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ABC News
3 days ago
- General
- ABC News
Bail granted to 29-year-old Canberran woman charged with grooming boy she worked with
A Canberra woman has fronted the ACT Magistrates Court accused of grooming a boy she worked with, despite knowing their interactions were "illegal". The court heard the 29-year-old woman had said "she loved him [the boy] and she meant it" during police investigations. ACT police raided the woman's home in Canberra on Saturday May 31 after learning about the allegations, seizing the woman's phone and laptop. She was charged with seven offences including three counts of committing an act of indecency with a young person under 16, two counts of sexual intercourse with a person aged between 10 and 16, possessing child exploitation material and grooming a young person. The court heard the allegations occurred over a five-month period. Prosecutor Corinne Kennedy said police had uncovered text messages between the pair which demonstrated the woman clearly knew their relationship was wrong, including ways to keep it a secret and "away from the eyes of others". Ms Kennedy said the "strong prosecution case" showed the woman had developed a relationship with a child involving a "notable power imbalance". She argued there was a serious risk the relationship would continue if the woman was granted bail, given she allegedly pursued the relationship despite knowing it was illegal. Magistrate Ian Temby said it seemed there was an "intensity" to their interactions and acknowledged the vulnerability of the child. He also expressed concern for the boy's "capacity to protect himself" but acknowledged the boy's support network was now aware of the circumstances. Legal Aid duty lawyer Samuel Collett said the woman knew she was facing "extremely concerning" charges but argued that strict bail conditions amounting to "effective house arrest" would protect the boy and any risk of the woman interfering with evidence. The woman was granted bail on the condition that she did not leave her home without her husband. The court heard the husband was willing to support her, including going so far as to change jobs to ensure the couple could afford their rent. The woman is also barred from contacting the boy or being within 100 metres of him, spending time with children without adult supervision, and she cannot be in possession of a smartphone or a laptop. The court also heard the woman had been cooperative with police since her arrest and intends to seek support from mental health services. The woman was not required to enter a plea to the charges. Her matter will return to court on July 1, 2025.
ABC News
29-05-2025
- General
- ABC News
Former AFL umpire coach behind bars for sexually abusing Canberra 16-year-old in 1980's
A former AFL umpire coach will spend four months behind bars after sexually abusing a teenage boy after training sessions in Canberra in the 1980s. Michael Rigo was 30 when he met his 16-year-old victim in 1985, offering him a lift after the boy's bike got a flat tyre on the way home from a football umpire tournament. Rigo was also wearing an umpire uniform at the time. The meeting led to Rigo, now 70, coaching the boy and becoming friendly with his parents. Over the next 18 months Rigo committed four acts of indecency against the boy — two in his car and two at his house. The ACT Supreme Court heard Rigo told the boy not to tell anyone about the incidents as it would hurt the boy's future career aspirations. It wasn't until two years ago that the victim disclosed the abuse to his then-girlfriend, and later to his parents, identifying Rigo as the perpetrator. ACT Policing began investigating the allegations in early 2023 and arrested Rigo at his Denman Prospect home in July. He was initially charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent and four counts of acts of indecency without consent. He was granted conditional bail after spending two days in custody, and later pleaded guilty to the four charges of acts of indecency without consent before a trial date was set. In sentencing Rigo today, Acting Justice Rebecca Christensen said he "exploited the victim", adding there was "insidiousness to the offending". "The offender was plainly aware of the wrongfulness," she said. Acting Justice Christensen also revealed the "pervasive impact" the abuse had taken on the victim's life. She said these included a persistent fear of being alone with other men, difficulty maintaining friendships, and the failure of two marriages due to trust issues. She said the victim had also used alcohol to "numb himself". The court heard today that Rigo had submitted a letter expressing his deep regret for the hurt and ongoing harm he caused and taking full responsibility for his actions against the victim. "I accept that there has been progress since the time of the offending," Acting Justice Christensen said. In determining Rigo's sentence, Acting Justice Christensen said she considered the fact there was little-to-no risk of reoffending — as well as his age, declining health and significant caring responsibilities for his wife and son. She also factored in evidence about Rigo's contribution to the community, including as a paramedic, teaching first aid and a variety of critical roles during the COVID-19 response. But she said, ultimately, a custodial sentence was the only way of ensuring a just punishment that recognises the harm to the victim. "I cannot accept that an entirely community-based sentence order … recognises the harm done to the victim," she said. Rigo was sentenced to a two-year term of imprisonment, to be suspended after four months, which means he is set to be released in September.
