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Podcaster who once interviewed Daniel Kinahan appears in court on domestic abuse charges
James English (42) appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court where is facing 19 allegations, including claims that he attacked the model and influencer while she was pregnant A Scottish podcaster who once interviewed Daniel Kinahan has been accused of domestic abuse against a woman. James English (42) appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court where is facing 19 allegations, including claims that he attacked the model and influencer while she was pregnant. It is alleged that English, from Larkhall, carried out the crimes at a flat in the city's Argyle Street between July 2022 and November 2023. It is claimed that he controlled parts of the woman's life including her money and contact with loved ones. It is alleged that English who is accused of kicking the woman on the body, causing her to fall off of a bed, seizing her on the body and pinning her against a wall also seized her by the neck, compressed it and pinned her against a door. Pictured: James English (right) with Daniel Kinahan News in 90 Seconds - 5th June 2025 According to the BBC, court papers claim English shouted and swore at the woman, uttered threats of violence and sent her threatening and abusive text messages. It is claimed he repeatedly accused her of being unfaithful and searched her belongings for evidence of infidelity. Another accusation says he demanded that she delete her social media platforms in an attempt to restrict her financial independence. English made no plea to the abuse charges and will appear again next month. English starred in Scottish reality TV show Glow before becoming the host of the Anything Goes podcast that has more than 700,000 subscribers on YouTube. English has interviewed figures including Andrew Tate, Katie Price, and Tommy Robinson. In March 2022, his 'world exclusive' podcast interview with mob boss Daniel Kinahan was pulled due to legal concerns. The then 44-year-old mob boss had sat down with English for a three-hour interview in Dubai. The episode was due to premiere on the host's Anything Goes With James English podcast before English, whose ex-girlfriend is Kerry Katona, announced that the interview, set to be released on St Patrick's Day, had been scrapped while he receives legal advice. In a short video posted to his YouTube channel, English said that he's 'sad to inform' fans that they will no longer get to watch the 'powerful' interview, 'Hello everyone, this is an update on the Daniel Kinahan podcast, the three-hour world exclusive with one of the most powerful men in boxing that was due to be released on St Paddy's Day,' he began. 'I'm sad to inform that it has now been pulled as I've been dealing with some legal issues and after getting some legal advice, I've been told not to show this interview. 'It's a blatant attack on my freedom of speech and Daniel's as the three-hour interview was very powerful, where you get to hear Daniel tell his side of the story. 'I'm hopeful that we can get this interview out in the future, but right now it's out of my hands and into the lawyers' hands.' Mr English said that in the four years that he's been working on his podcast, he's never come across legal issues this serious. 'I guess when you're dealing with high calibre guests, you're going to come up against these problems. It's just something I need to deal with,' he said. "I'm sorry people as I know how big this interview was. I know how many people are waiting to see it. You can tell by the reaction of it coming on, how big it was going to be but for now, we just have to wait." 'So again, sorry everyone, but I'll you informed over the next few days what the next steps will be and speak to you soon.' A trailer for the now-postponed podcast teased that Kinahan would describe how he narrowly avoided being shot in the Regency Hotel attack in 2016. The mobster was the target of the group of gunmen who burst into the Regency Hotel in Dublin and opened fire. He fled to safety on foot but his associate David Byrne (34), from Crumlin, was shot dead and a number of other men were wounded but survived. In the promotional clip, Kinahan said: 'I've never told anyone this story. I seen [sic] there, maybe six metres from me, (as he stands up and imitates a man taking a gun out of his waistband) and then I see the gun at the back and then I go... 'And then [I hear] 'boom boom' shots let go behind me.' The popular podcast has previously featured chats with a host of MTK boxers, many of whom have taken the opportunity to praise drug boss Kinahan.
