Son witnesses dad perform indecent act in public (Msida, Malta)

UNNAMED DAD has been arraigned for performing an unspecificed "indecent act in public" which was witnessed by his 5-year-old son. His girlfriend has corroborated the boy's account. There is also mention of the dad's "estranged wife" hearing of the incident from the son, so there was obviously some sort of visitation/custody arrangement here. Maybe Mom is "estranged" because she has seen other examples of Dad's "indecent" behavior.

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Son witnessed father perform indecent act, court told
by di-ve.com - Court -- 28 July 2009 -- 15:20CEST

A 32-year-old man was arraigned in Court on Tuesday after being accused of performing indecent acts in public which were witnessed by his 5-year-old son.

The alleged incident occurred on Sunday afternoon. The man, who cannot be named by court order, was inside a car in Msida together with his girlfriend, and allegedly performed an indecent act which was witnessed by his son.

Inspector Louise Calleja said that the child told his mother, the man’s estranged wife, that he did not want to see his father any more after what he had seen.

Ms Calleja said that the incident, which was reported by the child’s mother, was also corroborated by the accused’s girlfriend. She added that when interrogated, the man initially denied committing the act but later admitted to it.

Magistrate Giovanni Grixti granted bail against a €5,000 guarantee. The man was also ordered to report home by 2200h and not to make any attempts to contact his wife.

Lawyer Toni Abela appeared for the accused.