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Allegations
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The defence, in opening
its case in the sex abuse trial against a Horowhenua teacher, told the jury
they hold his life in their hands. Michael Neville is
facing four indecent assault charges against girls, all former students of
his. Neville's lawyer told
the jury this afternoon in Palmerston North that the allegations border on
being ruinous to a man who has committed himself to improving the lot of
children. Neville himself has started
giving evidence. The 48-year-old talked about how he decided to go to
teacher's college after being told he had a natural affinity with children. The defence is calling
16 witnesses and the trial will go into next week. |
