Podcaster James English has date set for domestic abuse trial
The former reality TV star will face 19 allegations when he stands trial in October
A Glasgow podcaster accused of domestic abuse is to stand trial in October.
Former reality TV star James English, 42, is claimed to have carried out the crime at a flat in Glasgow’s Argyle Street between July 2022 and November 2023.
English is faces 19 accusations, including that he attacked the woman - who is a model and influencer - while she was pregnant.
He is also claimed to have kept control of aspects of her life including her money and contact with loved ones.
Court papers also state English isolated the woman from her friends and family.
He is claimed to have repeatedly contacted her by telephone and sent her threatening and abusive text messages.
Another allegation says English repeatedly shouted and swore at her and uttered offensive remarks and threats of violence towards her.
English, of Larkhall, Lanarkshire, shot to fame after he starred in reality TV show Glow.
He is also the host of the Anything Goes podcast which has more than 700,000 subscribers on YouTube.
English was excused attendence on Thursday at a case management hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
He was represented by his lawyer Calum Weir who pleaded not guilty on his behalf.
Prosecutor Siobhan Currie told the court: "This case is one which has grown arms and legs.
"However, I think we are at a stage where we should fix a trial and a full set of dates.”
Sheriff Bernard Abblett set a three day trial for October this year with a hearing also taking place in September.
English had his bail continued meantime.
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