A businessman is on trial at the High Court in Auckland facing charges of indecent assault. A prominent businessman “shoved his hand” down the pants of a man who had approached him for funding for a project, an Auckland court has heard. The businessman, who cannot be named due to interim suppression orders, has denied three charges of indecent assault against three men. READ MORE:* Entertainer admits attempting to dissuade indecent assault complainant from giving evidenceHe said he grew increasingly uncomfortable during dinner and a tour of the house, and felt the businessman was “pursuing” him. When the man held out his hand to shake hands, the businessman grabbed his clothing and “shoved” his hands inside his underwear, he said.

Source: Stuff February 19, 2021 00:11 UTC