A man accused of indecent assault against seven teenaged boys decades ago will not take the stand in his own defence.

Both the Crown and defence closed their cases Wednesday afternoon in the trial of Alan Davidson. The day began with B.C. Supreme Court Justice Sheri Donegan ruling a videotaped confession Davidson gave to police in 2014 when he was arrested can be used as evidence in the trial.

Seven teenage complainants have testified against Davidson, who was a hockey and baseball coach in Clearwater, as well as an auxiliary RCMP member, in the late 1970s and early 1980s. About half were under the age 香蕉视频直播� 14 years at the time 香蕉视频直播� of consent when the incidents are alleged to have occurred.

Davidson later became a full-fledged member of the RCMP, serving in Saskatchewan. He is also charged with sexual offences from his time in the Prairie province.

More than eight hours of videotape were played in court last week as Sgt. Darren Carr cajoled Davidson into unburdening himself to police after his arrest in 2014. A lawyer had already told Davidson to not say anything.

Defence lawyer John Gustafson argued unsuccessfully the confession should not be allowed as evidence due to police tactics.

Carr testified police who arrested Davidson used a number of scenarios in an attempt to find out what occurred during the sports and camping outings.

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Gustafson noted the number of times during the interview when Davidson told Carr that his lawyer instructed him not to speak, as well as when he was not responsive and expressed tiredness.

But Carr said Davidson, a former police officer and a sheriff at the time of arrest, was aware.

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The defence and Crown are scheduled to make final arguments Thursday in the trial that began on Sept. 11.