Pete Ford has the latest on high-profile magician accused of sexual misconduct

American magician and illusionist, David Copperfield, has faced allegations of serious sexual misconduct by 16 women, almost half of whom are underaged.

An investigation conducted by The Guardian puts forth evidence of alleged drugging and inappropriate behavior by Copperfield against women and girls.

Click PLAY to hear Pete Ford explain the allegations on 3AW

“This includes drugging women, grooming underaged girls. Of the sixteen, eight are in fact underaged, and a couple of them are fifteen,” Pete Ford told 3AW Breakfast.

Mr Copperfield has denied all allegations.