US Politics | Who is Dave Courtney and is he married?
FORMER gangster turned author and celebrity Dave Courtney is not one to shy away from his criminal past. Here's everything you need to know about Dave Courtney. Who is Dave Courtney? David John Courtney, born on February 17, 1959, is an English self-proclaimed former gangster. The ex-criminal swapped his life of crime to become a recognised author and celebrity. Now recognised in the world of publishing, Courtney shares tales of his past with readers \- from being shot to having to kill in order to stay alive. During his career, Courtney has published six books and starred in his own film, titled Hell To Pay. 
Dave Courney writes about his life of crime He has also made his debut in the world of film and TV \- largely making a living from television documentaries and appearing in a number of films. He has also claimed to have links with notorious gangsters such as Reggie Kray and Lenny McLean \- and is best known for organising security at Kray's funeral in 1995. Read More on crime 
GUILTY VERDICT Everything we know about convicted murderer Gary McCrea However, former members of the Richardson gang, Bernard O'Mahoney and Frankie Fraser, have accused Courtney of fabricating and embellishing his past criminal record \- which Courtney has denied. Where is Dave Courtney from? Courtney was born in Bermondsey, London. He now lives in Plumstead, South East London, in a house known as Camelot Castle. His house is decorated with a number of union flags, the cross of St George, a painted depiction of himself and a large knuckle duster. Most read in The US Sun MOM & DAD! Kim and Pete 'will have a baby via surrogate,' family lawyer claims COURT CHAOS Horror details after woman kidnapped & raped as suspect appears NAKED in court SEED THE WORLD Errol Musk's 'been asked to donate sperm to create new generation of Elons' OH HONEY Honey Boo Boo, 16, begs fans for $25 to meet her as sister Pumpkin, 22, is 'BROKE' SWIM SEASON I wanted to like Khloe Kardashian's Good American swim but it was see-through 'I'M OUT!' The View fans threaten to BOYCOTT show if Alyssa Farah Griffin is hired as host Is Dave Courtney married? Courtney's relationship status appears to be a topic he likes to keep quite private. However, he has been married before \- to Jennifer Lucrea Pinto who he met while she was working at a nightclub Courtney owned. But their relationship hit the rocks in 2004, when Courtney was accused of beating Pinto, during a row over her then lesbian lover. He was later cleared of all charges. Has Dave Courtney been to prison? Courtney has made claims that he has spent time in Belmarsh Prison as a high security prisoner. Read More on The Sun 
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MCSECRETS I'm an ex McDonald's worker - you might want to think twice about ordering fries These claims were backed up by ex-prison guard Jim Dawkins in his book The Loose Screw. Courtney has had a few close shaves when it comes to serving time \- in 2009 the former gangster avoided jail time after being charged with two firearm offences.
Dave Courney writes about his life of crime He has also made his debut in the world of film and TV \- largely making a living from television documentaries and appearing in a number of films. He has also claimed to have links with notorious gangsters such as Reggie Kray and Lenny McLean \- and is best known for organising security at Kray's funeral in 1995. Read More on crime GUILTY VERDICT Everything we know about convicted murderer Gary McCrea However, former members of the Richardson gang, Bernard O'Mahoney and Frankie Fraser, have accused Courtney of fabricating and embellishing his past criminal record \- which Courtney has denied. Where is Dave Courtney from? Courtney was born in Bermondsey, London. He now lives in Plumstead, South East London, in a house known as Camelot Castle. His house is decorated with a number of union flags, the cross of St George, a painted depiction of himself and a large knuckle duster. Most read in The US Sun MOM & DAD! Kim and Pete 'will have a baby via surrogate,' family lawyer claims COURT CHAOS Horror details after woman kidnapped & raped as suspect appears NAKED in court SEED THE WORLD Errol Musk's 'been asked to donate sperm to create new generation of Elons' OH HONEY Honey Boo Boo, 16, begs fans for $25 to meet her as sister Pumpkin, 22, is 'BROKE' SWIM SEASON I wanted to like Khloe Kardashian's Good American swim but it was see-through 'I'M OUT!' The View fans threaten to BOYCOTT show if Alyssa Farah Griffin is hired as host Is Dave Courtney married? Courtney's relationship status appears to be a topic he likes to keep quite private. However, he has been married before \- to Jennifer Lucrea Pinto who he met while she was working at a nightclub Courtney owned. But their relationship hit the rocks in 2004, when Courtney was accused of beating Pinto, during a row over her then lesbian lover. He was later cleared of all charges. Has Dave Courtney been to prison? Courtney has made claims that he has spent time in Belmarsh Prison as a high security prisoner. Read More on The Sun SKIRTING THE ISSUE I'm a size 14 - the three styles of skirt that flatter midsize figures MCSECRETS I'm an ex McDonald's worker - you might want to think twice about ordering fries These claims were backed up by ex-prison guard Jim Dawkins in his book The Loose Screw. Courtney has had a few close shaves when it comes to serving time \- in 2009 the former gangster avoided jail time after being charged with two firearm offences.
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