'The BBC is expecting to pay out in the region of £750,000,' the source said. He subsequently introduce Bashir to his sister, saying years later that - had it not been for the forged documents - he would never have done so. Around two months after the BBC interview aired, Mr Wiessler said his house was broken into and CDs containing the forged documents stolen. The report slammed BBC bosses, including former director-general Tony Hall, for covering up information on how Bashir was able to secure the interview. Martin Bashir, who was still working as the BBC's religion editor, also quit the corporation in May this year, citing health issues.

Source: The Nation August 08, 2021 15:56 UTC