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81-Year-Old Charged With Sexual Abuse Of 5-Year-Old Girl In Msida

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An 81-year-old has been charged with the sexual abuse of a 5-year-old girl. 

The man, Carmelo Refalo, pleaded not guilty to the charges with the abuse allegedly taking place inside his Msida home. 

 

Refalo has also been charged with violating a probation order from 2020. However, no details were given on why the probation order was given.

The case was heard behind closed doors with the victim testifying via video. 

Refalo was granted bail. He must sign a bail book twice a week, submit a deposit of €5,000 and provide a personal guarantee of €15,000.

Magistrate Claire Stafrace Zammit is presiding over the case.

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Julian is the former editor of Lovin Malta and has a particular interest in politics, the environment, social issues, and human interest stories.

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