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26/02/2014
Piano Teacher Jailed For Abusing Pupils
Renowned concert pianist John Briggs has been found guilty of indecently assaulting music pupils.
The 65-year-old had denied the charges, which involved boys aged 10 to 15 and dated between 1969 and 1993.
The boys had been taking lessons with the concert pianist.
Briggs, of Little Lane, East Morton, West Yorkshire, was sentenced to eight years in jail.
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The 65-year-old had denied the charges, which involved boys aged 10 to 15 and dated between 1969 and 1993.
The boys had been taking lessons with the concert pianist.
Briggs, of Little Lane, East Morton, West Yorkshire, was sentenced to eight years in jail.
(MH/JP)
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