British harpist goes on trial for three-way sex with underage boy

British harpist goes on trial for three-way sex with underage boy

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norman lebrecht

January 03, 2018

The British harpist Danielle Perrett went on trial at Ipswich Crown Court today charged with sexual abuse of a 14 year-old boy in 1984.

Perrett, 58, is a successful performer who has played at royal and state occasions. She is accused together with her former partner Richard Barton-Wood of offences against the boy, who was a pupil at a school where Barton-Wood taught.

Perrett and Barton-Wood deny the offences. The trial continues.

Reports here and here.

 

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