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Verdicts in trials of Claude James Donnelly
The trial of Claude James Donnelly concluded today (Thursday 18 June) at the Royal Court, St Helier. He was found guilty of 15 counts; 10 indecent assaults, four rapes and one count of procuring an act of gross indecency. He was found not guilty of one count of indecent assault. This was the second of [...]
Michael Aubin – News
On 12 May 2009, Michael Aubin entered guilty pleas to four counts at the Royal Court, St Helier in relation to sexual offences at Haut de la Garenne children’s home between 1977 and 1978. Mr Aubin will be sentenced for these counts at the Royal Court at 9am on 22 June 2009. He entered not [...]
Michael Aubin trial
Michael Aubin: The trial of Michael Aubin, is scheduled to begin at 10.30 am on Tuesday 12 May 2009 at the Royal Court, St Helier. Mr Aubin has entered not guilty pleas to the charges against him. The count of the Indictment includes: Procuring an act of gross indecency (two counts) Sodomy (one count) Indecent Assault (four [...]
Gordon Claude Wateridge – New trial date
News Update – New Trial Date The trial of Attorney General – vs – Gordon Claude Wateridge which was scheduled to begin in the Royal Court, St Helier on 20 April was adjourned. The trial is now due to begin on Monday 10 August, 2009. Mr Wateridge, faces various counts of indecent assault, one count [...]
Next Bailiff of Jersey announced
It has been announced that the next Bailiff of Jersey will be Michael Cameron St John Birt. His appointment was approved by the Queen on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Justice. Mr Birt, 60, who is currently the Deputy Bailiff will take over his post from the current Bailiff, Sir [...]