Christchurch stupefaction and sexual violation trial: one of three accused admits multiple charges

The trial is under way at the Christchurch District Court. Photo / George Heard

One of three Christchurch men on trial accused of multiple criminal offences including stupefying and sexual violation has pleaded guilty to a number of charges against him.

The trial for the men is in its third week in the Christchurch District Court.

The trial is before a judge alone.

Last week one of the men pleaded guilty to a number of charges.

He will continue to defend a number of other charges.

The trial continues.

Strict and broad suppression orders are in place, preventing the Herald from publishing any further about the proceedings.

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