‘Monster’: Rape survivor of Shafiul Milky speaks of ‘heavy burden’ of keeping horror secret from family ‘Monster’: Rape survivor of Shafiul Milky speaks of ‘heavy burden’ of keeping horror secret from family The survivor of a rape at the hands of a “monster” has revealed she kept the crime inside a medical practice secret from her own family and friends. Sarah – not her real name – has spoken for the […] Read More…
Three abuse survivors of Dr Shafiul Milky to sue Peninsula Family Medical Practice in Ocean Grove Three abuse survivors of Dr Shafiul Milky to sue Peninsula Family Medical Practice in Ocean Grove More women have come forward demanding compensation from a Bellarine Peninsula medical clinic that employed a doctor jailed for the rape and sexual assault of multiple patients. Arnold Thomas and Becker lawyer and partner, Jodie Harris, said the […] Read More…
Dr Milky sentenced for sexual assault of women Dr Milky sentenced for sexual assault of women Following the sentencing of Dr Shafiul Milky last week, the Ocean Grove doctor who raped and sexually assaulted six patients, Channel 9 featured this topic as their lead story, with Arnold Thomas & Becker lawyer Jodie Harris speaking about the sentence and the offences. So far, 13 […] Read More…
Brian McKiterick paid out by Christian Brothers, Vincentian Fathers after institutional sexual abuse Brian McKiterick paid out by Christian Brothers, Vincentian Fathers after institutional sexual abuse A former Surf Coast mayor won a $550,000 settlement from two Catholic religious orders five days before his institutional abuse case was due to begin in the Supreme Court. Brian McKiterick reached the settlement with the Christian Brothers and Vincentian Fathers after […] Read More…
Anglican Church sued over alleged failures with pedo youth group leader Anglican Church sued over alleged failures with pedo youth group leader The Anglican Church is being sued over allegations it enabled child sex abuse by allowing a pedophile to lead a youth group in the 1980s. Barry Watson, who was jailed for sexually abusing children before taking his own life as he faced further charges, […] Read More…
State response to Commission child sexual abuse inquiry ‘could fall short’ State response to Commission child sexual abuse inquiry ‘could fall short’ Tasmanian victim-survivors of institutional child sexual abuse feel they are being kept in the dark as they wait for the Commission of Inquiry (COI) to deliver its final report ahead of the formal closing of the inquiry this week. Arnold Thomas & Becker Principal […] Read More…
Man takes legal action for alleged abuse at Launceston General Hospital Man takes legal action for alleged abuse at Launceston General Hospital A man who allegedly experienced sexual abuse from a male paediatric nurse at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is taking legal action against the State of Tasmania. The civil lawsuit relates to alleged abuse that he experienced in 1989 as a child patient at […] Read More…
State care abuse: Indigenous man reveals horror treatment in hostel State care abuse: Indigenous man reveals horror treatment in hostel A vulnerable Indigenous boy who was routinely raped, physically abused and bullied in state care has reached a $1.3m settlement with the Victorian government. Quinton, who did not want to use his last name, was sent to the Bert Williams Hostel in Thornbury as […] Read More…
Ex-St Paul’s Technical College student says Christian Brothers ignoring sexual abuse claims Ex-St Paul’s Technical College student says Christian Brothers ignoring sexual abuse claims A former Ballarat schoolboy says the Christian Brothers have refused to discuss a civil claim he brought against the congregation over alleged historic child sexual abuse. Former St Paul’s Technical College student John, not his real name, launched legal action against the Christian […] Read More…
Shock number of sex abuse claims at Victorian schools Shock number of sex abuse claims at Victorian schools Almost 300 former students of 180 Victorian schools are pursuing historic child abuse claims, with each victim potentially due to receive a multimillion-dollar payout. These include claims against more than 70 state schools, revealed by The Herald Sun for the first time. Experts say […] Read More…