Man Faces Three Charges Of Indecent Assault

By Alric Lindsay

A man appeared in the Summary Court this week to face three charges of indecent assault against a girl. He was released on bail.

Based on court documents, the allegations were as follows:

** indecent assault by touching the girl’s breasts

** indecent assault by holding the girl’s hand and using it to touch his penis

** indecent assault by touching her vagina

Regarding evidence and disclosures, the defence counsel noted they have not yet received the transcript and audio of the an interview and there were unused materials in the disclosure bundle that were not served. The Chief Magistrate ordered the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to provide these documents within seven days.

In the meantime, the man remains on bail. The bail conditions are as follows:

** Provide a $3,000 surety

  ** Surrender his passport to the court (work-related travel is possible with prior submission of itinerary and location details)

** No contact with the complainant or any prosecution witnesses (including via social media or third parties)

 ** Must reside and sleep at the address given to the court

Reporting restrictions

The Chief Magistrate noted that there are media reporting restrictions in place to protect the identities of all parties involved. No person shall publish anything that may directly or indirectly identify the parties on social media, any newspaper or otherwise.