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Acquitted childcare worker had extra charges dropped in months before trial
Former Brisbane childcare worker Joshua James Capps was acquitted in April of sexually abusing children. Prior to his trial, three unrelated charges were dropped by prosecutors due to insufficient evidence. Capps now faces no remaining allegations after the jury found him not guilty of rape and indecent treatment counts.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 09:29 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 09:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
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