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09/03/2007
No charges over Big Brother racism row
No criminal charges will be brought in connection with the 'Celebrity Big Brother' racism row, Hertfordshire Police have confirmed.
The Crown Prosecution Service ruled that what had occurred on the show was "clearly offensive", but "not criminal".
Hertfordshire Police launched an investigation following a series of rows between Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and three other housemates - former 'Big Brother' contestant Jade Goody, ex-S Club 7 singer Jo O'Meara and model Danielle Lloyd.
It was alleged that Shetty, who went on to win the show, was the victim of racist bullying and the row sparked a diplomatic incident.
A statement by Hertfordshire Police said: "Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, it was felt that it would not be in the public interest to effect arrests or to pursue footage through the courts."
On Thursday, Carphone Warehouse announced that it would be dropping its £3 million sponsorship of 'Big Brother'.
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The Crown Prosecution Service ruled that what had occurred on the show was "clearly offensive", but "not criminal".
Hertfordshire Police launched an investigation following a series of rows between Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and three other housemates - former 'Big Brother' contestant Jade Goody, ex-S Club 7 singer Jo O'Meara and model Danielle Lloyd.
It was alleged that Shetty, who went on to win the show, was the victim of racist bullying and the row sparked a diplomatic incident.
A statement by Hertfordshire Police said: "Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, it was felt that it would not be in the public interest to effect arrests or to pursue footage through the courts."
On Thursday, Carphone Warehouse announced that it would be dropping its £3 million sponsorship of 'Big Brother'.
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23 January 2007
Big Brother review ordered
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Big Brother review ordered
A review of Big Brother has been ordered by Channel 4 bosses following the racist bullying row involving Jade Goody and Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty. However, the current edition of 'Celebrity Big Brother' will remain on air, Channel 4 announced.
18 January 2007
Sponsor pulls out of Celebrity Big Brother
Carphone Warehouse has pulled the plug on sponsorship for the troubled programme Celebrity Big Brother. The sponsorship deal for the Channel 4 programme, which has been at the centre of allegedly racist comments made by contestants, was reported to be in the region of £3 million.
Sponsor pulls out of Celebrity Big Brother
Carphone Warehouse has pulled the plug on sponsorship for the troubled programme Celebrity Big Brother. The sponsorship deal for the Channel 4 programme, which has been at the centre of allegedly racist comments made by contestants, was reported to be in the region of £3 million.
26 January 2006
Galloway evicted from Big Brother house
Respect MP George Galloway has been evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house to face a barrage of criticism. The Bethnal Green and Bow MP has been widely criticised for his decision to appear on the show, with many political opponents saying that he should have been representing his constituents.
Galloway evicted from Big Brother house
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25 January 2006
Newspaper loses Galloway libel appeal
The Daily Telegraph has lost its appeal against a £150,000 libel award against MP George Galloway. Mr Galloway, who is currently a contestant in the Celebrity Big Brother house, successfully sued the paper in 2004, over allegations that he had received money from Saddam Hussein's regime in the 'Oil-for-Food' scandal in Iraq.
Newspaper loses Galloway libel appeal
The Daily Telegraph has lost its appeal against a £150,000 libel award against MP George Galloway. Mr Galloway, who is currently a contestant in the Celebrity Big Brother house, successfully sued the paper in 2004, over allegations that he had received money from Saddam Hussein's regime in the 'Oil-for-Food' scandal in Iraq.
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