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court reporter Kristian Silva

Malka Leifer sex abuse trial delayed after Victorian judge contracts COVID-19

Malka Leifer has pleaded not guilty to 27 charges. (Supplied: Mollie McPherson)

The judge presiding over the Malka Leifer child sex abuse trial has contracted COVID-19, meaning the case will be stalled until early next week.

On Tuesday afternoon, the members of the jury in the trial were informed Judge Mark Gamble had tested positive for COVID-19.

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