Dan Wootton: Police Investigate Allegations Against Former Sun Journalist

Wootton, who now works for GB News, is accused of using pseudonyms and making false claims to obtain stories

The Metropolitan Police confirmed on Saturday it was looking into matters connected to Wootton after claims of wrongdoing were made public by The Guardian

The potential for harm to the brand became obvious when this newspaper unmasked Wootton in July. It follows this newspaper's revelations on Monday that Wootton used the online pseudonyms Martin. Dan Wootton is a New Zealand and British journalist and has found himself in the middle of a police investigation into allegations of wrong doings.

The Guardian has spoken to seven current and former Sun employees who say they received emails from Wootton that appeared to come from Martin. The allegations first reported by Byline Times include that Wootton posed as a fictitious public relations consultant named Martin and used a fake email address to obtain information from sources.

Wootton has denied any wrongdoing and said he is the victim of a smear campaign. GB News has said it is aware of the allegations and is taking them seriously.

Conclusion

The allegations against Wootton are serious and have the potential to damage the reputation of both himself and GB News. The police investigation is ongoing, and it is too early to say what the outcome will be. However, the revelations have already cast a shadow over Wootton's career and raised questions about the ethics of journalism.