Negotiations in Bernard McGrath case

Friday, May 22nd, 2015

A former Hunter Valley Catholic brother extradited from New Zealand to face child sexual abuse charges has had his case adjourned to allow for ongoing negotiations.

Bernard Kevin McGrath, 67, is facing 252 child sex offences relating to 35 victims and dating back to the 1970s.

McGrath’s case was mentioned briefly in Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday. Continue reading

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