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Noel Clarke Pleads Not Guilty to Six Sex Charges

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC · How we work

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Noel Clarke pleaded not guilty to six sex-offence charges at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
The charges include two sexual assault counts, three voyeurism counts and one exposure count.
Alleged offences occurred between 2007 and 2016 in London and Dorset.
He was granted conditional bail and will appear again on November 18 at Southwark Crown Court.

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Noel Clarke Declared Bankrupt

Noel Clarke was declared bankrupt after a court ordered him to pay £3 million in costs.
He lost a libel claim against The Guardian, which received £3 million for legal fees.
ITV, Sky and his agency CAA cut ties with Clarke after the 2021 allegations.
BAFTA rescinded his Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award following the accusations.
The Crown Prosecution Service warned that online commentary could prejudice the trial.

History

Historical Context

The entertainment industry’s response to child-abuse accusations dates back to Michael Jackson’s 1993 allegation, which ended in a $23 million civil settlement in January 1994. That precedent resurfaced in 2024 when actor Noel Clarke pleaded not guilty, declared £3 million bankrupt, and was dropped by ITV, Sky and CAA, prompting contracts to embed morality clauses for swift sanctions.

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Story summary

Noel Clarke pleaded not guilty to six sex-offence charges at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
The charges include two sexual assault counts, three voyeurism counts and one exposure count.
Alleged offences occurred between 2007 and 2016 in London and Dorset.
He was granted conditional bail and will appear again on November 18 at Southwark Crown Court.

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