In May 1979, some of the first accusations of sexual assault against Smith emerged. ''Rochdale Alternative Press'', an underground magazine in Smith's home town, published accusations that Smith had spanked and sexually assaulted young boys at a hostel he co-founded. | In May 1979, some of the first accusations of sexual assault against Smith emerged. ''Rochdale Alternative Press'', an underground magazine in Smith's home town, published accusations that Smith had spanked and sexually assaulted young boys at a hostel he co-founded. |