Monday, October 22, 2007

Pedophile Runs from Cameras

AN elderly man ran from the District Court today, minutes after denying any involvement in the sexual assault of two teenagers in the 1970s.

Lawrence John O'Shea, 69, of Adelaide, pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of indecent assault of a male, buggery, indecent interference and gross indecency.

Court documents allege the offences span the 1970s, occurring between:

  • AUGUST 1970 and November 1972.
  • MAY 1974 and October 1977.
  • FEBRUARY 1975 and October 1977.
  • MAY 1975 and October 1977.
  • JANUARY 1977 and February 1977.

O'Shea's lawyers presented the court with a copy of the allegations signed by their client.

He spoke only once, saying "ah, not guilty" when asked how he would plead.

He was remanded on continuing bail to appear again in December.

Outside court, O'Shea walked a short distance with a supporter before turning and running from the media.

Clutching a blue fishing cap to his head, he ran down Gouger St and ducked into the Central Market.

O'Shea then met up with his supporter and said it was "easy" to "give the cameras the slip".

The conversation, however, was recorded by the media, who had followed O'Shea.

"25% of all sex offenders re-offend within 15 years"
.........Sarah Tofte

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