NSW state MP Gareth Ward charged by state police over alleged sexual violence

NSW MP Gareth Ward is charged over sexual violence allegations involving a 17-year-old boy and man, 25, – as he is granted bail

Gareth Ward has been charged over allegations of sexual violence against a 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man.

The 40-year-old legally-blind albino New South Wales MP for Kiama has denied any wrongdoing and was granted bail on Tuesday. 

The former Families Minister under Gladys Berejiklian stood down from Cabinet last year after it was revealed he was the subject of police investigation stemming from 2013. 

NSW Families Minister Gareth Ward has stood aside after confirming he is under investigation by detectives over violent sex offences that allegedly occurred in 2013

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