failings by the metropolitan police meant the serial killer stephen port was free to kill again, after the death of his first victim. all those who died were gay men in their 20s they were murdered by stephen port, now serving life in prison. it does make you angry and upset, yeah, and distressed because it s obviously had tragic consequences, you know. we ll have the latest reaction live from the inquests. also this lunchtime: the prime minister faces further questions about a gathering in number 10 last christmas after it emerges that his director of communications was present. the american actorjussie smollett is found guilty of lying to police
welcome to bbc news, i m rich preston. our top stories: guilty of faking a hate crime a jury in chicago convicts the american actorjussie smollett. 26 chicago police officer spent 3000 hours of time for a fake crime that never occurred, and by the way, a fake crime that denigrates what a real hate an unofficial tribunal in london finds evidence of crimes against humanity and genocide against china s uyghur minority. the pressure grows on borisjohnson
threat from this new variant of coronavirus. threat from this new variant of coronavirus. , ., , ,, ., , ., , ., coronavirus. james short in glasgow, thank ou. coronavirus. james short in glasgow, thank yom coronavirus. james short in glasgow, thank you. james coronavirus. james short in glasgow, thank you. james shaw. the number of people who would test positive in the uk for coronavirus remains above 1 million for a third consecutive week. estimates from the 0ns survey suggest that, in england, one in 60 people are estimated to have the virus. the numbers are stable in wales and northern ireland, and have decreased in scotland. the american actorjussie smollett has been found guilty of disorderly conduct after faking a hate crime against himself. known for his role in the tv series empire, smollett claimed he d been attacked by two men in an assault that was both racist and homophobic. but a jury found he had lied to the police prosecutors say he d staged the incident
has been fighting for his reputation and career. the 39 year old has always maintained he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack. but a jury didn t believe him. they found him guilty of lying to police. the story goes back to january 29, 2019. smollett was known then for his role in the hip hop drama, empire. he had claimed he was set upon by two men who targeted him for being black and gay. there was huge support for him from celebrities and politicians, including the now vice president kamala harris. but a police investigation eventually claimed he staged the whole thing, and he was arrested. at his trial, prosecutors said he did it to boost his profile and help his tv career. the two alleged assailants, brothers from nigeria, ended up being key witnesses, testifying againstjussie smollett. they said he had paid them to carry
welcome to bbc news, i m rich preston. our top stories: guilty of faking a hate crime a jury in chicago convicts the american actorjussie smollett. 26 chicago police officer spent 3000 hours of time for a fake crime that never occurred, and by the way, a fake crime that denigrates what a real hate an unofficial tribunal in london finds evidence of crimes against humanity and genocide against china s uyghur minority. the pressure grows on borisjohnson