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Undercover Officer's Deceptive Relationships Spark Public Inquiry Outcry

2/11/2026

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Jim Boyling, an undercover officer, testified at a public inquiry about deceptive sexual relationships with three women while infiltrating activist groups from 1995 to 2000.
He said his superiors ignored these relationships, adopting a "don’t ask, don’t tell" policy.
Monica described feeling "ashamed" and "violated."
Ruth said she felt "conned" and "used."
Rosa, with whom Boyling had a long-term relationship, later accused him of controlling behavior.

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Jim Boyling, an undercover officer, testified at a public inquiry about deceptive sexual relationships with three women while infiltrating activist groups from 1995 to 2000.
He said his superiors ignored these relationships, adopting a "don’t ask, don’t tell" policy.
Monica described feeling "ashamed" and "violated."
Ruth said she felt "conned" and "used."
Rosa, with whom Boyling had a long-term relationship, later accused him of controlling behavior.