Bounty island accused lose appeal delay bid

The Supreme Court of tiny Pitcairn Island today rejected an application by seven men to have their trial on sex charges delayed until Britain’s Privy Council can consider their case.

The men, facing a total of 96 charges of rape and sexual misconduct with women and girls as young as three, are due to face trial on the remote Pacific island next month. Some of the accusations date back 40 years.