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dude@lemmings.worldM to news@lemmings.worldEnglish · 3 days ago

Paedophile declares bankruptcy to avoid paying $1.4m in damages to victim

www.abc.net.au

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Paedophile declares bankruptcy to avoid paying $1.4m in damages to victim

www.abc.net.au

dude@lemmings.worldM to news@lemmings.worldEnglish · 3 days ago
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Edan van Haren, a victim of child predator Maurice Van Ryn, says legal loopholes are allowing the confessed paedophile to protect his assets in superannuation to avoid paying compensation.
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  • ShellMonkey@piefed.socdojo.com
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    I know nothing about Australian law, but American bankruptcy allows for claim holders to object to the discharge of a debt, and court judgements for criminal acts are one that’s particularly likely to have that upheld as I recall. Do they not allow for that in Australia?

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    Time for some Luigi!!!

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      Mama Mia!

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