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Glasgow podcast host James English could call nine defence witnesses in domestic abuse trial
He made an appearance in court today over the alleged charges 'ATTACK' CLAIMS Glasgow podcast host James English could call nine defence witnesses in domestic abuse trial A SCOTS podcaster may call up to nine defence witnesses in any forthcoming domestic abuse trial, a court heard. James English, 42, is accused of carrying out the offence at a flat in Glasgow's Argyle Street between July 2022 and November 2023. Advertisement 1 James English is set to face trial over alleged domestic offences Credit: john kirkby News group newspapers Among the 19 allegations are that English attacked a woman - who is a model and influencer - while she was pregnant. He is also claimed to have kept control of aspects of her life including her money and contact with loved ones. English, of Larkhall, Lanarkshire, shot to fame after he starred in reality TV show Glow. He is also the host of the Anything Goes podcast which has more than 700,000 subscribers on YouTube. Advertisement English made no plea to the charge at a hearing today at Glasgow Sheriff Court. Linda Findlay, defending, told the court: "I have been told of five potential defence witnesses including a 15-year-old. "I need to take statements from these witnesses. "This is something that will take some time - it cannot be done in five minutes. Advertisement "There is potentially another four witnesses in addition to the five. "With another hearing, we will be able to see how many defence witnesses there are." Disgraced Lance Armstrong reveals why he refuses to take down 7 Tour de France jerseys from wall Prosecutor Julianna Keenan stated to the court that the Crown have two civilian witnesses and police evidence is agreed. The hearing was further told that English gave a "no comment" interview to officers. Advertisement The case was adjourned by Sheriff Michael Hanlon to a date at the end of the month. Court papers charge English with isolating the woman from her friends and family. He is claimed to have repeatedly contact her by telephone and send her threatening and abusive text messages. Another allegation says English repeatedly shouted and swore at her and uttered offensive remarks and threats of violence towards her. Advertisement It is further claimed he criticised her choice of clothing and control what she wore. English is also accused of repeatedly accusing her of being unfaithful. An allegation of violence includes kicking her on the body causing her to fall off of a bed and striking an item of furniture, seizing her on the body and pinning her against a wall. English is also said to have searched her belongings for evidence of infidelity and monitored and interrogated her mobile phone for evidence of infidelity. Advertisement English is claimed to have seized her by the neck, compressed it and pinned her against a door when she was pregnant. He is further alleged to have seized her on the head and pressed his thumbs into her eyebrows to her injury when she was pregnant. Another claim is that English controlled the amount of money she had access to and repeatedly threatened to withdraw her access to it. English is alleged to have driven her on a number of occasions to a train station and on attending there drive her home. Advertisement It is claimed he also provided her with expensive gifts and money and thereafter demanded that she return them to him. English is alleged to have repeatedly threatened to remove a child from her care. Another claim is that English repeatedly criticised her abilities as a mother and refused to let her breastfeed in public. English is further charged with repeatedly demanding that she delete her social media platforms and restricted her use of social media platforms in an attempt to restrict her financial independence. Advertisement Another violence claim is that he seized hold of her by her hair and pulled her downwards which caused her to lose her balance. A further allegation says he struck her on the face with an open hand. English denies all the charges.
Glasgow Times
07-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
James English may call up to nine defence witnesses in Glasgow case
James English, 42, is claimed to have carried out the crime at a flat in Glasgow's Argyle Street between July 2022 and November 2023. Among the 19 allegations are that English attacked the woman - who is a model and influencer - while she was pregnant. He is also claimed to have kept control of aspects of her life including her money and contact with loved ones. English, of Larkhall, Lanarkshire, shot to fame after he starred in reality TV show Glow. He is also the host of the Anything Goes podcast which has more than 700,000 subscribers on YouTube. He grew up in the city's Possilpark. English made no plea to the charge at a hearing today at Glasgow Sheriff Court. READ NEXT: Mum of Glasgow gangland boss dodges court amid underworld turf war READ NEXT: James English accused of 16-month campaign of domestic abuse Linda Findlay, defending, told the court: "I have been told of five potential defence witnesses including a 15-year-old. "I need to take statements from these witnesses. "This is something that will take some time - it cannot be done in five minutes. "There is potentially another four witnesses in addition to the five. "With another hearing, we will be able to see how many defence witnesses there are." Prosecutor Julianna Keenan stated to the court that the Crown have two civilian witnesses and police evidence is agreed. The hearing was further told that English gave a "no comment" interview to officers. The case was adjourned by Sheriff Michael Hanlon to a date at the end of the month. Court papers state English isolated the woman from her friends and family. He is claimed to have repeatedly contact her by telephone and send her threatening and abusive text messages. Another allegation says English repeatedly shouted and swore at her and uttered offensive remarks and threats of violence towards her. It is further claimed he criticised her choice of clothing and control what she wore. English is also accused of repeatedly accusing her of being unfaithful. An allegation of violence includes kicking her on the body causing her to fall off of a bed and striking an item of furniture, seizing her on the body and pinning her against a wall. English is also said to have searched her belongings for evidence of infidelity and monitored and interrogated her mobile phone for evidence of infidelity. English is claimed to have seized her by the neck, compressed it and pinned her against a door when she was pregnant. He is further alleged to have seized her on the head and pressed his thumbs into her eyebrows to her injury when she was pregnant. Another claim is that English controlled the amount of money she had access to and repeatedly threatened to withdraw her access to it. English is stated to have driven her on a number of occasions to a train station and on attending there drive her home. It is claimed he also provided her with expensive gifts and money and thereafter demanded that she return them to him. English is alleged to have repeatedly threatened to remove a child from her care. Another claim is that English repeatedly criticised her abilities as a mother and refused to let her breastfeed in public. English is stated to have repeatedly demanded that she delete her social media platforms and restricted her use of social media platforms in an attempt to restrict her financial independence. Another violence claim is that he seized hold of her by her hair and pulled her downwards which caused her to lose her balance. A further allegation says he struck her on the face with an open hand.
