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Allegations of Abuse
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Sex abuse trial resumes 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 in
Timaru on sexual abuse charges from the time he worked at the Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army Children's Home in the 1970s. Gainsford, 69, pleaded guilty to
four charges, including three of indecently assaulting girls under 12, and is
facing a further 23 charges involving seven complainants. The trial began on Monday and was
adjourned on Tuesday. It restarted on Wednesday morning. A female complainant has been
giving evidence that Gainsford raped her during her time in the home. The court has been told Gainsford
has decided to give evidence during the trial.
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