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The woman at the centre of
historical rape allegations against police officers will continue as a
witness today in the trial of a former inspector accused of covering up her
complaint. John Dewar is charged with
wilfully attempting to obstruct, pervert or defeat the course of justice by
suppressing or failing to act on allegations of sexual offending. The High Court trial opened
yesterday in Hamilton with the Crown alleging he actively stonewalled on
claims against Assistant Commissioner Clint Rickards and former officers Brad
Shipton and Bob Schollum. Mrs Nicholas said she told Mr
Dewar the sex wasn't consensual but he failed to even note down her evidence. The Crown alleges Mr Dewar was
trying to protect the men. The defence denies all
allegations. |
