Shamed TV host rules out legal appeal

Shamed television presenter Justin Lee Collins has refused to accept he violently abused his ex-girlfriend – but ruled out a legal appeal.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Oct 2012, 09:47 BST

Just 24 hours after a majority jury convicted him of harassing recovering alcoholic Anna Larke, Collins, 38, issued a statement saying he would “never accept the allegation that I am violent or an abuser”.

The jury at St Albans Crown Court heard that during their seven-month relationship last year the entertainer made Ms Larke sleep facing him, made her write down all her previous sexual experiences and assaulted her.

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“I deeply regret the distress and anguish I have caused by my behaviour in what was a very troubled and difficult relationship with Anna Larke,” he said.

“After careful reflection in the last 24 hours I have decided not to proceed with an appeal against my conviction.

“I would like to re-iterate what I made clear in court, that I have never used or threatened violence against Anna Larke or anybody in my life.”