Actor John Alford Faces Trial for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Teenage Girls

British actor John Alford, also known by his real name John Shannon, is on trial at St Albans Crown Court accused of sexually abusing two underage girls at a party in Hertfordshire in April 2022. He faces charges including four counts of sexual activity with a 14-year-old and two counts related to a 15-year-old girl involving sexual assault and assault by penetration. Prosecutors allege Alford sexually assaulted the girls, who were intoxicated and did not previously know him, after arriving at a house party following a night out at a pub. Evidence presented includes claims that Alford bought vodka during the party, asked the younger girl to sit on his lap, and then engaged in sexual acts despite her objections. Alford denies all charges, asserting that the girls misrepresented their ages and attempted to extort money from him. The trial is ongoing as further investigation continues.