Brewer jailed for indecent assault
A former Chetham's music director has been jailed for 6 years for indecently assaulting a pupil 30 years ago. Michael Brewer was found guilty of five counts of indecent assault against Frances Andrade at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester.
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Former Chetham's music director found guilty of indecent assault against pupil
A former Chetham's music director has been found guilty of indecent assault against a pupil 30 years ago.
Michael Brewer was found guilty of five counts of indecent assault against a pupil at the Chetham's School of Music in Manchester.
The jury still considering a charge of rape against Brewer.
His ex-wife Kay was found guilty of one charge of indecent assault.
The jury is also still considering a charge of aiding and abetting rape against her.
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