Coote Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Distributing Child Indecent Videos

Yesterday, it was reported that former Premier League referee David Coote is facing charges for sharing indecent videos involving a child. The case was brought to court today.

Details: A hearing took place today, September 11, at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court, where Coote pleaded not guilty. He has been granted conditional bail and must return to Nottingham Crown Court on October 9 for a pre-trial hearing.

Background: Coote faces a Category A offense linked to a video file that police seized in February 2025. Category A represents the most serious type of offense. The charge of “creating an indecent image of a child” can involve actions such as downloading, distributing, or possessing materials that indicate exploitation.

Previously, Coote was suspended for eight weeks due to offensive remarks aimed at Jürgen Klopp, and UEFA has banned him until June 2026.