Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Rolf Harris jury discharged after failing to reach indecent assault verdict

THE jury in Rolf Harris’ latest trial has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict over charges of indecent assault.

But the disgraced entertainer could face yet another trial over sexual abuse allegations after a jury was dismissed.

Prosecutors will return to court this afternoon to announce whether they will pursue another trial

The 87-year-old faced four indecent assault charges in London’s Southwark Crown Court, alleging he groped three teenage girls in 1971, 1978 and 1983.

It is alleged he groped the three complainants at public events in England in 1971, 1978 and 1983 when they were aged 14, 16 and 13.

But the jury of seven woman and five men told the London court they could not reach a verdict on the four counts of indecent assault.

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