Jimmy Savile: BBC Newsnight 'steps aside'

October 22, 2012

The Newsnight editor responsible for dropping a report into claims Sir Jimmy Savile sexually abused people is stepping aside, the BBC has said.

Peter Rippon's move is for the duration of an inquiry into Newsnight's handling of the planned report last year.

Earlier this month, in a blog, Mr Rippon explained the editorial reasons behind his decision to axe the report.