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The Press Canterbury farmer and yacht owner
Peter Stewart has lodged an appeal against his conviction on historical sex
charges. The appeal was filed in the Court
of Appeal by Paul Davison, QC, who will lead the case. Christchurch lawyer Jonathan
Eaton, Stewart's lawyer at the High Court trial late last year, will assist. The Stewart family said it was
united and resolute in its belief that Stewart was innocent. Stewart was found guilty by a jury
on one charge of sodomy, one of rape, three of indecent assault and two of
inducing an indecent act. The charges arose from sexual abuse said to have
occurred between 30 and 40 years ago. He was jailed for 3 1/2 years last
month. |
