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'Fake' autographs jury sent out | 'Fake' autographs jury sent out |
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The jury in the trial of two men accused of conning sports fans out of thousands of pounds for faked autographs is considering its verdict. | The jury in the trial of two men accused of conning sports fans out of thousands of pounds for faked autographs is considering its verdict. |
Faisal Madani, 43, of Grange Road, Bramhall, and Graeme Walker, 45, of Connah's Quay, Flintshire, deny charges under the Trades Descriptions Act. | Faisal Madani, 43, of Grange Road, Bramhall, and Graeme Walker, 45, of Connah's Quay, Flintshire, deny charges under the Trades Descriptions Act. |
During the six-week trial Chester Crown Court has heard how sports stars' signatures were "systematically faked". | During the six-week trial Chester Crown Court has heard how sports stars' signatures were "systematically faked". |
The men claim the goods were bought in good faith and from reputable sources. | The men claim the goods were bought in good faith and from reputable sources. |
Mr Walker is accused of more than 50 counts of cheating the customers of his shop, Sporting Icons Limited, which has a store in Chester city centre and also operates on the internet site eBay. | Mr Walker is accused of more than 50 counts of cheating the customers of his shop, Sporting Icons Limited, which has a store in Chester city centre and also operates on the internet site eBay. |
Mr Madani faces 20 counts of supplying the forgeries. | Mr Madani faces 20 counts of supplying the forgeries. |
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