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Defence case in sexual abuse trial to begin Thursday

The first witness on behalf of the defence in a sexual abuse trial will be called Thursday. The Crown prosecution's case against a man accused of sexually abusing two stepdaughters since they were about 12 years old wrapped up Tuesday.

The first witness on behalf of the defence in a sexual abuse trial will be called Thursday.

The Crown prosecution's case against a man accused of sexually abusing two stepdaughters since they were about 12 years old wrapped up Tuesday.

The man, who cannot be named under a court-ordered publication ban against information identifying the alleged victims, faces 14 sex-related charges, including sexual assault, sexual interference of a person under 14 years old, publishing child pornography and bestiality.

The trial began last fall and resumed a week ago.