Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood charged with four counts of rape

BBC • 10/9/2025 • Last cited 10/21/2025

Summary

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with four counts of rape, along with nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault, according to BBC News.

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Lindy Score Breakdown

35
Age (0-35)
98 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100

Related Story Timeline

  1. 2025-10-09
    Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood charged with four counts of rape (current)
  2. 2025-12-08
    DJ Tim Westwood pleads not guilty to rape and assault (BBC)

Score BreakdownRisk 35

Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 98 days - proven survivor

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