sosocurious
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It's not clear how long ago the allegations were made against AJ but it's been reported that he had been sexually molesting the little girl over a two year period. Upon receiving the initial complaint about the sexual abuse AJ would have been investigated by the police and the allegation put to him. AJ pleaded guilty to the charges. There would have been a court hearing (sometime in September 2014) where he was given the opportunity to plead guilty or not guilty before a magistrate. He was jailed on 27 September 2014 and was finally sentenced last week.
If AJ had pleaded not guilty, there would have been a few court mentions, then a committal hearing and then ultimately a trial. The fact that AJ pleaded guilty saved everyone the stress, time and money in having to follow through with a committal hearing and a trial, which may have stretched into years. The fact that he did plead guilty, it was all done and dusted within 12 months instead of 2-3 years.
Since tiny Spider-Man fan William went missing last September 12, two members of GAPA including the former president have been charged with indecently assaulting children.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...rance-of-toddler/story-fni0cx4q-1227513475400
Mr Battishall said the men left GAPA as soon as members found out about the alleged assaults,
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/william-t...andparent-support-groups-20150905-gjfrug.html
I am trying to find the post in a previous thread that referenced the groups minutes - as to PB stepping down as president due to family reasons.
That was April/May from memory.
Could indicate an approx time of the complaint and/or investigation.
imo