Leading jazz musician dismissed by Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
The Mail on Sunday reports that the 58-year-old was told to stay away from classes at RCS after the allegations came to light.
Now, following a disciplinary investigation and hearing, Smith has been dismissed by RCS.
One of the world's leading saxophonists and artistic director and founder of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, Smith was awarded an OBE for services to jazz in the 2019 New Year honours list.
A presence on the global jazz scene since his teenage years, Edinburgh-born Smith has gone on to record with definitive jazz label Blue Note and work with myriad jazz greats, including Chick Corea and Dame Cleo Laine.
A spokesperson for RCS told The Herald: "Following a disciplinary investigation and hearing, Tommy Smith has been dismissed.
"RCS has robust policies in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and staff.'
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