A trial on child sexual assault charges against a youth hockey coach stalled somewhat Thursday over disputes about an expert defense witness' qualifications.

After prosecutors rested their case against Jami Leslie James early Thursday afternoon, defense lawyers called forensic psychologist Robert Page to the stand.

He evaluates forensic interviews and testifies on them in court cases in Montana.

He told jurors that child sex abusers typically use threats, fear or other tactics to coerce their child victims into staying quiet.

Defense lawyers have noted repeatedly this week that according to the boys, James said nothing to them after the alleged assaults, including any requests to keep the incidents secret.

But moments into Page's comments, prosecutors disputed his qualifications to te

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