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Allegations
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Leighton
and Margaret Collins always knew acquitted teacher John Edgar was innocent. Today
they could proudly show off the Hamilton District Court jury decision to
acquit Dr Edgar of all eight counts of indecent assault against boys. Mr
Collins described the verdict as brilliant but said the case should never
have got to court. Their
daughter was taught by Dr Edgar in 1992 and used to refer to him as "her
Dr Edgar" because she liked him so much. He was also popular with
parents. Mrs
Collins said it was such a waste that Dr Edgar was no longer a teacher. Dr
Edgar was supported during his trial by a loyal band of friends who stayed
until the jury reached a decision early this morning. --------------------
CAPTION:
BANNER JOY: Leighton Collins, while happy with the verdict, says the case
should never have got to court. |
