Former X-Factor judge Tulisa in court over supplying cocaine to undercover reporter

The pop star along with co-accused Michael Coombs, have appeared in court and are yet to enter pleas.

17:30 23 April 2014

Former X-Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has appeared in court over claims that she helped in fixing a £860 cocaine deal between “Fake Sheikh” Mazher Mahmood and her friend, Mike GLC – whose real name is Michael Coombs. 

 

The alleged deal is said to have taken place on May 10, 2013 at London’s Dorchester Hotel. The pop star is now accused of helping the undercover reporter obtain 0.5oz (13.9g) of cocaine for £860.

 

Michael Coombs, 35, of Enfield, north London, is charged with the supply of class A drugs.

 

Both are due to stand trial on July 14. 

 

They were released on unconditional bail by Judge Alistair McCreath and were ordered to return on court on June 25 for another preliminary hearing. 

 

He said: 'You are both free to go. If you want to come on any further application you may do so.

 

'You must come on 25 June when I'll deal with pre-trial matters.

 

'You may both go on unconditional bail.'