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Actor Michael Ward Denies Rape, Assault Charges at Trial

6/30/2026

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Actor Micheal Ward is on trial at Crown Court, denying two rape, two assault-by-penetration and sexual-assault counts.
Prosecutors say the woman met Ward at the Lounge nightclub in Gants Hill on 1 January 2023.
She entered his Mercedes after the party ended around 2:20 am on 2 January and was allegedly kissed, finger-penetrated, orally raped and told to close the door.
Ward was arrested on 18 January 2023 and issued a prepared statement denying the rape.

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Story summary

Actor Micheal Ward is on trial at Crown Court, denying two rape, two assault-by-penetration and sexual-assault counts.
Prosecutors say the woman met Ward at the Lounge nightclub in Gants Hill on 1 January 2023.
She entered his Mercedes after the party ended around 2:20 am on 2 January and was allegedly kissed, finger-penetrated, orally raped and told to close the door.
Ward was arrested on 18 January 2023 and issued a prepared statement denying the rape.