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Dave Lee Travis arrives at court for trial on sex offence charges | Dave Lee Travis arrives at court for trial on sex offence charges |
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Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Dave Lee Travis has arrived at a central London court where his trial on a series of sex offence charges is due to begin. | Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Dave Lee Travis has arrived at a central London court where his trial on a series of sex offence charges is due to begin. |
The 68-year-old, whose real name is David Patrick Griffin, is accused of 13 counts of indecent assault and one of sexual assault, all of which he denies. | The 68-year-old, whose real name is David Patrick Griffin, is accused of 13 counts of indecent assault and one of sexual assault, all of which he denies. |
A jury is expected to be chosen on Tuesday, with the prosecution later outlining its case. | A jury is expected to be chosen on Tuesday, with the prosecution later outlining its case. |
The trial, at Southwark Crown Court, is expected to last up to six weeks. | The trial, at Southwark Crown Court, is expected to last up to six weeks. |
Mr Travis, of Mentmore, Buckinghamshire, is accused of carrying out the offences between 1976 and 2008. | Mr Travis, of Mentmore, Buckinghamshire, is accused of carrying out the offences between 1976 and 2008. |
The allegations relate to 11 female complainants, aged between 15 and 29 at the time. | The allegations relate to 11 female complainants, aged between 15 and 29 at the time. |
Mr Travis faces the following charges: |