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Daily Record
Scots podcaster James English set to call on nine witnesses for domestic abuse trial
English, of Larkhall, Lanarkshire, shot to fame after he starred in reality TV show Glow. A Scots podcaster may call up to nine defence witnesses in any forthcoming domestic abuse trial, a court heard. James English, 42, is claimed to have carried out the crime at a flat in Glasgow's Argyle Street between July 2022 and November 2023. Among the 19 allegations are that English attacked the woman - who is a model and influencer - while she was pregnant. He is also claimed to have kept control of aspects of her life including her money and contact with loved ones. English, of Larkhall, Lanarkshire, shot to fame after he starred in reality TV show Glow. He is also the host of the Anything Goes podcast which has more than 700,000 subscribers on YouTube. English made no plea to the charge at a hearing today at Glasgow Sheriff Court. Linda Findlay, defending, told the court: "I have been told of five potential defence witnesses including a 15-year-old. "I need to take statements from these witnesses. "This is something that will take some time - it cannot be done in five minutes. "There is potentially another four witnesses in addition to the five. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "With another hearing, we will be able to see how many defence witnesses there are." Prosecutor Julianna Keenan stated to the court that the Crown have two civilian witnesses and police evidence is agreed. The hearing was further told that English gave a "no comment" interview to officers. The case was adjourned by Sheriff Michael Hanlon to a date at the end of the month. Court papers state English isolated the woman from her friends and family. He is claimed to have repeatedly contact her by telephone and send her threatening and abusive text messages. Another allegation says English repeatedly shouted and swore at her and uttered offensive remarks and threats of violence towards her. It is further claimed he criticised her choice of clothing and control what she wore. English is also accused of repeatedly accusing her of being unfaithful. An allegation of violence includes kicking her on the body causing her to fall off of a bed and striking an item of furniture, seizing her on the body and pinning her against a wall. English is also said to have searched her belongings for evidence of infidelity and monitored and interrogated her mobile phone for evidence of infidelity. English is claimed to have seized her by the neck, compressed it and pinned her against a door when she was pregnant. He is further alleged to have seized her on the head and pressed his thumbs into her eyebrows to her injury when she was pregnant. Another claim is that English controlled the amount of money she had access to and repeatedly threatened to withdraw her access to it. English is stated to have driven her on a number of occasions to a train station and on attending there drive her home. It is claimed he also provided her with expensive gifts and money and thereafter demanded that she return them to him. English is alleged to have repeatedly threatened to remove a child from her care. Another claim is that English repeatedly criticised her abilities as a mother and refused to let her breastfeed in public. English is stated to have repeatedly demanded that she delete her social media platforms and restricted her use of social media platforms in an attempt to restrict her financial independence. Another violence claim is that he seized hold of her by her hair and pulled her downwards which caused her to lose her balance. A further allegation says he struck her on the face with an open hand.
STV News
07-05-2025
- STV News
Scots podcaster appears in court over 'campaign of domestic abuse'
A Scottish podcaster may call up to nine defence witnesses in any forthcoming domestic abuse trial, a court heard. James English, 42, is claimed to have carried out the crime at a flat in Glasgow between July 2022 and November 2023. Among the 19 allegations are that English attacked the woman while she was pregnant. He is also claimed to have kept control of aspects of her life including her money and contact with loved ones. English, of Larkhall, Lanarkshire, shot to fame after he starred in reality TV show Glow. He is also the host of the Anything Goes podcast which has more than 700,000 subscribers on YouTube. English made no plea to the charge at a hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday. Linda Findlay, defending, told the court: 'I have been told of five potential defence witnesses including a 15-year-old. 'I need to take statements from these witnesses. 'This is something that will take some time – it cannot be done in five minutes. 'There is potentially another four witnesses in addition to the five. 'With another hearing, we will be able to see how many defence witnesses there are.' Prosecutor Julianna Keenan stated to the court that the Crown have two civilian witnesses and police evidence is agreed. The hearing was further told that English gave a 'no comment' interview to officers. The case was adjourned by Sheriff Michael Hanlon to a date at the end of the month. Court papers state English isolated the woman from her friends and family. He is claimed to have repeatedly contact her by telephone and send her threatening and abusive text messages. Another allegation says English repeatedly shouted and swore at her and uttered offensive remarks and threats of violence towards her. It is further claimed he criticised her choice of clothing and controlled what clothes she wore. English is also accused of repeatedly accusing her of being unfaithful. An allegation of violence includes kicking her on the body causing her to fall off of a bed and striking an item of furniture, seizing her on the body and pinning her against a wall. English is also said to have searched her belongings for evidence of infidelity and monitored and interrogated her mobile phone for evidence of infidelity. English is claimed to have seized her by the neck, compressed it and pinned her against a door when she was pregnant. He is further alleged to have seized her on the head and pressed his thumbs into her eyebrows to her injury when she was pregnant. Another claim is that English controlled the amount of money she had access to and repeatedly threatened to withdraw her access to it. English is stated to have driven her on a number of occasions to a train station and, upon arriving there, drove her home. It is claimed he also provided her with expensive gifts and money and thereafter demanded that she return them to him. English is alleged to have repeatedly threatened to remove a child from her care. Another claim is that English repeatedly criticised her abilities as a mother and refused to let her breastfeed in public. English is stated to have repeatedly demanded that she delete her social media platforms and restricted her use of social media platforms in an attempt to restrict her financial independence. Another violence claim is that he seized hold of her by her hair and pulled her downwards which caused her to lose her balance. A further allegation says he struck her on the face with an open hand. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
