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Allegations of sexual misconduct against David Walliams

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Several women accused British comedian, presenter and children's author David Walliams of sexually inappropriate behaviour and abusing his position of influence. The reports said the allegations concerned his contact with young women and teenage girls, including two women who said they were 15 when he approached them. Walliams denied the allegations. Walliams sought to prevent publication of an investigation by The Guardian and ITV News. According to his lawyers, he attempted suicide after the allegations emerged.

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David Walliams dropped from new film

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David Walliams has reportedly been dropped from the cast of *The Road to Nevermore*, directed by Jane Spencer. The 55-year-old actor, comedian and writer was excluded from the film amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour toward young female employees of publisher HarperCollins.