire cunts online. Ben Hewis is a videographer who works in the theatre and wedding industries and Philip Dehany was a rival theatre blogger. He realised what he could do and did it with impunity. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The judge referred to the victims graphic and distressing evidence in court about the impact of Belfields campaign of harassment, and how he had been just seconds away from dying by suicide. ): They boast glorious ocean views, but swathes of homes along America's coastlines are at risk of tumbling off CLIFFS due to erosion, rising sea levels and extreme weather events, Are YOU guilty of these gym sins? "Blocking was also a futile exercise as Belfield continued to seek out new ways to get to me when others failed. Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Belfield showed no emotion and wrote on a piece of paper as verdicts were delivered. Heres Celebrity Radios BBC Bernie Keith & Ben Hewis STATEMENT. Bernie confirms on air 'they' think he's "bonkers & loony toons". The prosecution said the YouTuber's stalking was more akin to 'internet trolling' than physical stalking, sending emails, tweets or making videos and subjecting victims to harassment and abuse - some of them over the course of many years. Repeating a libel is not a defense in court. "The Crown makes no submission that the overall sentence was, given the new knowledge of the legal position, inappropriate or unduly lenient," said Mr Justice Saini at Leicester Crown Court. Nobody from the corporation has apologised for what I and the others faced for more than a decade.. Belfield, who is 42 and from Nottingham, was originally charged with stalking eight different people, who were mostly current or former BBC staff. "Throughout this trial, victims and other witnesses have given evidence with dignity and I would like to thank them for their willingness to give evidence. Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Ben Hewis intended to destroy my life, reputation and career. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Alex Belfield has been jailed for five and a half years. Belfield, 42, showed no emotion as the verdicts were delivered. Here's Celebrity Radio's BBC Bernie Keith & Ben Hewis STATEMENTFull statement on legal action & police inquiry - BBC Bernie Keith / Bernard Spedding & Ben Hewis. We have no choice but to take action against The Stagey Blog too. Alex Belfield arriving for his trial at Nottingham Crown Court (Image: PA) An award-winning broadcaster has told a court she was devastated by a "completely transphobic" video posted online by an ex-BBC Radio DJ accused of stalking former colleagues and TV star Jeremy Vine. Some feel he was given too much power in his own trial. I can tell you now their proposed review will not claim responsibility nor say sorry. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk. Finally, respite from what for some had been a decade of near-constant abuse. The Court of Appeal has confirmed Belfield has made an application for permission to appeal his sentence, but said this is "still in the very early stages of the process". That is a picnic compared to this guy. Within hours, a video appeared on Belfields secret video channel, accessible to anyone willing to pay him a pound a week. Full statement on legal action & police inquiry BBC Bernie Keith / Bernard Spedding & Ben Hewis. The full wording of the charges stated he "pursued a course of conduct that amounted to harassment" of the complainants, which "amounted to stalking" and caused them "serious alarm or distress". . Belfield became known across theatres as someone who would throw a tantrum if he didnt get the press tickets he wanted. 6 months later Ben Hewis REFUSES to release the email. and BBC Radio Northampton's Bernie Keith. "You were not a whistleblower in any sense but developed a fixation with pursuing Mr Vine with a campaign of abuse," the judge said. At NorthantsLive we're more than just news. Video, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Walkie Talkie architect Rafael Violy dies aged 78, Sonic boom heard as RAF Typhoon jets escort plane, Nelson's 97th-minute stunner gives Arsenal victory. Dehany ended up the subject of numerous YouTube broadcasts where Belfield suggested he was mentally ill, and called him a mincer and a little twirly with an incredibly tiny man sausage. 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