Comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli Faces November Trial for Historic Assaults in Glasgow, Dumfries

Comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli has been charged with six sex-related offences involving three women, with alleged incidents occurring between 2007 and 2016, including at the BBC studios in Glasgow. The charges include indecent assault, breach of the peace, and sexual assault, with specific allegations such as groping, attempting to kiss, and performing a sex act in the presence of a victim. Kohli denies all charges and has lodged a special defence claiming consent in one case. The trial is scheduled for November at Glasgow Sheriff Court, where vulnerable witness orders have been issued for the complainants. Prosecutors plan to call seven civilian witnesses and one police officer, while Kohli will be defended by advocate Sarah Livingstone. The case highlights serious accusations against a public figure and underscores the ongoing legal process regarding historic sexual offences.