The lawyer claims that the allegations are "rubbish." The Sun newspaper had reported that the young person's mother claimed the presenter paid them 35,000 pounds for photos over three years when they were 17.
The BBC suspended the presenter following the claims, but the BBC reported that the young person denied the allegation in a letter to the broadcaster.
The BBC said it had not spoken to the young person or seen any evidence from the Sun.
British police are assessing information provided by the BBC about the claims, but there is no investigation into a crime at this stage.
The age of consent for sex in England is 16, but images of someone under 18 can be considered child pornography.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
BBC Presenter Suspended Amid Allegations of Paying Teen for Explicit Photos
A lawyer acting for a young person has denied that an unnamed BBC presenter paid them for explicit photos, according to a letter sent to the BBC.
11 July 2023 · 16:00 UTC
