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British businessman Philip Green charged with misdemeanour assault in US

British businessman and Topshop owner Philip Green has been charged with misdemeanour assault in ...
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19.06 31 May 2019


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British businessman Philip Green charged with misdemeanour assault in US

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19.06 31 May 2019


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British businessman and Topshop owner Philip Green has been charged with misdemeanour assault in the US.

He is accused of repeatedly touching a pilates instructor inappropriately.

It's alleged to have happened during classes at a luxury resort in Tucson, Arizona in 2016 and 2018.

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Pima County deputy attorney Lauren Deakin said: "Philip Green has been formally charged with four misdemeanour assault counts.

"These are class three misdemeanours. Each count has a potential sentence of up to 30 days in the Pima County jail, a fine of not more than $500, and up to one year of probation."

Mr Green is the chairman of the Arcadia Group - the fashion retail group that includes brands such as Topshop, Miss Selfridge, Wallis and Dorothy Perkins.

Main image: Philip Green. Picture by: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire/PA Images

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