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Ex-Dragons' Den star Doug Richard charged with child sex offences Ex-Dragons' Den star Doug Richard charged with child sex offences
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An original member of TV's Dragons' Den has been charged with child sex offences.An original member of TV's Dragons' Den has been charged with child sex offences.
Doug Richard, 57, has been charged with three counts of sexual activity with a child and one of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.Doug Richard, 57, has been charged with three counts of sexual activity with a child and one of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.
The Crown Prosecution Service said the alleged offences took place on 2 January 2015 and related to one victim who was aged 13 at the time.The Crown Prosecution Service said the alleged offences took place on 2 January 2015 and related to one victim who was aged 13 at the time.
He is due to appear at London Magistrates' Court on 5 October. He is due to appear at City of London Magistrates' Court on 5 October.
Mr Richard, who lives in London, took part in the first two series of the BBC show and has also been a business adviser to the government.Mr Richard, who lives in London, took part in the first two series of the BBC show and has also been a business adviser to the government.