US EditionComedian accused of indecent assault in BBC studio
GLASGOW CITY, SCOTLAND, AUG 8 – Hardeep Singh Kohli faces six charges of indecent and sexual assault involving three women, with a trial expected to last four to five days, prosecutor said.
- Hardeep Singh Kohli, a 56-year-old comedian from Glasgow, appeared in court to respond to six allegations of sexual misconduct involving three different women, with incidents reportedly occurring between 2007 and 2016.
- The charges stem from alleged incidents including indecent assaults and breaches of peace at locations such as BBC studios, Radisson Hotel, Cross Keys Hotel, and Yes Bar in Glasgow and Dumfries and Galloway.
- Mr Kohli denies all allegations and has asserted that one indecent assault occurred with the complainant’s agreement; protective measures have been put in place for all three witnesses, and the prosecution plans to present evidence from seven civilian individuals and one police officer.
- Sheriff John McCormick scheduled Kohli's court case to begin on November 24 at the Glasgow Sheriff Court, with the hearing expected to continue for five days, and allowed Kohli to remain out on bail throughout this time.
- The trial outcome could influence public and legal scrutiny of misconduct allegations spanning nearly a decade against a public figure formerly known for television appearances.
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Comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli to stand trial charged with alleged sex offences
The 56-year-old appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday.
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