MARBLEHEAD, MASS. (WHDH) - A youth hockey coach from Marblehead accused of sexually assaulting several children faced a judge on Friday.
Christopher Prew, 31, was indicted Thursday on nine new counts of indecent assault and battery on a child and one count of attempted assault and battery.
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Seven boys have now accused Prew of assault.
Prew’s stepfather denied the allegations outside of court.
“He gave up his whole life to teach kids hockey. He played hockey all his life. He played baseball. He loves the sport.” Prew’s stepfather said. “He was only just helping children. He did none of these things. They’re all false.”
Prew’s mother, Louise Martino, 55, of Winthrop, was also indicted for intimidation of a witness.
Prew is being held without bail.
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