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The defence case for the
second of three men accused of sex offences dating back 20 years opens in the
High Court at Auckland this morning. Former police officer
Bob Schollum and two of his then-colleagues are charged with raping and
sexually assaulting Rotorua woman Louise Nicholas. Tauranga QC Paul Mabey
will open the defence case for his client. It is not clear yet whether Mr
Schollum will give evidence. His co-accused,
Assistant Police Commissioner Clint Rickards gave lengthy testimony last week
and denied all but two incidents of consensual sex with Mrs Nicholas. The
third man, Brad Shipton, has elected not to take the stand. The jury is expected to
retire to consider its verdict on the 22 charges the men face on Wednesday. |
