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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.