PR guru to the stars Clifford to face 11 indecent assault charges

Public relations consultant Max Clifford last night vowed to clear his name in court after he was charged with 11 historic counts of indecent assault against teenage girls.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Apr 2013, 23:23 BST
Max Clifford reads a statement to the media outside his home in SurreyMax Clifford reads a statement to the media outside his home in Surrey
Max Clifford reads a statement to the media outside his home in Surrey

The 70-year-old, famed for representing celebrities such as Simon Cowell and OJ Simpson, was charged with offences linked to seven individuals aged from 14 
to 19 that are alleged to have 
taken place between 1966 and 1985.

He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on May 28.

Clifford was originally arrested in December as part of Operation Yewtree, the national police inquiry triggered by allegations of abuse against Jimmy Savile.

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He said: “The allegations in respect of which I have been charged are completely false and I have made this clear to the police during many, many hours of interviews.

“Nevertheless a decision has been taken to charge me with 11 offences involving seven women, the most recent of which is 28 years ago and the oldest 47 years ago.

“I have never indecently assaulted anyone in my life and this will become clear during the course of the proceedings.”

Mr Clifford said the decision had caused “distress” to his wife and daughter.

He added: “However, at least I will now be in a position to fully consider all the evidence against me and to answer the evidence in public and ultimately clear my name in a court of law.”