What were the allegations against Liam Scarlett?
Updated: 18 Apr 2021, 17:48
CONFUSION surrounds allegations against Liam Scarlett, the ballet star who has died aged 35.
An independent probe into accusations of sexual misconduct against the Royal Ballet s former artist-in-residence found no matters to pursue .
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What were the allegations against Liam Scarlett?
The Times reported: The internationally renowned former dancer, once tipped as one of the hottest stars in the ballet world, left the Royal Ballet last year amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
No criminal charges were brought against Liam Scarlett, who was found dead on Friday, April 16 2021.
There had been allegations of sexual misconduct spanning ten years, with claims that he had behaved inappropriately towards students and allegedly encouraged them to send him naked photos, the Times added.
Ex-Choreographer For Britain s Royal Ballet Dies at 35
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Liam Scarlett, brilliant young choreographer at the Royal Ballet whose career was derailed by allegations – obituary
Scarlett’s darkly themed ballets made him a star sought after by the world’s leading companies, but then he was abruptly dropped as ‘toxic’
18 April 2021 • 7:50pm
Liam Scarlett instructing Miami City Ballet dancers during rehearsal of Euphotic in Florida, January 2013
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Liam Scarlett, who has died suddenly aged 35, was the Royal Ballet’s acclaimed young ballet choreographer, until he was dismissed last year following allegations of sexual misconduct with young dancers. His death came hours after Denmark’s leading theatre terminated its contracts with him last Friday over claims involving its own staff.