Photo: Jason Oxenham / NZHA former New Zealand teacher accused of sexually abusing young boys has been found guilty on five out of 10 charges. Benjamin Swann, 56, faced a retrial in the High Court at Auckland last week, accused of 10 charges of indecent acts on six boys. This morning, by way of majority verdict, a jury found him guilty of five charges and was unable to decide on the other charges. Justice Simon Moore entered the convictions, issued a first strike warning and remanded him in custody until sentencing in September. Justice Simon Moore pictured at another case earlier this year.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 16, 2020 22:52 UTC