Charity Founder's Dark Secret: Assaulting Teens

0:00Here's more Sydney news from March 11th. Cody Haywood Schaefer, the founder of the Youth Mental Health Charity Borderline Australia, and in order of Australia metal recipient has pleaded. Guilty to assaulting five teenage boys. The incidents happened between 2021 and 2023 at his home in Alexandra Hills, Southeast Queensland. He was in his late 20s and early 30s at the time. The boys aged 14 to 17 met Schaefer through his charity work. He paid them to be hog tied and have their feet slapped with coat hangers. Some later said, parts of it went beyond what they agreed to, like tape over their eyes and mouths, and he did not stop when asked. Embrisman magistrates court this week, the prosecutor called the acts egregious, stressing Schaefer's position of power and trust over vulnerable. Kids, his lawyer described it as immature behavior in his mind, like a misguided game, and noted his deed community service and awards. The magistrate labeled the assaults disturbing and pointed out how Schaefer abused his

1:00access to children through his charity. He criticized Schaefer for not owning up sooner, instead of accepting honors. Schaefer expressed remorse in court, saying he let down his family, culture, and community. He got nine months in jail, fully suspended for 18 months, with the judge stressing the need to deter such exploitation, appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. Soley Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones. Lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to, S-O-L-I. SoleyPillow.com