WDIV reporter Hank Winchester is within the clear after being accused of constructing alleged sexual advances to a person throughout a therapeutic massage.
We reported that his house was searched by legislation enforcement in June.
Based on Fox affiliate WDJT in Detroit, police, together with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Workplace executed a search warrant Winchester’s house on June 13. He’s identified for his shopper investigative reporting referred to as Assist Me Hank and has labored on the station for twenty-four years.
He had been positioned on administrative depart by the Detroit NBC affiliate.
“I’m grateful this investigation is over. The allegations made in opposition to me had been outrageous, unfounded and defamatory,” Winchester wrote in an announcement. “All through my 24-year profession in Detroit, my mission has at all times been to assist the group I really like, defend you from dangerous actors, and battle for justice. I’ll at all times battle for you—simply as I’ve not too long ago needed to battle for myself. I wish to specific my deepest gratitude to everybody who has proven me large assist, particularly my household and pals. The messages from so lots of you tremendously helped me by means of this extremely troublesome time.”
