Warrnambool Businessman Faces Delayed 39 Sex Offence Trial

Thursday, 12 September 2024, 22:50

Warrnambool's Rodney Ryan, facing 39 sex offences involving four victims, will see his trial delayed until 2025 due to legal representation issues. Originally set for September 2024, the trial has been postponed amid concerns regarding the accused's ability to fund a lawyer. Key charges include sexual penetration of minors and attempting to intimidate witnesses.
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Warrnambool Businessman Faces Delayed 39 Sex Offence Trial

Warrnambool Businessman Charged with Multiple Offences

Warrnambool's Rodney Ryan, 55, is embroiled in serious legal troubles as he faces 39 sex offences involving four alleged victims. The trial, which was initially scheduled for September 2024, has been delayed until March 2025 due to ongoing issues with the accused’s access to legal representation.

Background of Charges

  • Charged with assault, kidnapping, and sexual penetration of minors.
  • The allegations date back to 2015, involving several victims.
  • Ryan is currently unable to afford private legal counsel due to his assets being tied up.

Next Steps in Court Proceedings

  1. Ryan must return to court for a mention hearing on October 18, 2024.
  2. He is barred from contacting witnesses and must adhere to strict bail conditions.
  3. The police brief of evidence is extensive, consisting of 1000 pages.

This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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