新南威尔士州议员加雷斯沃德(Gareth Ward)因性攻击指控而面临审判, NSW MP Gareth Ward faces trial for sexual assault charges dating back to 2013, denying the allegations.

新南威尔士州议员Gareth Ward将从5月26日起在悉尼唐宁中心地区法院接受为期四周的审判,审理2013年至2015年的性攻击指控。 NSW MP Gareth Ward will face a four-week trial starting May 26 at Sydney's Downing Centre District Court for sexual assault charges from 2013 to 2015. Ward是Kiama的独立成员,他否认这些指控,包括未经同意进行性交和对两名17和25岁的申诉人进行猥亵攻击。 Ward, who is an independent member for Kiama, denies the allegations, which include sexual intercourse without consent and assault with indecency against two complainants aged 17 and 25. 王国政府指控2013年对一名17岁儿童进行猥亵攻击,2015年对一名27岁儿童进行性攻击。 The Crown alleges indecent assault of a 17-year-old in 2013 and sexual assault of a 27-year-old in 2015. 沃德保留了他在2023年州选举中的席位。 Ward retained his seat in the 2023 state election.