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07/10/2013
Rolf Harris To Face Trial In April
Entertainer Rolf Harris is to face trial on 13 child sex offences in April.
Harris, 83, was excused from attending a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on Monday.
A plea hearing at Southwark Crown court has been set for the 14th January.
His trial will begin on 30th April.
(CD/IT)
Harris, 83, was excused from attending a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on Monday.
A plea hearing at Southwark Crown court has been set for the 14th January.
His trial will begin on 30th April.
(CD/IT)
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