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Connecticut trial nearing for TV personality accused of molesting 10-year-old girl

The case of Christopher Dionne is expected to resume Monday in New London Superior Court.

NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — A trial is expected to begin next week in Connecticut for a home remodeling show personality accused of molesting a 10-year-old girl.

Officials say jury selection in the case of Christopher Dionne is expected to resume Monday in New London Superior Court and be finished by mid-week, when the state would begin presenting evidence.

The 37-year-old resident of Old Lyme, Connecticut, has appeared on the HGTV show “Family Flip.” Production of his new show, “A&E’s “House Rescue,” was suspended after his arrest in January 2018.

Dionne has pleaded not guilty to felony risk of injury to a minor and misdemeanor sexual assault charges. His lawyer has not responded to messages seeking comment.

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Dionne denies allegations that he touched the girl’s chest and asked if she wanted to see his genitals.