Jonathan Fletcher trial set after 'not guilty' pleas

Nicola Laver  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  14 Aug 2024
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Jonathan Fletcher trial set after 'not guilty' pleas

Former vicar Jonathan Fletcher has pleaded not guilty at Kingston Crown Court to eight counts of indecent assault on a male person.

A trial date has been set for 30 June to 8 July 2025.

The offences allegedly took place between 1973 and 1999. An application to dismiss a further count of GBH is due to be heard on 13 January 2025.

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