Newcastle United star denies fraud
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Newcastle United star Cheick Tiote pleads not guilty to fraud and driving charges
Newcastle United footballer Cheick Tiote has pleaded not guilty to three separate fraud and driving charges.
The 27-year-old appeared at Newcastle crown court this morning accused of using a false Belgian driving licence.
He is also facing charges of making a false statement to obtain car insurance and of fraud, for claiming he was in possession of a genuine Belgian licence.
Wearing a blue jacket and dark trousers, the midfielder spoke through a French interpreter as he stood in the dock to answer the charges.
The Ivorian international was granted unconditional bail and was told his case would now go to trial next month.
He moved to Newcastle United for a reported £3.5million in 2010 from Dutch side FC Twente following a previous spell with Belgian club Anderlecht.
Tiote has become a regular fixture in the Magpies midfield under current manager Alan Pardew, making over 70 appearances for the club.
Newcastle United footballer Cheick Tiote has pleaded not guilty to three separate fraud and driving charges.
The 27-year-old appeared at Newcastle crown court this morning accused of using a false Belgian driving licence.
He is also facing charges of making a false statement to obtain car insurance and of fraud, for claiming he was in possession of a genuine Belgian licence.
Wearing a blue jacket and dark trousers, the midfielder spoke through a French interpreter as he stood in the dock to answer the charges.
The Ivorian international was granted unconditional bail and was told his case would now go to trial next month.
He moved to Newcastle United for a reported £3.5million in 2010 from Dutch side FC Twente following a previous spell with Belgian club Anderlecht.
Tiote has become a regular fixture in the Magpies midfield under current manager Alan Pardew, making over 70 appearances for the club.
