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Radio NZ A prominent Canterbury man has
appeared in court on historical sexual abuse charges against a young girl. Extensive suppressions surround
the case, preventing publication of anything that will identify the man,
including his occupation and where he lives. The allegations date back almost
40 years. The man is accused of have
indecently assaulted the girl before she was 12, then raping her between the
ages of 12 and 16. At a depositions hearing in the
Christchurch District Court on Monday, defence lawyer Jonathan Eaton asked
witnesses if they believed the victim had an obsession or infatuation with
the accused. Both witness, who were childhood
friends of the girl, said they did not. The depositions hearing continues. |
