Justin Lee Collins rules out appeal
Justin Lee Collins has ruled out an appeal against his conviction for harassing ex-girlfriend Anna Larke.
The comedian and television presenter from Kew in West London was found guilty of harassment by a jury at St Albans Crown Court yesterday. Afterwards, he was photographed laughing.
Today he denied that the snaps were a reflection of his current mood.
He said: "I deeply regret the distress and anguish I have caused by my behaviour in what was a very troubled and difficult relationship with Anna Larke.
"After careful reflection in the last 24 hours I have decided not to proceed with an appeal against my conviction.
"I would like to re-iterate what I made clear in court, that I have never used or threatened violence against Anna Larke or anybody in my life.
"I accept that the jury have found elements of my conduct amounted to harassment which I apologise for unreservedly, but I will never accept the allegation that I am violent or an abuser."
Justin Lee Collins found guilty of harassment
Comedian and television presenter Justin Lee Collins, 38, has been found guilty of harassing his former partner.
Jury deliberating Collins verdict
A jury has begun its second day of deliberations in the trial of television presenter Justin Lee Collins.
Collins in 'demon' rant at ex-lover
Television presenter Justin Lee Collins's relationship with an ex-girlfriend accusing him of harassment brought out "the demon" in him.