Bullfinch Trial Day 21: Monday, February 18 (From Oxford Mail)
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Bullfinch Trial Day 21: Monday, February 18
Updated 2:35pm Monday 18th February 2013 in News
By Ben Wilkinson, Crime Reporter. Call me on (01865) 425427
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2:35pm
The jury has gone home and court is over for the day.
1:51pm
Old Bailey about to hear from Dr Smart who Girl 3 claimed was "on the phone arranging a golf trip" while examining her after rape claim.
— @Ben_Wilkinson_ 18 February 2013
Dr says he cannot recall "specific details" about the examination but said Girl 3 was "tearful and distressed".
— @Ben_Wilkinson_ 18 February 2013
Dr Smart is giving evidence with help from his notes at the time. Jury hears Girl 3's mum and also a police officer were also present.
— @Ben_Wilkinson_ 18 February 2013
Dr found grazes on the back of Girl 3's neck. She had told the court Bassam Karrar had choked her.
— @Ben_Wilkinson_ 18 February 2013
Doctor also found bruises on Girl 3's knees. Says he found no other visible injuries in the 2 hour 45 mins examination.
— @Ben_Wilkinson_ 18 February 2013
Doctor concluded there was no evidence of rape or assault but said it still could have happened.
— @Ben_Wilkinson_ 18 February 2013
11:53am
The trial of nine men accused of being part of a child sex ring in Oxfordshire has resumed this morning
