The trial for child sex abuse involving a former school administrator from South Essex has been discontinued midway and rescheduled for the following summer.
Jurors have been released in the trial of Lee Brumby, 63, of Wellands Road, Witham, a former headmaster of Mayflower High School in Billericay.
He is charged with two charges of raping a girl under the age of 13, two counts of engaging in sexual conduct in the presence of a child, and one offence of indecency with a child.
Mr. Lee Brumby, who refutes all charges, was on trial at Basildon Crown Court with his former spouse Elaine, 61, of Kiln Road, Great Wakering.
Elaine Brumby has entered a plea of not guilty to four charges of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, one charge of inducing a minor to participate in sexual activity, and one charge of sexually assaulting an adult male.
The alleged offences all reportedly occurred when the couple lived in Little Wakering, the prosecutor told jurors.
The trial began on November 4, but has been halted before it could end.
During the second week of the trial, one of the key barristers suffered a sudden bereavement which meant he could not continue with the case.
A new trial will now take place on July 21, 2025.
[Editor’s Note – This is excellent news for the accused as many things can happen between arrest and court appearance. Witnesses may experience life changes that prevent them from pursuing the case or get fed up with the ineptitude of the UK justice system (happens A LOT). We hope the courageous witnesses stay the course on this one.]
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