Yahoo News Emmerdale's Tom King makes new Angelica plan in latest episode
Emmerdale spoilers follow from Wednesday's episode (December 4), which is available to watch now on streaming service ITVX but hasn't yet aired on ITV1.
Emmerdale has confirmed Tom King's next plan ahead of his upcoming court trial.
The scheming villain is on a desperate mission to escape justice, despite the serious charges he's facing over his evil abuse of his wife Belle.
Tom was charged with coercive controlling behaviour and assault last week after new evidence came to light which backed up Belle's allegations.
When Tom then made a failed attempt to flee abroad, he was arrested for breaching his bail conditions and held on remand in prison.
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Wednesday's episode confirmed that Tom had pleaded not guilty in court in off-camera scenes.
The news concerned Belle, as well as Tom's relatives Jimmy and Nicola, as they'll all now have to face the stress of a court trial.
Later, Tom had another manipulative conversation with his young cousin Angelica over the phone – hoping that she could somehow sway Jimmy back to his side.
Tom explained: "Me and your dad, we spoke about a lot of things. About my dad, about me and Belle.
"If there's one person who can make the jury see that I am incapable of any of these things that Belle is saying about me, it's him."
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Angelica promised to speak to Jimmy about the possibility of him testifying in support of Tom.
The impressionable teenager assured Tom that she'd find a way to bring up the topic without revealing that they've secretly been in contact with each other.
Tom replied: "Thank you, Angelica. I don't know how I'd get through this without you."
Angelica secretly placed her phone number on Tom's contact list earlier this week – keen to keep supporting her cousin now that everyone else has turned against him.
It's clear that this is a decision that Angelica will ultimately live to regret, but how much damage could be done in the meantime?
Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.
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If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this story, organisations including Refuge (www.refuge.org.uk), New Beginnings Peer Support (www.newbeginningspeersupport.com) and Women's Aid (www.womensaid.org.uk) can provide further support and information. The 24-hour, freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0808 2000 247. The US National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or text LOVEIS to 22522.
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