In addition, Eleanor Donaldson, his spouse, has entered a not guilty plea to three counts of encouraging and abetting.
Over the course of 23 years, from 1985 to 2008, he is accused of one rape, four counts of gross indecency, and thirteen counts of indecent assault.
Two accused victims are connected to the offenses.
Eleanor Donaldson is facing three accusations, including aiding and abetting. Her defense team has requested the withdrawal of two additional allegations against her.
After two prior hearings before magistrates, where a judge determined there was sufficient evidence to send them for trial, this was their first time before crown court.
As the charges were read out, they both said “not guilty” to each one.
The experiment is scheduled to start on March 24 and run for two weeks.
On October 25, Judge Paul Ramsey announced that there would also be a case review; however, attendance was not mandatory.
