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Jury told to ignore PM Nigella comments PM's Nigella Lawson comments: Ignore them says judge
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The jury in the trial of two former personal assistants of Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi have been told to ignore comments made by the prime minister.The jury in the trial of two former personal assistants of Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi have been told to ignore comments made by the prime minister.
Judge Robin Johnson said it was a "matter of regret" when public figures commented on someone in a trial.Judge Robin Johnson said it was a "matter of regret" when public figures commented on someone in a trial.
The judge said David Cameron had made comments in an interview which could be "favourable to Ms Lawson".The judge said David Cameron had made comments in an interview which could be "favourable to Ms Lawson".
Former PAs Francesca and Elisabetta Grillo deny fraud.Former PAs Francesca and Elisabetta Grillo deny fraud.
'Matter of regret'
Judge Robin Johnson warned the jurors at Isleworth Crown Court to only decide the case on evidence presented in court.Judge Robin Johnson warned the jurors at Isleworth Crown Court to only decide the case on evidence presented in court.
He said: "It's a matter of regret when people in public office comment on a person involved in a trial which is in progress."He said: "It's a matter of regret when people in public office comment on a person involved in a trial which is in progress."
BBC correspondent Angus Crawford, who was in Isleworth Crown Court, said the judge had effectively "ticked off" the prime minister.BBC correspondent Angus Crawford, who was in Isleworth Crown Court, said the judge had effectively "ticked off" the prime minister.
In an interview Mr Cameron told the Spectator magazine he was a "massive fan" of the TV cook, adding that he found her "very funny and warm".
When asked if he was on "Team Nigella", the prime minister replied: "I am."
Sources have told the BBC that the prime minister's office does not want to comment on the judge's remarks.Sources have told the BBC that the prime minister's office does not want to comment on the judge's remarks.
'No bearing''No bearing'
The jury heard that the defendants felt "aggrieved" by Mr Cameron's comment, even though they did not specifically deal with matters in the trial.The jury heard that the defendants felt "aggrieved" by Mr Cameron's comment, even though they did not specifically deal with matters in the trial.
Judge Robinson told the jurors: "You will realise that what public figures may feel about this case or a witness in this case can have no bearing on your own views." Judge Johnson told the jurors: "You will realise that what public figures may feel about this case or a witness in this case can have no bearing on your own views."
The sisters are accused of abusing their positions by spending £685,000 on credit cards belonging to the couple on themselves.The sisters are accused of abusing their positions by spending £685,000 on credit cards belonging to the couple on themselves.
The Grillos' defence team has claimed that the pair, of Kensington Square Gardens, Bayswater, were given permission to use the business cards by Ms Lawson to cover for her use of drugs.The Grillos' defence team has claimed that the pair, of Kensington Square Gardens, Bayswater, were given permission to use the business cards by Ms Lawson to cover for her use of drugs.
In court Ms Lawson admitted using drugs a handful of times, but denied she had a drug problem or was an addict.In court Ms Lawson admitted using drugs a handful of times, but denied she had a drug problem or was an addict.
The case continues.The case continues.