A man denied wearing nappies in the presence of girl, as he appeared before a judge to plead not guilty to sexually abusing two children a decade-and-a-half ago.
Christopher Jones, 42, faces allegations that he sexually assaulted two girls aged under-13 between July 2007 and August 2008.
He is accused of performing sex acts on one of the girls and engaging in sexual activity – including the alleged nappy wearing – in the presence of another.
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Appearing before Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (June 8), Jones, of Bridges Close, Abingdon, pleaded not guilty to sexual assault, causing a child under-13 to engage in sexual activity and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.
Judge Maria Lamb fixed the trial, which is expected to last at least a week, to begin on July 1 next year.
Max Hardy appeared for the Crown Prosecution Service at the short plea and trial preparation hearing.
Dana Bilan represented Jones, who spoke only to confirm his name, pleas and to say ‘bless you’ when a member of the public following proceedings from the public gallery sneezed.
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