A Sun crime reporter from Watford has denied a charge over the alleged payment of a police officer for story tips.
Anthony France, 41, appeared before the Old Bailey where he pleaded not guilty to aiding and abetting Pc Timothy Edwards to commit misconduct in a public office between 31 March 2008 and 1 July 2011.
France was bailed to attend a two-week trial at the Old Bailey on 11 May.
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