TWO boy witnesses in a sexual abuse case will give evidence via a video link when a 42-year-old Newry shopkeeper goes on trial. Judge John Petrie granted a prosecution application in Armagh Crown Court yesterday that the boys, aged 8 and 11, should not have to face the accused man in court. Benedict Crawley, of Glenhill Park has pleaded not guilty to eight charges of indecent assault and gross indecency.
Boys to give evidence via video link
TWO boy witnesses in a sexual abuse case will give evidence via a video link when a 42-year-old Newry shopkeeper goes on trial…
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