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Prison officer accused of exposure during massage​

The case was held at The Magistrate's Court

A Guernsey prison officer has appeared in court accused of exposing himself to a woman during a massage appointment.

Jason Francis Tardif, 53, from St Sampson's, pleaded not guilty to the charge he intentionally exposed his genitals with the intention another person would see them and cause alarm or distress.

On Tuesday, Guernsey's Magistrate's Court heard evidence from both sides, including claims Mr Tardif made his victim feel "very uncomfortable".

The case has been adjourned until Wednesday for judgement by Judge Gary Perry.

'Sexual innuendos'​

The woman told the court she felt "on high alert" before the massage began last June, after Mr Tardif told her he "wasn't wearing any boxer shorts".

The court heard he later moved a towel which was between his legs to expose himself.

She told the court he also placed his arms behind his head to "watch his thighs being massaged".

He also made "sexual innuendos" she told the court.

Giving evidence in defence, Mr Tardif described the allegations as "an absolute crock of lies" and said he was "fully sure" the massage therapist did not see his genitals.

Defence advocate Alan Merrier told him: "The allegation is that you exposed not just your genitals but your pubic area."

Denying the claims Mr Tardif replied: "The only hair that was exposed was my leg hair."

The case continues.

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