Nigel Evans court case(01 of34)
Open Image ModalFormer Commons deputy speaker Nigel Evans speaks outside Preston Crown Court after he was found not guilty of nine charges after a five week trial. (credit:PA)
Nigel Evans court case(02 of34)
Open Image ModalFormer Commons deputy speaker Nigel Evans speaks outside Preston Crown Court after he was found not guilty of nine charges after a five week trial. (credit:PA)
Nigel Evans court case(03 of34)
Open Image ModalFormer Commons deputy speaker Nigel Evans speaks outside Preston Crown Court after he was found not guilty of nine charges after a five week trial. (credit:PA)
MP Nigel Evans On Trial For Alleged Sex Offence Charges(04 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - MARCH 10: Nigel Evans (C) MP for Ribble Valley arrives at Preston Crown Court for the first day of his trial for sexual offences on March 10, 2014 in Preston, Lancashire. Nigel Evans, the former deputy speaker of the House of Commons is accused of sexual offences against seven men. The 56-year-old faces nine charges dating from 2002 to April 1 2013. He denies two counts of indecent assault, six of sexual assault and one of rape. (Photo by Nigel roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
MP Nigel Evans Is Found Not Guilty Of Sex Offence Charges(05 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - APRIL 10: Former deputy speaker of the House of Commons Nigel Evans leaves Preston Crown Court, to give a statement to waiting media, after being found not guilty of alleged sexual offences on April 10, 2014 in Preston, Lancashire. Nigel Evans, the former deputy speaker of the House of Commons has been cleared and found not guilty of nine sexual charges against him dating from 2002 to April 1, 2013. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
MP Nigel Evans Is Found Not Guilty Of Sex Offence Charges(06 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - APRIL 10: Former deputy speaker of the House of Commons Nigel Evans leaves Preston Crown Court, to give a statement to waiting media, after being found not guilty of alleged sexual offences on April 10, 2014 in Preston, Lancashire. Nigel Evans, the former deputy speaker of the House of Commons has been cleared and found not guilty of nine sexual charges against him dating from 2002 to April 1, 2013. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
MP Nigel Evans Is Found Not Guilty Of Sex Offence Charges(07 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - APRIL 10: Former deputy speaker of the House of Commons Nigel Evans speaks to waiting media outside Preston Crown Court after being found not guilty of alleged sexual offences on April 10, 2014 in Preston, Lancashire. Nigel Evans, the former deputy speaker of the House of Commons has been cleared and found not guilty of nine sexual charges against him dating from 2002 to April 1, 2013. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Nigel Evans court case(08 of34)
Open Image ModalFormer Commons deputy speaker Nigel Evans speaks Preston Crown Court after he was found not guilty of nine charges after a five week trial. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday April 10, 2014. See PA story COURTS Evans. Photo credit should read: PA Wire (credit:PA)
Nigel Evans court case(09 of34)
Open Image ModalFormer Commons deputy speaker Nigel Evans (3rd left) leaves Preston Crown Court after he was found not guilty of nine charges after a five week trial. (credit:PA)
MP Nigel Evans Is Found Not Guilty Of Sex Offence Charges(10 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - APRIL 10: Former deputy speaker of the House of Commons Nigel Evans leaves Preston Crown Court, with unidentified friends after being found not guilty of alleged sexual offences on April 10, 2014 in Preston, Lancashire. Nigel Evans, the former deputy speaker of the House of Commons has been cleared and found not guilty of nine sexual charges against him dating from 2002 to April 1, 2013. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
MP Nigel Evans Is Found Not Guilty Of Sex Offence Charges(11 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - APRIL 10: Former deputy speaker of the House of Commons Nigel Evans (L) leaves Preston Crown Court, with unidentified friends after being found not guilty of alleged sexual offences on April 10, 2014 in Preston, Lancashire. Nigel Evans, the former deputy speaker of the House of Commons has been cleared and found not guilty of nine sexual charges against him dating from 2002 to April 1, 2013. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
