Former NSW minister Gareth Ward to contest election with sexual abuse charges still outstanding
by Michael McGowan from World news | The Guardian on (#68SYX)
The former Liberal minister turned independent says his case will serve as a reminder of why a person is innocent until proven otherwise'
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Former New South Wales Coalition minister Gareth Ward will contest the March election as an independent before historical sexual abuse charges against him are resolved, after a pre-trial hearing was delayed until April.
The Kiama MP is facing charges of alleged sexual abuse against a man and 17-year-old boy dating back several years.
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