The Latest Breaking News from John Brownlee

Former teacher found guilty of abusing boys at Edinburgh Academy

Judge finds John Young assaulted pupils as young as 10 while head of PE between 1966 and 1993

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2025

Beatings, humiliation and loss of self-worth: how Edinburgh Academy victims were scarred

Former schoolboys at the private school give raw testimonies about abuse meted out by John Brownlee

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024

‘Sadistic’ Edinburgh teacher found to have assaulted pupils for 20 years

John Brownlee conducted campaign of violence and torture against children as young as eight, sheriff finds

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024

The True Story Behind 'Painkiller,' From Richard Sackler to Purdue Pharma

The scripted miniseries covers all angles of the opioid epidemic

Marie Claire · Aug 12, 2023

Nicky Campbell blasts sick troll who claims he's BBC star who allegedly paid teen for pics

The Scots broadcaster hit out at a twisted Twitter troll after the shocking accusation.

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2023

Nicky Campbell fears ex-teacher who 'sadistically beat boys' won't face justice due to age

Nicky and a group of former schoolmates will be told on Monday whether John Brownlee, 88, is to face charges over claims he “sadistically” beat and abused lads at Edinburgh Academy.

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2023

Nicky Campbell demands arrest of former Edinburgh teacher who allegedly abused pupils

The broadcaster has led calls to take immediate action against John Bownlee, a former teacher at Edinburgh Academy. Bownlee allegedly abused several pupils at the school with dozens of victims coming forward

Edinburgh Live · Apr 14, 2023

Nicky Campbell demands arrest of retired teacher he claims abused him and other pupils

Nicky Campbell and his friends, who are at the heart of the allegations against John Brownlee, now 88, say they were told by police last week they now had evidence from around 80 alleged victims.

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2023

Report: U.S. attorney’s office investigating Commanders regarding alleged financial improprieties

More trouble for Daniel Snyder?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 2, 2022

Daniel Snyder’s attorney: Tiffani Johnston’s allegations are false

Snyder's attorney was a guest on Pro Football Talk.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2022