ian1964 10,613 Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Ex-Celtic coach James Torbett to stand trial charged with historical sex abuse of SIX boys Evening Times Online Reporter FORMER Celtic Boys Club coach and founder James Torbett is to stand trial charged with historic sexual abuse of six young boys. The 70 year-old today faced the allegations during a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow. Torbett, of the city's Kelvindale, faces a total of 12 charges spanning from January 1970 to August 1994. The boys mentioned are said to have been aged between four and 14 when Torbett is first accused of abusing them. A number of locations are listed on the indictment including Barrowfield Football Ground in Glasgow's London Road, where Celtic used to train. Offences are said to have occurred at Torbett's home, dormitories in Belgium and France as well as training facilities in Glasgow's west end and Bristol, England. Prosecutors also list “factory premises” known as The Trophy Centre in the city's Pollokshaws. Torbett's QC Tony Graham today pled not guilty on his behalf to the charges. Judge Lady Stacey set a trial due to begin in June. The case could last up to 10 days. Bail for Torbett was continued meantime. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/16139814.Ex_Celtic_coach_James_Torbett_to_stand_trial_charged_with_historical_sex_abuse_of_SIX_boys/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuGers 477 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Strange, no mention of this in the DR... or the BBC. Very odd. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,584 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 There are many more that should be arrested ,but will they , get them huckled before they die . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,613 Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 27 minutes ago, StuGers said: Strange, no mention of this in the DR... or the BBC. Very odd. I wonder if it will get a mention on the tea time news? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuGers 477 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 2 hours ago, ian1964 said: I wonder if it will get a mention on the tea time news? What’s your bets?... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca72 440 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) Ex-Celtic Boys Club coach to stand trial on abuse charges Andy McLaren3 hours ago The 70-year-old faced the allegations during a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow. Trial: He will appear in June. Former Celtic Boys Club coach and founder James Torbett is to stand trial charged with historic sexual abuse of six young boys. The 70-year-old faced the allegations during a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow. Torbett, from Kelvindale in Glasgow, faces 12 charges spanning from January 1970 to August 1994. The boys mentioned are said to have been aged between four and 14 when Torbett is first accused of abusing them. A number of locations are listed on the indictment including Barrowfield Football Ground in Glasgow's London Road, where Celtic previously trained. The offences are said to have occurred at Torbett's home, dormitories in Belgium and France as well as training facilities in Glasgow's west end and Bristol, England. Prosecutors also list "factory premises" known as The Trophy Centre in the city's Pollokshaws. Torbett's QC Tony Graham pleaded not guilty on his behalf to the charges. Judge Lady Stacey set a trial for June. The case could last up to 10 days. Bail for Torbett was continued. https://stv.tv/news/west-central/1411830-ex-celtic-boys-club-coach-to-stand-trial-over-sex-offences/ It's also on the BBC site ... http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-43655108 Edited April 5, 2018 by barca72 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,613 Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Dear Police Scotland, https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/child_abuse_in_1991 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 14,511 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 He abused 4 year olds? My word! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 14,511 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 8 minutes ago, ian1964 said: Dear Police Scotland, https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/child_abuse_in_1991 There you go. Some of these fuckers should watch Spotlight. If they have even the remotest sense of decency, they will feel nothing but shame. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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