Jury Sworn in for Church Organist's Child Abuse Trial

Western Daily Press
March 6, 2012

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The trial of a former Somerset church organist who is accused of a string of sexual offences against children has started.

Nigel Parkin, 56, denies eight charges of rape, five of indecent assault and four of sexual assault alleged to have been committed against two girls on dates between August 1998 and October 2009.

The defendant, of North Street, Wiveliscombe, near Taunton, denies all the charges. A jury of five men and seven women were sworn in at Taunton Crown Court yesterday and prosecution will begin this morning.