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Judge in Watkins case warns jurors of counselling

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The residing judge in the current case against Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has warned jurors they potentially may need counselling after witnessing some of the evidence presented. Judge Eleri Rees said the following as reported by theprp.com: “We need to consider what material the jury will be shown. There is the possibility that some jury members, having completed the trial may need counseling.” Watkins currently faces 24 alleged sexual offences. The musician maintains his innocence. A case management hearing is scheduled for November 12 at Cardiff Crown Court.

The residing judge in the current case against Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has warned jurors they potentially may need counselling after witnessing some of the evidence presented.


Judge Eleri Rees said the following as reported by theprp.com:


“We need to consider what material the jury will be shown. There is the possibility that some jury members, having completed the trial may need counseling.”


Watkins currently faces 24 alleged sexual offences. The musician maintains his innocence.


A case management hearing is scheduled for November 12 at Cardiff Crown Court.