Allegations of Sexual Abuse in NZ
	Dr Hiran Fernando (N.P. Doctor) - Index Index 4. Trial: Verdict
	Radio New Zealand October 12 2006; 19:51 Detective says women abused by doctor rapt with conviction The detective who headed the case against the New Plymouth doctor who indecently assaulted ten women patients says they're very pleased he's been convicted. Dr Hiran Fernando was this afternoon found guilty of 26 counts of indecent assault between 1981 and 2002. After three days of deliberation the jury found the 58-year old not guilty on 11 other counts - including accusations by two other women and the three most serious charges of sexual violation. Detective Sergeant Debbie Gower says each of the 12 women are likely to react differently. Debbie Gower says even those women whose complaints the jury rejected are pleased with the successful convictions