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Family operated 'without intergenerational sexual boundaries', jury hears
Summary
The prosecution in the Central Criminal Court trial of six men accused of familial abuse have told the jury that the family operated without intergenerational sexual boundaries. The men, aged between 32 and 55, face 20 charges, including 16 related to the main complainant, who is deaf. The accused include her three uncles and three younger brothers, with one brother charged with additional counts involving other sisters. All have denied the charges. The alleged abuse is said to have occurred over 19 years, from 1995 to 2014. The prosecution emphasized the dysfunctional nature of the family and the lack of sexual boundaries. They highlighted the credibility of the complainants and the theme of the accused men distancing themselves from the main complainant. The trial continues with the jury hearing closing arguments from the prosecution.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Family operated 'without intergenerational sexual boundaries', jury hears. Charges or matters: four counts pertaining to the sexual abuse of two other sisters. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 2025 Other
- December 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 2014 Other
- 1995 and 2014 Incident
- 2003 and 2010 Incident
- 2005 and 2006 Incident
- 2015 and 2018 Incident
- 2010 and 2014 Incident
- 2007 and 2009 Incident
- 1995 and 1996 Other
- 2026-04-29 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: four counts pertaining to the sexual abuse of two other sisters (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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