20/12/2006 16:12:03
The former Salvation Army Captain found guilty of historical child sex offences has been sentenced to ten years jail. In October, 69-year-old John Gainsford was found guilty on 19 indecency and three rape charges.
They date back to his time as Manager of Temuka's Bramwell Booth Children's Home between 1973 and 75..
The judge said he had to take into account Gainsford's age and failing health, but he also pointed to the vulnerability of his victims and the on-going impact on their lives.
Chaplain on sex abuse charges
23/05/2006 8:24:04
Police say there is a possibility more complainants will come forward, now the name of a former Salvation Army Captain, who is facing sexual violation charges involving children, has been made public.
John Francis Gainsford will stand trial in October on 28 counts of indecencies against young people at the army's Bramwell Booth Home in Temuka in the 70s.
Detective Tracey Miron says the majority of complainants allege the abuse took place when they were under 12. She says the home took children who were a couple of years old, right through to the age of 17.
She says the allegations have been made by seven people.
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