Cessnock man accused of exposing himself to child granted bail
Joshua Markey, 39, was granted bail despite being accused of exposing himself to a 10-year-old at a Cessnock shopping centre toilet.
A Rutherford man was arrested on Wednesday. Police said he exposed himself to a child at Cessnock Plaza shopping centre on October 31.
The boy saw the man doing a sexual act in the male bathroom about 1pm. CCTV backed up the child's story.
Markey said he was at the centre at that time. Joshua Markey was already on strict bail for separate sexual crimes.
These involved years of grooming. Police prosecutor Sergeant Chillingworth argued against bail.
He said Markey posed too great a risk. However, Judge James Viney gave him bail.
It came with several conditions. These included a daily police check-in, a curfew, and a ban from shopping centres and public toilets.
- 39
- Accused age
- October 31, about 1pm
- Incident date and time
- 10 years old
- Victim age
- Cessnock Plaza male bathroom
- Location
Why it mattersA man facing sexual charges was released. He was already on bail for the same type of crime. This raises questions about how the bail system works. Does it truly protect the community?
AustraliaThe decision sparks concern in NSW about repeat offenders and child safety at public facilities.
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