The Winston Marshall Show Charlie Peters & Guy Dampier - Grooming Gangs, Cover-Up and Tommy Robinson
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Dec 14, 2024 Charlie Peters, an investigative journalist at GB News, and Guy Dampier, a researcher at the Legatum Institute and co-creator of 'Grooming Gangs: Britain's Shame,' dive deep into the ongoing grooming gangs scandal in Britain. They discuss their experiences reporting on this critical issue and the shocking media and political failures that have allowed it to persist. The duo also addresses societal reluctance to confront these uncomfortable truths, the manipulation of data, the role of groups like Tommy Robinson, and the urgent need for accountability and reform.
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Rotherham Sentencing
- Charlie Peters was the only mainstream journalist present at the sentencing of seven men in Rotherham.
- One survivor, abused since age 11, gave an impact statement detailing 20 years of suffering.
Film's Genesis
- The film "Grooming Gangs: Britain’s Shame" was independently produced by Peters and Dampier after facing rejection from other outlets.
- GB News ultimately supported the film, which later influenced a government task force.
Media Neglect
- Media neglect of the grooming gang issue stems from fear of being labeled racist due to the perpetrators' predominantly Pakistani heritage.
- Journalists avoid the topic to protect their careers, prioritizing less controversial reporting.