NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Herald
A Napier-based Anglican minister accused of sexual violation was stripped of his “permission to officiate” when the church learned of the allegations against him.
John Hamilton Tovey, 64, a former associate priest at Taradale’s All Saints Anglican church, faced court on sex and indecency charges yesterday.
He appeared in Napier District Court and was remanded on bail without plea until July 15 by a registrar.
Tovey faces one charge of sexual violation and two charges of indecent assault – all three charges relating to the same alleged female victim.
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