Hey Dad! star Robert Hughes's bail continued in sex assault case Actor Robert Hughes faces 11 charges relating to the sexual and indecent assault of five girls between 1984 and 1990 in Sydney's northern suburbs. HEY Dad! star Robert Hughes has had his bail continued after his sex assault case was briefly mentioned in a Sydney court. He is facing 11 charges relating to the sexual and indecent assault of five girls between 1984 and 1990 in Sydney's northern suburbs. His lawyer Greg Walsh told Downing Centre Local Court today there were disputes about witnesses and subpoenas and he wanted the matter adjourned. He said two complainants gave media interviews, especially to the Nine Network, where they gave details of alleged assaults. Mr Walsh described it as a "most unusual situation." "Witnesses have been paid a large amount of money for the interviews," he said. Hughes didn't appear in court and his bail was continued. He played the lead role of Martin Kelly in the hit sitcom series Hey Dad! which ran from 1987 until 1994. The charges against him include two counts of raping a 14-year-old girl and four counts of indecently assaulting a six-year-old girl. Hughes has previously indicated he will fight the charges. The case will return to court on July 2.