Australian Football Legend on Trial for Historic Abuse

0:00In Sydney, it's March 10th, and here's what is going on. A former Australian football legend, 82-year-old Barry Cable, is on trial and Perth for seven charges of indecently assaulting a girl under. 13. The alleged incidents happened between 1966 and 1969 when the girl was between 8 and 11 years old. Prosecutors say Cable picked her up from an orphanage and have used her multiple times at his home. The woman, now in her 60s, testified via video link that Cable told her the act showed love and warned her no one would believe her because of his fame. She describes staying at the family home on several occasions during that period. Cable's defense team strongly denies the claims, saying his wife will testify the girl never visited their house. They point to inconsistencies in her memory of the home's location and size, and note orphanage records don't match her story of long stays. Prosecutors plan to call three other women who say Cable abused them, arguing it shows a pattern of interest in young girls.

1:02This comes after a recent civil case where he was found liable for abusing another victim in order to pay over $800,000. The judge alone trial is ongoing, with Cable having been removed from the Australian football hall of fame amid these allegations. It highlights a troubling side to his celebrated career in the sport. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com