前DUPalderman William Ball,72岁,对1978年至1981年对一名年轻女孩的历史性性犯罪认罪。 Former DUP alderman William Ball, 72, pleaded guilty to historical sex offences against a young girl from 1978 to 1981.

William Ball,72岁,前DUP alderman,在贝尔法斯特刑事法院对1978年至1981年期间涉及一名年轻女孩的历史性犯罪认罪,包括猥亵暴露和猥亵攻击。 William Ball, 72, a former DUP alderman, pleaded guilty at Belfast Crown Court to historical sex offences, including indecent exposure and indecent assault, involving a young girl between 1978 and 1981. 申辩是在陪审团宣誓就职之前提出的 避免了审判 The plea came just before a jury was to be sworn in, avoiding a trial. 受害者出席了听证会,法官赞扬了她的勇气。 The victim attended the hearing, where the judge praised her courage. Ball曾于2021年因类似罪行获得社区服务和缓刑,于2025年12月15日面临判刑,判决前报告和受害者影响陈述有待完成。 Ball, who previously received community service and probation in 2021 for similar offences, faces sentencing on December 15, 2025, with a pre-sentence report and victim impact statement pending. 对他的迟认罪将在量刑时加以考虑。 His late admission of guilt will be considered in sentencing.