A former sports coach is standing trial in connection with allegations of sexual abuse spanning the 1970s and 1980s. The 77-year-old defendant faces 78 counts of indecent assault and one charge of attempted rape. The accusations involve four separate female victims. Details of the alleged offenses have not been widely released, pending the trial’s proceedings. Authorities reopened the investigation following new information coming to light. The trial is expected to last several weeks, with potential testimony from the alleged victims. The case highlights ongoing efforts to address historical sexual abuse claims.