A Harrogate businessman is to face trial by jury after denying allegations of stalking and breaching a restraining order.
Jason Shaw, 55, of Rutland Drive, appeared at York Crown Court via video link today when he pleaded not guilty to the two allegations.
The prosecution alleges that Mr Shaw – who owns Pineheath, the historic, 12-bedroom mansion on Cornwall Road – stalked a woman named in court between November 2023 and March this year, causing her to fear that violence would be used against her, in that he drove past her, turned up at her workplace and her home, and sent notes to her and left her a gift.
He is also accused of breaching a restraining order by entering the woman’s home in February this year.
Judge Simon Hickey set a trial date of September 2. It is due to last three days.
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