Abuser Profiled Again, Survivor Speaks Out

0:00It's March 5th, here's your Sydney news in two minutes. Kristi Fenton endured sexual abuse for 10 years, starting at age 5 from her uncle, Ian Williams. He was convicted in 1993 and served three and a half years in prison for multiple child assault charges. She later won a civil court judgment against him for $385,000, but he has never paid it. Recently, the ABC plan to air an episode of Australian story portraying Williams as a determined pensioner fighting a big bank. But they pulled it. Hours before broadcast. Earlier this year, the ABC had already featured Williams in a podcast and article about his dispute with National Australia Bank. On the day of the planned airing in February, a former landlord tipped off ABC Central Victoria about Williams' past, including an eviction for owing. Over $60,000 in rent and leaving a large concrete boat on the property. Kristi Fenton was shot to learn her abuser was being profiled again, saying he continues

1:02to deceive people. She first spoke out about the abuse after becoming a mother at 18 and has waived her anonymity to highlight the lifelong trauma for survivors, like feeling dirty and isolated as a child. ABC staff say Williams was asked multiple times about anything that could undermine his story, but he never mentioned the old convictions, which weren't easy to find on mine. They removed all related content quickly once informed and also found records of another assault conviction. The ABC sees no need for staff discipline or policy changes, insisting they follow editorial standards. Meanwhile, Williams hoped his bank case would help pay debts, but Kristi doubts him and hopes sharing her story reduces stigma for victims. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music S-O-L-I-Pillow dot com. It plays your podcast and music S-O-L-I-SOLY pillow dot com.