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Verdicts in the case of Gordon Wateridge

lisabrowne — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:39:40 +0000

The jury at the Royal Court of Jersey in St Helier, has delivered its verdicts in the trial of Gordon Claude Wateridge, which began on Monday 10 August 2009.

The jury, made up of 10 men and two women, convicted Mr Wateridge of nine out of 21 counts against which he was charged.

He was found guilty of eight counts of indecent assault and one count of assault. He was found not guilty of 11 counts of indecent assault and one count of incitement to indecent assault.

After the jury had delivered their verdicts on all 21 counts, the judge Commissioner Sir Christopher Pitchers, told Mr Wateridge that a custodial sentence is likely as Mr Wateridge had held a “position of trust” at the former children’s home.

The counts relate to offences that took place at the Haut de la Garenne children’s home in the Parish of St Martin in Jersey in the early 1970s where Mr Wateridge was a house parent.

Sentencing is likely to take place in September.

Gordon Claude Wateridge – New trial date

lisabrowne — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:13:57 +0000

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 of assault and one count of incitement to indecent assault.

Attorney General-v-Gordon Claude Wateridge

admin — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:33:14 +0000

Latest Information
The trial of Attorney General – vs – Gordon Claude Wateridge is scheduled to begin in the Royal Court, St Helier at 10 a.m. on Monday 20 April 2009.

Mr Wateridge, faces various counts of indecent assault, one count of assault and one count of incitement to indecent assault.

Previous Information
Mr Wateridge appeared in the Royal Court on Tuesday 24 February 2009 for a hearing of legal arguments. Prior to that he appeared in the Royal Court on Wednesday 10 December 2008.

Indictment
The indictment of Gordon Claude Wateridge took place at 10:00am on Friday 24 October 2008 in the Royal Court. This indictment is connected with the child abuse allegations at the former children’s home, Haut de la Garenne.

Mr Wateridge pleaded not guilty to all counts on the indictment. He was remanded on bail until 25 November 2008 for a Directions hearing, and a trial date of 20 April 2009 was set.