Sister was a ‘completely different person’ after alleged attempted rape, trial hears
A trial is underway for a 77-year-old man accused of sexually abusing four girls in the 1970s and 1980s. A witness testified about the profound psychological impact the alleged abuse had on her sister.
Why it matters
This case highlights the long-term trauma associated with historical child abuse and the legal challenges of prosecuting such cases decades later.
A sister of one of the four women allegedly abused by their sports coach around 50 years ago has said she was a "completely different person" the day after he allegedly attempted to rape her.
The article reports on court proceedings using neutral, objective language.
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