From Australia-
Former Dean of Newcastle Graeme Lawrence has been
convicted over the aggravated sexual assault of a 15-year-old boy at his
private home in 1991.
Key points:
- Lawrence was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault and aggravated indecent assault
- The judge found the assault took place in Lawrence's private home
- He dismissed Lawrence's claim that he had never met the complainant
In handing down his verdict today, District Court Judge Tim Gartelmann said he was satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that Lawrence took the teen into a room, forced him to the ground and had sexual intercourse without the boy's consent.
The assault took place after a youth band performance at Newcastle's Christchurch Cathedral.
Judge Gartelmann found Lawrence guilty of a total of two charges — one of the aggravated sexual assault and another of aggravated indecent assault.
More here-
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-26/graeme-lawrence-anglican-court-sex-offences/11349086
and here-
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/former-newcastle-anglican-dean-found-guilty-of-sexual-assault-20190726-p52b5o.html
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