Corrie's William Roache: I Did Not Abuse Girls | UK News
The TV star tells the court he never invited young fans into his dressing room or onto the Coronation Street set.
news.sky.comI don’t have live access to current news databases from here, but I can share what the most recent widely reported updates have indicated about William Roache up to my last update.
Direct answer:
- There are no major fresh criminal charges or high-profile developments about William Roache in the most recent public reporting I’m aware of.
Key context and background (to help frame any new coverage you might see):
- William Roache is best known for playing Ken Barlow on Coronation Street since 1960. He faced historic sex-offence charges in 2013–2014 but was found not guilty on all counts in 2014, and subsequent reporting focused on court appearances and related tax/debt matters rather than new criminal proceedings.[3][5]
- In the years surrounding the 2013–2014 trial, the coverage included coverage of trial proceedings, statements from Roache, and public/industry reactions, with later items touching on tax-related issues or public appearances after his acquittal.[2][4]
- If you’re looking for the latest developments, I’d recommend checking reliable UK outlets (BBC News, ITV News Granada, Sky News) or Roache’s official/publicist statements, as they frequently update on public appearances, charity work, or statements related to the case history.[1][4][2]
What I can do next:
- I can perform a quick, up-to-date search for the latest articles and summarize the most recent items with citations.
- If you want, I can also compile a brief timeline of Roache’s legal and public activity since the 2014 acquittal, so you have a concise reference.
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