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Posted on October 9, 2025
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Former BBC DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with rape and indecent assault involving seven women. He is due in court on November 11.
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said on Thursday it had charged former BBC Radio DJ Tim Westwood with four counts of rape and nine counts of indecent assault.
The charges relate to alleged offences against seven women between 1983 and 2016, the police said.
Westwood, 68, is also facing two counts of sexual assault.
He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on November 11.
(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; editing by William James)
Rape is a crime involving non-consensual sexual intercourse. It is defined as forcing or coercing someone to engage in sexual activity against their will.
Indecent assault refers to unwanted sexual contact or behavior that is sexual in nature but does not involve penetration.
A court appearance is when a person is required to attend a court session to answer charges or participate in legal proceedings.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is the principal public agency for conducting criminal prosecutions in England and Wales.
Legal charges are formal accusations made by law enforcement against an individual, alleging that they have committed a crime.
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