Ex-Chesterfield FC manager James Rowe appears in court – with sexual assault trial set to begin

The trial of James Rowe – former manager of Chesterfield FC – will commence tomorrow after a jury was sworn in.

Published 4th Dec 2023, 12:40 GMT

Updated 4th Dec 2023, 14:59 GMT

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James Rowe, 40, appeared at Derby Crown Court today, charged with sexually assaulting a woman on November 24 2021. Mr Rowe has pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The former Chesterfield FC manager spoke only to confirm his name before a jury was sworn in. The trial is set to begin in full tomorrow morning.

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Judge Jonathan Bennett is presiding over the case – with Dawn Pritchard representing the crown and Peter Eguae representing Mr Rowe.