News.com.au
19-05-2025
- News.com.au
Man charged after allegedly touching passenger, their food on Gold Coast-bound flight
A man accused of touching a female passenger and sticking his hands in her food on a Gold Coast-bound flight will face court on Monday. It will be alleged the 41-year-old targeted the woman while on an evening flight from Sydney to the Gold Coast on February 4. The man allegedly put his hand on the woman's inner thigh several times during the flight, then stuck his hands in her food, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) say. Police arrested the man when the flight touched down at Gold Coast Airport. He was charged with one count of an act of indecency, which carries a maximum penalty of seven years' jail. The Gold Coast man is due to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on Monday. AFP Detective Superintendent Scott Moller said all travellers had the right to feel safe during their journey. 'When travelling through an airport and on a plane, people are bound by Australian law and, where there is evidence someone has committed an (alleged) criminal offence, the AFP will take action,' Superintendent Moller said. 'This (alleged) incident should serve as a reminder to the community that authorities will not tolerate indecent behaviour at our airports or on aircraft.' Anyone needing a police presence at an airport or wanting to report an incident should call the AFP's Airport Watch on 131 237.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bianca Censori angers locals in Spain after she bares her breast in a see-through top as shock rules reveals if she broke the law: 'People were horrified'
Bianca Censori has angered locals after baring her breasts in a fishnet bra during a shopping trip with husband Kanye West in Spain on Saturday. The 30-year-old wandered from stall to stall wearing a black fish net bra top with her nipples in full view while visiting the booths of an outdoor market in Mallorca. Locals were 'left horrified' as the couple walked through the market in the revealing ensemble. 'People were horrified. They could be heard asking "is that her real nipple?" as they walked by,' one witness told 'Kanye was standing back a little, letting her browse the market.' Despite the backlash, women have been allowed to go topless in certain areas of Spain since 2020 under Catalan equality law. Spanish officials have enforced rules that allow women to sunbathe topless in public without fear of arrest, according to t he Daily Record. Authorities can be fined up to £430,000 [$900,000 AUD] if they prevent women from going topless. However, Bianca's revealing look has been deemed ''inappropriate', with many slamming her look. 'Why hasn't this woman been arrested for indecency yet!!!?' one person asked. 'We have literally seen it all, even when we didn't want to,' another said while a third wrote: 'So disrespectful to the country and their modest views.' 'How do they get away with this nudity? If any other non - celeb tried it, they would be arrested,' another asked. Censori shocked onlookers as she wandered the markets in a fish net bra top along with a pair of black bikini bottoms with a long black loin cloth. Her long, dark hair was styled straight with long, thick bangs that seemed to cover most of her eyes behind her dark sunglasses. She seemed to be enjoying a frozen treat. West, 47, strayed somewhat from his usual all black ensemble, opting for a pair of jeans with a hoodie with Army written on it. The rapper also donned dark shades in the bright Spanish sunshine. Censori's sister, Angelina, 29, appeared to be with them on the outing. She looked relaxed in a black sundress and her dark hair was pulled back into a chignon. No strangers to scandal, West and Censori continuously raised eyebrows over their choices in clothing, with Bianca's barely-there looks sparking fury from locals. During a previous Italian trip in 2023, Censori wore a slew of eccentric outfits during the couple's getaway. At the time her sheer and mesh outfits, which left her breasts clearly visible, were described by social media users as 'disrespectful' in a country known for its conservative Catholic heritage. There were even calls are being made for Kanye and Bianca to be arrested, after they were spotted enjoying an amorous moment on a boat, with West exposing his bare buttocks in front of gawking tourists. Images of the couple showed the American rapper seated at the back of the river taxi while Bianca placed her head in his lap.
News.com.au
09-05-2025
- News.com.au
Northern Territory: Man jailed after assaulting fellow passenger during flight
A man has been jailed for 10 months after groping a woman during a domestic flight. The Katherine man was travelling on a plane from Brisbane to Darwin on October 14, 2024, when he behaved in a sexual manner towards a female passenger seated near him. He then placed his hand between her thighs. Airline staff, who were alerted to the incident by the woman, moved her to another seat and monitored the man for the remainder of the journey. The man was escorted from the aircraft by AFP officers upon arrival for further questioning. He was charged and pleaded guilty to one count of an act of indecency in the third degree on an aircraft, and has remained in custody since. On Tuesday, the man learned his fate at the Local Darwin Court. Slapped with 10 months jail time, the man was released from custody this week to serve the remainder of the term on a $2000 recognizance order and a two-year good behaviour bond. AFP Superintendent Greg Davis said the AFP had a zero tolerance for criminal behaviour on aircraft or within Australian airports. 'All passengers and airline staff have the right to feel safe and it would be particularly frightening to be trapped in a confined space in the air with someone behaving badly,' Supt Davis said. 'Travellers who break the law will be dealt with swiftly.'
