Andy Carroll, the former England footballer, has vehemently denied breaching a non-molestation order by incessantly contacting his ex-wife Billi Mucklow. The 37-year-old, who currently plays for National League South club Dagenham & Redbridge, has opted to plead not guilty after being charged with allegedly violating the court order in March last year.
Carroll's actions reportedly transpired despite the family court order which aimed to prevent contact between him and his ex-wife. Mucklow, a reality TV show personality known for appearing on The Only Way Is Essex, was said to have received multiple phone calls from Carroll, sparking concerns about her safety.
The case is set to move forward as Carroll will be making his next appearance at Chelmsford Crown Court on March 4th. District Judge Roy Brown has bailed Carroll until then, instructing him that if he maintains a not guilty plea, arrangements for a trial will be made.
During the brief hearing, Carroll appeared visibly uncomfortable as he confirmed his name, address, and date of birth while sporting a green coat and using crutches with a foot brace. When asked whether he preferred to be tried in a magistrates or Crown court, Carroll requested Crown Court without hesitation.
The news comes as a stark contrast to Carroll's illustrious football career, which includes playing for top-tier clubs such as Newcastle, Liverpool, West Ham, Reading, and West Brom. His involvement in this case raises questions about his personal life and the measures he has taken to address any relationship issues with Mucklow.
Carroll's actions reportedly transpired despite the family court order which aimed to prevent contact between him and his ex-wife. Mucklow, a reality TV show personality known for appearing on The Only Way Is Essex, was said to have received multiple phone calls from Carroll, sparking concerns about her safety.
The case is set to move forward as Carroll will be making his next appearance at Chelmsford Crown Court on March 4th. District Judge Roy Brown has bailed Carroll until then, instructing him that if he maintains a not guilty plea, arrangements for a trial will be made.
During the brief hearing, Carroll appeared visibly uncomfortable as he confirmed his name, address, and date of birth while sporting a green coat and using crutches with a foot brace. When asked whether he preferred to be tried in a magistrates or Crown court, Carroll requested Crown Court without hesitation.
The news comes as a stark contrast to Carroll's illustrious football career, which includes playing for top-tier clubs such as Newcastle, Liverpool, West Ham, Reading, and West Brom. His involvement in this case raises questions about his personal life and the measures he has taken to address any relationship issues with Mucklow.
I feel bad for Billi Mucklow, she must've been going through a tough time already 
. Andy Carroll's football career is impressive but it's crazy how one decision can lead to all this drama 
. I don't think pleading not guilty will help him avoid the consequences though 
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? Whatever happens next, I hope Billi gets some peace and stability in her life 
. Can't help but wonder what's going on behind closed doors though 
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. His actions might be seen as selfish, but we don't know the whole story 
. Either way, it's gonna be interesting to see how this plays out 
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. and now hes gonna plead not guilty 
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. It's like they're living their lives in a different world, one where the rules don't apply 
And why did Billi Mucklow let him get away with this? She should be like "Girl, no!" 
. Anyway, I guess the real question is: what kind of lawyer does he have that they're taking on a high-profile case like this? Shouldn't they be like "Andy, you need to stop contacting your ex-wife"?! 
. Can't wait to see what happens next, but I'm guessing it won't end well for him 
He's using crutches and looks super uncomfortable, what's going on? Maybe he should take a break from football and focus on sorting out his personal life? 
Anyway, this case is getting messy fast, hope it gets resolved soon so we can all move on 
I mean, what kind of person contacts their ex-wife despite a court order to stay away from her? And now he's denying it all and expecting a trial? Give me a break. And what's with the crutches? Is he just trying to make an extra drama queen out of himself? This case is gonna be a real mess, I can feel it 