The head organiser of the LGBTQ Pride parade in London is under internal investigation over claims he abused his position, including by buying luxury perfumes with food and drink vouchers donated by a sponsor.
Christopher Joell-Deshields, who has been chief executive of Pride in London since 2021, is facing a series of allegations from volunteer directors and others.
Yes Reader, he's black...
Sources said that Joell-Deshields had been suspended by a newly constituted board of London LGBT Community Pride, the community interest company behind the parade.
Oh, well, that's that, then, I guess. But wait, maybe not:
Joell-Deshields declined to comment on the allegations but appeared to reject the new board’s authority to suspend him.
What?
He said: “I remain in my role as CEO of Pride in London and as a director of London LGBT Community Pride CIC. “The current legal and governance matters relate to the organisation itself. These matters are being addressed through the appropriate channels, and it would be inappropriate to litigate them in the press. “
You mean it would be 'inconvenient' - for you...
Nothing in this statement should be interpreted as an admission of any allegation, nor does it comment on any other individual. For that reason, I will not be making any further comment at this time.”
I really think you've already made enough.
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