Teen rape victim hid under bed when accused’s partner came to hotel room
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Teen rape victim hid under bed when accused’s partner came to hotel room

Christopher Jacob Pugh,42,is on trial accused of two counts of rape and three counts of supplying dangerous drugs to a minor. The victim has given evidence at the trial in a closed courtroom.

  • byToby Crockford

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