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Allegations of Abuse
in Institutions |
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No reason has been given as to why
the trial of a former Salvation Army captain on historical sexual abuse
charges was adjourned. John Gainsford is being tried on
23 sexual abuse charges involving seven complainants from the time he worked
at the Bramwell Booth Salvation Army Children's Home in the 1970's. He has
already pleaded guilty on some other charges. Yesterday the trial, which began
on Monday, was adjourned, and then restarted this morning. The court has been told Gainsford
has decided to give evidence during the trial. A female complainant has been
giving evidence that Gainsford raped her during her time in the home.
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