Australian child abuse Peter Scully has been sentenced to life three years after he was arrested for sexually abusing at least eight girls, including an 18-month-old infant. A regional trial court in Cagayan de Oro City today (Wednesday, June 13) found the 55 year old guilty of one count of qualified trafficking and five counts… Full Story »
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Australian taxpayers fund alleged child abuser Scully’s legal defence
Australian taxpayers have funded $500,000 of legal aid for Peter Scully, who is awaiting trial for murdering and raping young girls. The disgraced former Melbourne businessman denies the allegations against him as it emerged public money has been spent on his defence since his arrest in 2015. The legal aid is funded through a government… Full Story »
Travel ban on Australian sex offenders to protect Southeast Asian kids
Australia is planning a travel ban on convicted child abusers in a bid to protect vulnerable children across Southeast Asia. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said today (Tuesday, May 30) that the proposed legislation could see the passports of about 20,000 people on the child sex offender register cancelled. “There has been increasing community concern about… Full Story »
UK documentary catches mothers selling their children for sex
A shocking documentary has shed light on the Filipino mothers who who allow their own children to be sexually abused for cash. In the latest episode of the BBC’s Stacey Dooley Investigates, the eponymous presenter travels to the Philippines to film the documentary Mums Selling Their Kids For Money. The documentary team followed a sting… Full Story »
Scully can rest easy: None of his vile crimes included in death penalty bill
Despite a vote to restore the death penalty in the Philippines, alleged child abuser and murderer Peter Scully can rest easy — as none of his vile crimes are included in the act. The death penalty bill that has passed in the country’s parliament by 216 votes to 54 only covers drug-related crimes. Prominent politicians and prosecutors… Full Story »
