Convicted Murderer Who Inspired Film ‘Bernie’ Is Released to Director’s Garage

Richard Linklater’s film helped achieve freedom for Bernie Tiede on bond, pending review of a plan that could reduce his sentence for shooting a widow in Texas to time served.

World Briefing : British TV Host Won’t Be Prosecuted, Police Say

The North Yorkshire police said they would not proceed with a case against Jimmy Tarbuck, who was arrested last year over allegations of sexual abuse dating from the 1970s.

    



British Police Deny Protecting Jimmy Savile

A report by the West Yorkshire police covered 68 of hundreds of sexual abuse allegations that have surfaced against the former television presenter Jimmy Savile.

    

British TV Star Jimmy Tarbuck Identified in Child Sex Inquiry

Allegations against Jimmy Tarbuck, 73, date back to the 1970s. He was arrested in April but his name was withheld at the time by the police.

    

British TV Personality Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse of Girls

Stuart Hall, 83, admitted abuse of girls ages 9 to 17, which prosecutors said took place between 1967 and 1986.