Detroit TV Reporter Placed on Leave After Police Search Amid Sexual Misconduct Probe

Hank Winchester, a veteran Emmy-winning investigative reporter for WDIV-TV in Detroit, has been placed on administrative leave following a police search of his Beverly Hills home due to allegations that he made unwanted sexual advances toward a man during a massage therapy session. The investigation, led by Beverly Hills Police with assistance from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, included the seizure of electronics from Winchester's residence, but no charges have been filed as the probe remains ongoing. Winchester, known for his long-running consumer advocacy segment 'Help Me Hank' and co-hosting a family-focused podcast with Kelly Stafford, has an attorney who denies the accusations, calling them false. The station has acknowledged the investigation but declined further comment while it continues. Winchester is reportedly studying massage therapy, and the case has drawn attention amid a backdrop of other recent misconduct allegations involving media figures. The situation marks a significant reversal for Winchester, who has been a trusted community figure for over two decades.