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Christopher Berry-Dee dropped by publisher amid abuse allegations

Created at 18 Aug · 3:20 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Bonnier Books UK has terminated its publishing agreements with bestselling true crime author Christopher Berry-Dee following allegations of violence and sexual abuse. Waterstones has removed his books from sale.

Key Numbers

78Christopher Berry-Dee's age
1mcopies sold of Berry-Dee's books

Who's Involved

Christopher Berry-Dee
Bestselling true crime author facing allegations of abuse
Bonnier Books UK
Publisher terminating agreements with Berry-Dee
Waterstones
Bookseller removing Berry-Dee's titles from sale
The Guardian
Publication of the investigation into abuse allegations

↳ Why This Matters

The decision by Bonnier Books UK and Waterstones highlights the increasing scrutiny on authors and publishers regarding serious allegations, impacting sales and future works of a prominent figure in the true crime genre.

Key facts

  • Bonnier Books UK has ceased all publishing agreements with Christopher Berry-Dee.
  • Waterstones has removed all of Berry-Dee's books from its stores and online.
  • The decision follows a Guardian investigation into allegations of violence and sexual abuse.
  • Berry-Dee denies all accusations made against him.

Bonnier Books UK, the primary publisher for bestselling true crime author Christopher Berry-Dee, has announced it will terminate all existing agreements and cease future projects with him following a Guardian investigation into multiple allegations of violence and sexual abuse. Waterstones has also removed Berry-Dee's books from sale in its shops and online.

The investigation detailed accusations including domestic violence and sexual assault of a 13-year-old student. Berry-Dee, 78, who has sold nearly 1 million copies of his books, has denied all allegations, citing health issues as a reason for not being interviewed for the piece. He has previously admitted to lying to his subjects to gain access for his writing.

Orion, an imprint of Hachette, published Berry-Dee's latest book last month, but has not yet responded regarding their future publishing plans.

Frequently asked questions

The Guardian investigation detailed multiple allegations of abuse, including domestic violence and sexual assault of a 13-year-old student.

Berry-Dee denies all accusations, stating he has not committed any of the crimes he is accused of.

Bonnier Books UK, his main publisher, has terminated all agreements and will not work with him on future projects.

Waterstones has removed all of Christopher Berry-Dee's books from sale in its shops and online.

What Happens Next

01Orion imprint of Hachette to decide on future publishing of Berry-Dee's works.
02Bonnier Books UK to complete the unwinding of contracts and removal of stock.

How It Developed

Bonnier Books UK announced it would no longer publish Christopher Berry-Dee.
Waterstones removed Berry-Dee's books from sale.
Allegations of abuse against Berry-Dee were detailed in a Guardian investigation.
Berry-Dee denied all allegations made against him.

Sources

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Christopher Berry-Dee dropped by publisher after allegations of abuse made against himThe Guardian

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