Lawyer for former sports coach accuses complainant of lying about alleged abuse
A 70-year-old former sports coach is on trial for numerous counts of sexual abuse against four complainants dating back to the 1970s and 1980s. The defense has challenged the credibility of one complainant, while the prosecution details the history of the alleged assaults.
Why it matters
This trial addresses historical sexual abuse allegations and the legal complexities of long-term criminal proceedings.
THE LAWYER FOR a former sports coach who is accused of sexually abusing four complainants in the 1970s and 1980s has accused one of the complainants of lying about the man assaulting her.
The article reports on court proceedings by summarizing arguments from both the prosecution and defense.
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