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Tam Paton 100% Involved in Paedophile Ring, Trust Apologizes

5/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Witness Murphy declared former Bay City Rollers manager Tam Paton “100% involved” in a paedophile ring.
Murphy said Paton’s Edinburgh parties gave boys drugs, alcohol and indecent films, then older men took them to rooms after he threatened Murphy with a knife and blackmailed him with photos.
The Ponton Trust, successor to the Ponton House Trust, apologized and condemned abuse at the Ponton House Boys’ Residence.

History

Historical Context

In October 2012 the Metropolitan Police launched Operation Yewtree after the ITV Exposure documentary revealed Jimmy Savile’s abuse, leading to the January 2013 Giving Victims a Voice report that recorded 450 victims and 589 allegations. The scandal spurred investigations into other figures, such as former Bay City Rollers manager Tam Paton, showing how the “Yewtree effect” continues to drive UK safeguarding reforms.

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Story summary

Witness Murphy declared former Bay City Rollers manager Tam Paton “100% involved” in a paedophile ring.
Murphy said Paton’s Edinburgh parties gave boys drugs, alcohol and indecent films, then older men took them to rooms after he threatened Murphy with a knife and blackmailed him with photos.
The Ponton Trust, successor to the Ponton House Trust, apologized and condemned abuse at the Ponton House Boys’ Residence.

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