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06/06/2013
Trial Date Set For Lost Prophets Frontman On Child Sex Offences
Ian Watkins, frontman of the band Lost Prophets, will stand trial in November on 23 charges of sexual offences involving children, including two of raping a baby.
Two unnamed woman will also face charges of sexual offences against children.
At Cardiff Crown Court the trial date was set for November 25, with the three defendants appearing via video link, according to the BBC.
The broadcaster also reported that an application to hold the trial outside of Wales was denied.
35-year-old Watkins, from Pontypridd, denies all charges.
(MH)
Two unnamed woman will also face charges of sexual offences against children.
At Cardiff Crown Court the trial date was set for November 25, with the three defendants appearing via video link, according to the BBC.
The broadcaster also reported that an application to hold the trial outside of Wales was denied.
35-year-old Watkins, from Pontypridd, denies all charges.
(MH)
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