An unnamed Judge presided over Gordon Livesy's plea hearing in March 2016, after Gordon's son Aaron Livesy accused him of historic sexual abuse. Gordon pleaded 'Not Guilty', so the judge released him on bail until his trial. During the hearing, the judge had to warn Aaron's mother, Chas Dingle numerous times about shouting from the gallery and she eventually asked security to clear the courtroom. A month later the same judge presided over Gordon's trial.