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Robert Hughes pleads not guilty

Australian TV star Robert Hughes has pleaded not guilty to 11 child sex allegations in a Sydney court.

Australian TV star Robert Hughes
Hey Dad! star Robert Hughes has pleaded not guilty to 11 child sex allegations in a Sydney court. (AAP)

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Hey Dad! star Robert Hughes has appeared in a Sydney court to formally deny historical child sex allegations.

Hughes appeared at the Downing Centre District Court on Monday where he was indicted on 11 charges dating back to the 1980s and relating to four alleged victims.

He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and did not speak to waiting media as he left court.

His trial is expected to begin later this month.


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