Noel Clarke aims to create ‘moral equivalence’ between himself and accusers, court hears

On third day of cross-examination, the actor claimed accusers voluntarily engaged in sexual conversation
Noel Clarke is trying to create “moral equivalence” between his alleged sexual misconduct and the behaviour of his accusers, the high court has heard.
Giving evidence in his libel claim against the Guardian, the 49-year-old actorclaimed that some of his accusers voluntarily engaged in or initiated sexually loaded banter, were promiscuous and bragged about their sexual exploits.
Touched her on her thighs including between her legs.
Said they should go to the mezzanine floor above to have sex.
Rated women out of 10 for their sexual attractiveness.
Said of a pregnant woman that he would “bang that” because she could not get pregnant again.
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