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MP Nigel Evans denies rape and sex assaults | |
(35 minutes later) | |
Former deputy speaker Nigel Evans entered the witness box at his trial and told a jury he had not raped or sexually assaulted anyone. | |
He denies one count of rape, two counts of indecent assault, five counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted sexual assault. | He denies one count of rape, two counts of indecent assault, five counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted sexual assault. |
Earlier the judge Mr Justice King told the jury at Preston Crown Court to clear him of one sexual assault charge. | |
He said jurors should consider a charge of attempted sexual assault instead. | |
When the charge was put to him, Mr Evans pleaded not guilty. | |
The trial continues. | The trial continues. |