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Four men in court over suspected prostitution operation

Kelly BonnerBBC News NI
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The men pleaded not guilty to all charges

Four men have appeared in Belfast Crown Court charged with a number of offences including rape, human trafficking, controlling prostitution for gain and drugs offences.

Oliver James MacCormack, who is 73, with an address of Maghaberry Prison, is charged with 30 charges including rape, administering a substance with sexual intent, human trafficking, supplying a class A drug and controlling prostitution.

Robert Rogers, aged 81, from Antrim Road, Belfast, is charged with eight charges including human trafficking, controlling prostitution and sexual assault.

The men pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Kenneth Harvey, aged 75, from Blessington Court, Rosetta Way, Belfast, is charged with 12 offences including rape, paying for sexual services and supplying class A drugs.

Derek Brown, aged 63, from West Street, Newtownards, is charged with six charges including paying for sexual services and supplying cocaine.

They also plead not guilty to the charges.

A trial date has been set for 7 September 2027.