GATESHEAD GROOMING GANG MEMBER DENIES RAPE ALLEGATIONS
A grooming gang raped a 14-year-old girl in a "sordid world" involving cocaine and control, a jury has been told.
The prosecutor described how the girl, who made allegations against all six men, had been made a cocaine addict by members of the group so they could prey upon her.
Her life was disrupted by trauma, inconsistent memories, and her vulnerability was exploited through grooming and drug addiction.
The defendants met their victims in Saltwell Park, where they would play football, and the girl was already drinking and seeking trouble before meeting Mr.
Paun.
The defendants deny the charges, which include multiple counts of rape, sexual activity with a child, and supplying drugs.
The trial continues with the defendants' lawyers arguing about the credibility of the victim's account.
Leonard Paun, 23, in relation to two girls, denies five counts of rape, sexual activity with a child, two counts of arranging the commission of a child sex offence, supplying Class A drugs, sexual assault and distributing indecent photographs of a child.
