Trevor James Scroop is facing more than 40 charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of children.
Yesterday, his defence counsel asked that he be exempt him from attending his four-week trial in person because he wanted to avoid other prisoners who might retaliate, he wanted to get ‘meaningful sleep’ and he wanted to preserve his personal dignity when going to the toilet.
Scroop has pleaded not guilty to a raft of offences including sexual abuse of a child, unlawful sexual intercourse, aggravated assault and possessing child exploitation material, Adelaide Now reports.
Scroop had arrangements with South Australia’s Department for Child Protection allowing him provide accommodation to more than 100 children who were from remote Northern Territory communities and attending school in Adelaide.
The offences are alleged to have occurred over 34 years.
When Scroop faced court this week, the prosecution told the judge the alleged offender would not be at risk if he attended in person.
The judge agreed and ordered he be presented for trial when it starts next month.
ACCUSED CHILD ABUSER WORRIED ABOUT DIGNITY AND SLEEP
