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| Huntley fights 'molesting' claim | Huntley fights 'molesting' claim |
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| Soham Killer Ian Huntley will have to return to court to fight a civil claim accusing him of molesting a schoolgirl. | Soham Killer Ian Huntley will have to return to court to fight a civil claim accusing him of molesting a schoolgirl. |
| Huntley launched a legal battle from prison denying allegations that he indecently assaulted Hailey Giblin, 20, in Cleethorpes nine years ago. | |
| His legal team did not contest Ms Giblin's allegations at an earlier hearing and a default judgment was found in her favour. | His legal team did not contest Ms Giblin's allegations at an earlier hearing and a default judgment was found in her favour. |
| But this judgment was overruled at Manchester County Court on Thursday. | But this judgment was overruled at Manchester County Court on Thursday. |
| Ms Giblin, who was 11 at the time of the alleged attack, has brought a civil claim for compensation. | Ms Giblin, who was 11 at the time of the alleged attack, has brought a civil claim for compensation. |
| Huntley, 32, who was jailed for life in 2002 after he was found guilty of murdering ten-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, denies the allegation. | Huntley, 32, who was jailed for life in 2002 after he was found guilty of murdering ten-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, denies the allegation. |
| The double-killer, who is originally from Grimsby, has been awarded legal aid to fund his defence. | |
| He is currently in custody at HMP Wakefield. |