Duke of Marlborough to Plead Not Guilty to Assault Charges

The Duke of Marlborough, Charles James Spencer-Churchill, has pleaded not guilty to charges of strangling his estranged wife, Edla Marlborough, during multiple incidents. He appeared at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court, facing allegations of assaulting her on three occasions, including incidents in November 2022, April 2023, and January 2024, all occurring in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. The duke confirmed his identity and pleas while wearing a navy suit. This is a developing story.

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