Two women in court charged with blackmailing England ace Danny Cipriani for money
Lisa Murphy reportedly demanded cash from the Wasps fly-half between September and October last year
ENGLAND rugby star Danny Cipriani was allegedly blackmailed by two men, a court heard today.
Lisa Murphy reportedly demanded cash from the Wasps fly-half between September and October last year.
The 39-year-old woman appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court today wearing a white sleeveless top and black leggings as she faces one blackmail charge.
Murphy spoke only to identify herself.
Another woman, Violet Smith, will also be charged with blackmailing Cipriani on August 31.
Sarah Mitchell, defending Murphy, said: "Just to note, there is a co-defendant who will be charged on August 31."
Deputy District Judge Kelvin Henderson said: "I send you to Kingston Crown Court because this charge is one that can only be dealt with at the crown court."
Murphy, of Northampton, was ordered not to contact Cipriani or Smith while on bail.
She will appear for a preliminary hearing at Kingston Crown Court on September 20.
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