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Person: Higella

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‘Intimate terrorism’ drove Nigella to take cocaine

Nigella Lawson has admitted in court to using cocaine, saying in one case it was because of “intimate terrorism” she suffered at the hands of her ex-husband Charles Saatchi.

Nigella set for court grilling

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Nigella set for court grilling
‘Bereft’ Saatchi denies knowing Nigella used drug

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‘Bereft’ Saatchi denies knowing Nigella used drug
I held Nigella's neck 'to make her focus', says Saatchi

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I held Nigella's neck 'to make her focus', says Saatchi
Saatchi 'bereft' over 'drugs' email

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Saatchi 'bereft' over 'drugs' email
Nigella Lawson branded a 'habitual criminal' who created a 'culture of secrecy'

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Nigella Lawson branded a 'habitual criminal' who created a 'culture of secrecy'
TV presenter took cocaine 'to be cool'
TV presenter took cocaine 'to be cool'

TV presenter Trinny Woodall has revealed how alcoholism and cocaine addiction turned her into a “fake, lying, thieving, cheating person”.

Wed, 27 Nov, 2013

Nigella assistants' fraud trial to begin amid drugs claims
Nigella assistants' fraud trial to begin amid drugs claims

Two sisters who acted as personal assistants to Nigella Lawson and her former husband Charles Saatchi will stand trial in Britain today accused of using a credit card given to them by the celebrity couple to buy things for themselves.

Wed, 27 Nov, 2013

Saatchi:  Nigella allowed PAs to spend our money
Saatchi: Nigella allowed PAs to spend our money

Charles Saatchi referred to his former wife, Nigella Lawson, as “Higella” and accused her of being so off her head on drugs that she allowed their personal assistants to spend the couple’s money on whatever they liked, a court heard.

Wed, 27 Nov, 2013

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