Dan Robson reports:
Meghan and Erin, both 16, were warned by officers that today's evidence would be disturbing.
They were not happy. Their high school law teacher told them it would be a good opportunity-- a notorious case was going on just down the street. Perfect class trip.
They came to the courthouse with Erin's mother, Angela, who did not want her last name used.
"I was a little leery about letting her go," said Angela. "Now it's a definite no."
The girls had seen the pictures from Monday's hearing on TV, and had learned about the case by watching the CBC documentary on The Fifth Estate, they said.
It was frightening to know that Col. Williams had targeted girls younger than them, they said.
"As a mom I absolutely did not want them to come," Angela said. "I'm relieved. They're disappointed."
The girls tried promising they would leave it if got too graphic.
"We're strong and we know what our limits are," Meghan said. "The Fifth Estate told us everything and showed us pictures."
A TV cameraman piped in that he would call Child Services if the girls went in, because the content was so graphic.
The girls went back to their school, Nicholson Catholic College.
About an hour later Meghan was back, with another friend, Taylor.
Their teacher had told them to come back, because they have a right to be there.
The girls are waiting for lunch to get a seat because the courtrooms are full.
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