Character witnesses called to testify for defence in senior citizen’s sex assault trial
LETHBRIDGE, AB – About half a dozen witnesses were called to the stand in Court of Queen’s Bench Friday, June 7, to testify what they knew about the reputation of a 75-year-old man, charged with several sex-related offences.
Those who testified included local town board members, a small-town mayor, a health care worker, bus driver and farmers. Most said they had either worked directly with or had closely known those who had worked with the senior for many years.
They described him as “an absolute gentleman” and hardworking; someone with integrity who would lend a hand for most community minded events whenever he was needed. They confirmed that he had worked at the town’s civic centre in a janitorial capacity, and as a maintenance worker at a local campground.