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Blades faces coercion rap, hours after being charged with two rapes
Irish Daily Mirror
|August 06, 2025
JAY Blades appeared in court accused of coercive behaviour towards his wife yesterday.
The Repair Shop star, 55, is accused of causing Lisa-Marie Zbozen to fear violence would be used against her on at least two occasions.
Blades appeared via video link at Worcester Crown Court in the UK for a short preliminary hearing, speaking only to confirm his name.
He has denied engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards Lisa-Marie, 43, between January 1, 2023, and September 12, 2024.
This story is from the August 06, 2025 edition of Irish Daily Mirror.
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