Victorian

Former Victorian Senior of the Year Convicted in Historical Abuse Case Involving Teen

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Warrnambool, Australia — A former recipient of the Victorian Senior of the Year award, who was widely recognized for his community contributions, has been convicted by a jury on charges of sexually abusing a teenager more than a decade ago. Robert Charles Eccles, also known as Locky Eccles, faced allegations involving inappropriate acts with a 16-year-old boy during 2012 and 2013 at his residence in Warrnambool. The charges against Eccles included three incidents of indecent acts and one of sexual penetration, all of which he denied. The case concluded after four days of jury deliberation … Read more

Victorian Court Reevaluates Multi-Million Dollar Compensation in Child Spectator Abuse Case at Footscray Football Club

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Melbourne, Australia — In a landmark ruling, the Victorian Court of Appeal has significantly reduced the compensation awarded to a man who claimed he was abused as a child while attending Footscray Football Club events. The decision revisits key legal principles, such as a sporting club’s duty of care to child spectators and the need for jury awards to adhere strictly to relevant considerations. The case centered around Adam Kneale, who alleged that he was abused by Graeme Hobbs, an unpaid volunteer at the club during the 1980s. Kneale, who was not a club member … Read more

Victorian Supreme Court Sets New Precedent in Landmark Sexual Abuse Case with Record-Breaking Damages

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MELBOURNE, Australia – A record-breaking amount of compensation has been awarded by a jury in the Victorian Supreme Court in a landmark historical sexual abuse case. The decision represents a significant step towards justice for survivors and holds the potential to set a new standard in such lawsuits. The jury awarded an unprecedented sum to the survivor of sexual abuse, marking a watershed moment in the fight against abuse. While the exact amount of compensation has not been disclosed, it is reported to be the largest ever awarded by the Victorian Supreme Court in a … Read more