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Millionaire Racing Tipster on Trial for Alleged Sexual Misconduct Toward Employee

Kevin Booth denies accusations of directing sexual communication to a housekeeper at his Highland lodge without her consent, as detailed testimony and covert recordings are presented in court.

Kevin Booth’s home, Lochdhu Lodge, in Altnabreac, Caithness, where the woman worked

Overview

  • Kevin Booth, a 65-year-old horse racing tipster, is accused of making unwanted sexual advances toward a housekeeper at his remote lodge in Caithness, Scotland, from August to December 2022.
  • The woman, hired to provide massages and perform housekeeping tasks, alleges Booth offered extra payment for sexual acts, including spanking and a 'happy ending,' which she refused.
  • Testifying with the aid of an interpreter, the woman described feeling 'scared and nervous' during the interactions and began covertly recording their sessions at her husband's suggestion.
  • Booth denies the charge of directing sexual communication without consent, a violation under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009, claiming no wrongdoing.
  • The trial, presided over by Sheriff Eilidh MacDonald at Wick Sheriff Court, continues with witness testimony and digital evidence being key components of the case.