BBC 'could be sued for millions of pounds by Jimmy Savile's victims' as scandal grows Any institution linked to 'predatory sex offender' could be sued BBC offers grovelling apology as it launches three inquiries

BBC director-general George Entwistle, offered a 'profound and heartfelt apology' to the alleged victims of Sir Jimmy Savile's sexual abuse

The BBC could be sued for millions of pounds as the scandal around the Jimmy Saville sex claims grew even larger.

The former Top Of The Pops presenter has been accused of a slew of vile crimes, including sexually assaulting hospital patients while they lay in their beds, having sex with underage girls, and molesting youngsters.

A number of alleged victims have contacted lawyers and could sue any institution that is discovered to have links with Savile's alleged crimes, it was reported.

A partner at Farleys Solicitor told The Sun that the costs could mushroom into millions of pounds worth of compensation.

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