MP Nigel Evans Is Found Not Guilty Of Sex Offence Charges(12 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - APRIL 10: Friends and supporters of Former deputy speaker of the House of Commons Nigel Evans (not pictured) look on as he speaks to waiting media outside Preston Crown Court after being found not guilty of alleged sexual offences on April 10, 2014 in Preston, Lancashire. Nigel Evans, the former deputy speaker of the House of Commons has been cleared and found not guilty of nine sexual charges against him dating from 2002 to April 1, 2013. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
MP Nigel Evans On Trial For Alleged Sex Offence Charges(13 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - MARCH 10: Nigel Evans (2ndL) MP for Ribble Valley arrives at Preston Crown Court for the first day of his trial for sexual offences on March 10, 2014 in Preston, Lancashire. Nigel Evans, the former deputy speaker of the House of Commons is accused of sexual offences against seven men. The 56-year-old faces nine charges dating from 2002 to April 1 2013. He denies two counts of indecent assault, six of sexual assault and one of rape. (Photo by Nigel roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
MP Nigel Evans On Trial For Alleged Sex Offence Charges(14 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - APRIL 10: Former deputy speaker of the House of Commons Nigel Evans (C) arrives at Preston Crown Court where he stands trial of alleged sexual offences on April 10, 2014 in Preston, Lancashire. Nigel Evans, the former deputy speaker of the House of Commons is accused of sexual offences against seven men. The jury have retired to consider nine charges against Evans dating from 2002 to April 1, 2013. He denies two counts of indecent assault, six of sexual assault and one of rape. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
MP Nigel Evans On Trial For Alleged Sex Offence Charges(15 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - APRIL 10: Former deputy speaker of the House of Commons Nigel Evans (2nd left) arrives at Preston Crown Court where he stands trial of alleged sexual offences on April 10, 2014 in Preston, Lancashire. Nigel Evans, the former deputy speaker of the House of Commons is accused of sexual offences against seven men. The jury have retired to consider nine charges against Evans dating from 2002 to April 1, 2013. He denies two counts of indecent assault, six of sexual assault and one of rape. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Nigel Evans court case(16 of34)
Open Image ModalFormer deputy speaker of the House of Commons Nigel Evans (second left) arrives at Preston Crown Court charged with sexual offenses, the jury has retired to consider its verdicts. (credit:PA)
Former Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans In Court To Face Charges Of Sexual Assault(17 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - JANUARY 24: Former Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans (C) arrives with members of his legal team at Preston Crown Court for a a pre-trial hearing to face charges of sexual assault on January 24, 2014 in Preston, Lancashire. Mr Evans resigned from his position as the House of Commons deputy speaker last year. The MP for Ribble Valley has been charged with two counts of indecent assault, five of sexual assault, and one of rape against seven alleged male victims. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Former Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans In Court To Face Charges Of Sexual Assault(18 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - JANUARY 24: Former Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans arrives at Preston Crown Court for a a pre-trial hearing to face charges of sexual assault on January 24, 2014 in Preston, Lancashire. Mr Evans resigned from his position as the House of Commons deputy speaker last year. The MP for Ribble Valley has been charged with two counts of indecent assault, five of sexual assault, and one of rape against seven alleged male victims. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Former Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans In Court To Face Charges Of Sexual Assault(19 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - JANUARY 24: Former Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans (C) leaves Preston Crown Court after his pre-trial hearing to face charges of sexual assault on January 24, 2014 in Preston, Lancashire. Mr Evans resigned from his position as the House of Commons deputy speaker last year. The MP for Ribble Valley has been charged with two counts of indecent assault, five of sexual assault, and one of rape against seven alleged male victims. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Former Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans In Court To Face Charges Of Sexual Assault(20 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - JANUARY 24: Former Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans leaves Preston Crown Court after his pre-trial hearing to face charges of sexual assault on January 24, 2014 in Preston, Lancashire. Mr Evans resigned from his position as the House of Commons deputy speaker last year. The MP for Ribble Valley has been charged with two counts of indecent assault, five of sexual assault, and one of rape against seven alleged male victims. