# Leicester Court Handles Serious Charges | Leicester News

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Podcast: [Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499)
Published: 2026-09-08T15:12:38+00:00
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Leicester Magistrates’ Court packed with high-stakes drama as multiple serious cases—ranging from rape and strangulation to violent assaults—rolled through on September 8th. Key defendants include Christopher Smith, Joey Lenton, and Oluwatimilehin Adediran, all facing crown court trials for grave charges. Jodie Statham missed her hearing due to medical reasons without an arrest warrant, while Scott Marshall accepted guilt for stalking and received a community order. Kapil Pandya and Michael Hassell denied assault charges, opting for jury trials. Tracy Allen’s case was adjourned after she skipped court due to prison recall, and Alexander Collins awaits his December trial. Meanwhile, Alexander Dawson admitted to breaching a restraining order and was slapped with fines and community service. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/459ba3a23c3ef6ff

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