London Pride boss accused of contempt of court amid claims of misusing funds

Exclusive: Christopher Joell-Deshields accused of failing to comply with order to hand over passwords and other detailsThe head organiser of London’s LGBTQ+ Pride parade could face a fine, asset seizure or even imprisonment after being accused of failing to comply with a court order to relinquish control over the organisation’s property.Christopher Joell-Deshields, who is suspended from his role as chief executive of Pride in London after claims of impropriety including misuse of funds, has been told to appear at the high court on Tuesday to answer to an allegation of contempt of court. Continue reading...