JOHN TERRY PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO SEX OFFENCE CHARGES IN COURT
Former football star John Terry appeared at Maidstone Magistrates Court today for his first hearing.The case pertains to allegations linked to failing to comply with sex offenders register notification requirements under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
Terry is also accused of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and an interim SHPO.
The hearing was brief, with no pleas entered during the appearance.
The case was listed under reference 46YY1111324.
Terry is due to appear again at the same court for a provisional pre-trial hearing.
Terry's legal team declined to comment outside court.
The allegations involve serious offences relating to sex offender registration obligations.
The case will now proceed through the judicial process, with a date for trial yet to be scheduled.
The court proceedings follow a series of legal requirements, and Terry remains on bail until then.
No further details about the allegations or the victim's identities have been disclosed publicly.