Allegations
of Abuse in Institutions |
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The jury deciding the
fate of a former Christchurch religious brother on sexual abuse charges, is
still out. Seven men and five
women are considering 44 charges against Bernard McGrath over allegations
dating back to the 1970s at Marylands School. They have now spent
more than 13 hours in deliberations and there is no sign yet of them reaching
a decision No decision has yet
been made on whether they will continue their deliberations this evening, or
adjourn until tomorrow morning |