hereBut Mr Leslie, who also presented game show Wheel of Fortune, said he could not remember being at the party.He described the allegation of sexual assault as 'crazy' and 'ludicrous'.Giving evidence, he said: "I would not have touched her like some mannequin and walked off."After the verdict was delivered, Leslie was said to have become tearful and rubbed his eyes before nodding in thanks towards the jury.Character references were submitted on his behalf by friends and former Blue Peter colleagues Anthea Turner, Diane Louise Jordan, Yvette Fielding and ex-This Morning co-host Fern Britton.Ms Turner said he was 'absolutely adored' by women who worked with him and 'incredibly respectful', while Ms Britton said the allegation did not 'sound.
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