ACCUSED:THE FAKE GROOMING SCANDAL

“Accused: The Fake Grooming Scandal,” a three-part series examining the fallout from an explosive Facebook post. In May 2020, 18-year-old Ellie Williams shared graphic allegations of abuse, complete with photos of her injuries, claiming she was the victim of an “Asian grooming gang” in her hometown of Barrow-in-Furness.

Series Director: Sophie Robinson

Producers: Sian Guerra & Jess Austin

Editors: Shane McCormack & Rose Glandfield

DoP: Bud Gallimore

Sound: Mark Nuttal & Lucy Pickering

Additional Camera: Amy Newstead, Esther Vardy & Anneka Saunders

Executive Producer: Colin Barr for Expectation