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Thorbjorn Olesen to Face Trial for Sexual Assault Charges from Airplane Incident

European Tour golfer Thorbjorn Olesen will face trial on sexual assault charges stemming from his alleged actions on a flight in July.

Per the Associated Press, Olesen appeared in magistrates' court in Uxbridge Wednesday to indicate he will plead not guilty to charges of sexual assault, common assault and being drunk on an aircraft. His next court date is scheduled for Sept. 18 at Isleworth Crown Court in London.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.