DJ Tim Westwood Pleads Not Guilty to Additional Sexual Offense Charges Ahead of Trial
Former radio broadcaster Tim Westwood entered not guilty pleas for two additional charges during a court appearance, bringing his total number of contested counts to 17.
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Key points
- Tim Westwood denied two new charges at Southwark Crown Court.
- The total number of charges he now contests stands at 17, involving nine women.
- A seven-week trial is scheduled to begin on January 27.
Embattled former BBC Radio 1 and Capital Xtra disc jockey Tim Westwood appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday to enter not guilty pleas for two additional sexual offense charges. The latest updates bring the total number of contested charges against the 69-year-old media personality to 17, stemming from allegations made by nine different women regarding incidents between 1983 and 2016.
During the recent hearing, Westwood formally denied the indecent assault of a 16 or 17-year-old girl in the west London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham back in 1991. Additionally, he pleaded not guilty to the sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman that reportedly occurred in Wandsworth in May 2004.
For fans and followers of the British urban music scene where Westwood was a prominent figure for decades, these ongoing legal proceedings mark a significant and troubling chapter. The comprehensive list of allegations spans his time at major broadcasting networks and public events, drawing widespread attention across the entertainment industry.
Westwood remains free on conditional bail following the hearing. Court officials confirmed that the defendant is scheduled to face a comprehensive seven-week trial at Southwark Crown Court, which is currently set to begin on January 27.
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