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Former Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans Arrives At Court To Face Charges Of Sexual Assault(21 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - SEPTEMBER 18: Nigel Evans MP (C) leaves Preston Magistrates Court after appearing on charges of sexual assault on September 18, 2013 in Preston, Lancashire. Mr Evans has resigned from his position as the House of Commons deputy speaker. The MP for Ribble Valley has been charged with two counts of indecent assault, five of sexual assault, and one of rape against seven alleged male victims. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Former Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans Arrives At Court To Face Charges Of Sexual Assault(22 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - SEPTEMBER 18: Nigel Evans MP (C) leaves Preston Magistrates Court after appearing on charges of sexual assault on September 18, 2013 in Preston, Lancashire. Mr Evans has resigned from his position as the House of Commons deputy speaker. The MP for Ribble Valley has been charged with two counts of indecent assault, five of sexual assault, and one of rape against seven alleged male victims. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Former Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans Arrives At Court To Face Charges Of Sexual Assault(23 of34)
Open Image ModalPRESTON, LANCASHIRE - SEPTEMBER 18: Nigel Evans MP (C) leaves Preston Magistrates Court after appearing on charges of sexual assault on September 18, 2013 in Preston, Lancashire. Mr Evans has resigned from his position as the House of Commons deputy speaker. The MP for Ribble Valley has been charged with two counts of indecent assault, five of sexual assault, and one of rape against seven alleged male victims. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Nigel Evans assault allegations(24 of34)
Open Image ModalDeputy Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Ribble Valley Nigel Evans prepares to make a statement in Westminster today about his arrest at the weekend. (credit:PA)
Nigel Evans assault allegations(25 of34)
Open Image ModalDeputy Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Ribble Valley Nigel Evans prepares to make a statement in Westminster today about his arrest at the weekend. (credit:PA)
Nigel Evans assault allegations(26 of34)
Open Image ModalDeputy Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Ribble Valley Nigel Evans makes a statement in Westminster today about his arrest at the weekend. (credit:PA)
Nigel Evans assault allegations(27 of34)
Open Image ModalDeputy Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Ribble Valley Nigel Evans makes a statement in Westminster today about his arrest at the weekend. (credit:PA)
Nigel Evans assault allegations(28 of34)
Open Image ModalDeputy Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Ribble Valley Nigel Evans arrives with an unidentified woman to make a statement in Westminster today about his arrest at the weekend. (credit:PA)
Nigel Evans assault allegations(29 of34)
Open Image ModalDeputy Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Ribble Valley Nigel Evans arrives to make a statement in Westminster today about his arrest at the weekend. (credit:PA)
Nigel Evans assault allegations(30 of34)
Open Image ModalDeputy Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Ribble Valley Nigel Evans arrives to make a statement in Westminster today about his arrest at the weekend. (credit:PA)
Nigel Evans assault allegations(31 of34)
Open Image ModalDeputy Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Ribble Valley Nigel Evans arrives to make a statement in Westminster today about his arrest at the weekend. (credit:PA)
Nigel Evans assault allegations(32 of34)
Open Image ModalDeputy Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Ribble Valley Nigel Evans leaves after giving a statement in Westminster today about his arrest at the weekend. (credit:PA)
Nigel Evans assault allegations(33 of34)
Open Image ModalDeputy Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Ribble Valley Nigel Evans leaves after giving a statement in Westminster today about his arrest at the weekend. (credit:PA)
Nigel Evans assault allegations(34 of34)
Open Image Modal RETRANSMITTED WITH ADDITIONAL CAPTION INFORMATIONDeputy Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Ribble Valley Nigel Evans arrives with his Office manager Lulu Cane, to make a statement in Westminster today about his arrest at the weekend. (credit:PA)