The school is best known for a series of high-profile programmes including: More recently Richard has focussed School for Startups on programs in developing countries. Recent programs include:  In January 2015, the "Daily Mirror" reported that Richard had been arrested on suspicion of having sex with an underage girl. Richard strongly denied the allegations. On 7 September 2015, Richard was charged. He appeared before the City of London Magistrates' Court on 5 October and was bailed until his appearance at the Old Bailey in January 2016 for trial. On 25 January 2016, Richard appeared at the Old Bailey, where he admitted sexual activity did occur but said it was consensual, believing her to be 17 at the time. The court heard that the 13-year-old girl in question told Richard on a number of occasions that she was 17. On 29 January 2016, Richard was cleared of all offences brought against him.