Suspended London Pride boss accused of 'frustrating' theft investigation
Summary
The suspended head of Pride in London is accused of blocking an investigation into alleged theft and bullying by not returning company account access and devices. Christopher Joell-Deshields faces legal action for contempt of court for not complying with an order related to these allegations. He is set to contest some claims, with a trial date set for after February 10.Key Facts
- Christopher Joell-Deshields, suspended CEO of Pride in London, is accused of not giving back control of bank accounts and other systems.
- Court papers say he did not return usernames, passwords, and identification numbers.
- An injunction from September 2025 required him to return company devices and access.
- He denies some claims but admits to not providing a witness statement as ordered.
- A trial is set for the first available date after February 10 to address these issues.
- Allegations include spending £7,000 on personal items with sponsor vouchers.
- Joell-Deshields still receives an annual salary of over £85,000 during the investigation.
- The investigation is happening in a challenging period for Pride groups facing financial and volunteer shortages.
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