Max Clifford goes on trial accused of indecent assault on girl, 17, in the 1980s
CELEBRITY publicist Max Clifford is to go on trial at Southwark Crown Court over allegations he indecently assaulted a teenage girl in the 1980s.
The 73-year-old is to go on trial for allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old girl in the early 1980s
The 73-year-old denies assaulting the 17-year-old between October 1981 and May 1982 at his Mayfair offices in New Bond Street.
Clifford, of Hersham, Surrey, is charged under Operation Yewtree, the Met Police investigation set up in the wake of the Sir Jimmy Savile scandal.
The former celebrity publicist denies the claims
Some of the biggest names in show business including pop mogul Simon Cowell, late reality TV star Jade Goody and boxer Muhammad Ali, were represented by Clifford during his career, which spanned more than 40 years.
Clifford represented celebrities including Simon Cowell and Muhammad Ali
The trial is expected to last four weeks.