A former secondary school head of year has flatly denied murdering and sexually assaulting a 13-month-old toddler, facing more than 30 serious charges.
Jamie Varley Pleads Not Guilty
Jamie Varley, 36, showed no emotion as he entered pleas of not guilty to all counts during a short hearing at Preston Crown Court via video link from prison.
He is accused of killing 13-month-old Preston Davey, a child he and co-accused John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, were adopting.
Shocking Charges Detailed in Court
The charges include murder, manslaughter, sexual assault, cruelty, grievous bodily harm, and taking and distributing indecent images of the child between March and July 2023.
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