Kiama MP Gareth Ward has been committed to stand trial in relation to sexual and indecent assault charges.
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He appeared in Nowra Court on August 19 via video link for the first time since being charged with sexual intercourse without consent, common assault, and three counts of assault with acts of indecency. No plea was entered.
Magistrate Lisa Viney said the the charge certificate for Ward had been filed.
She set a date for a call-over on September 14 at which time she said an official trial date would be set.
Tom McGann
Tom McGann is a reporter at the South Coast Register, Ulladulla Times and Bay Post, specialising in court reporting, politics and people stories. Have a story? Let Tom know at tom.mcgann@austcommunitymedia.com.au or call/text him on 0460 297 987
Tom McGann is a reporter at the South Coast Register, Ulladulla Times and Bay Post, specialising in court reporting, politics and people stories. Have a story? Let Tom know at tom.mcgann@austcommunitymedia.com.au or call/text him on 0460 297 987
