VICTIM David Ridsdale says seeking legal redress against the Diocese
of Ballarat for abuse he suffered at the hands of his uncle was like
being molested all over again.
“It was extremely traumatic, that was my experience,” Mr Ridsdale said. “It was just as traumatic in some ways and the trauma continues for me.” Catholic Church Authorities attempted to pressure Mr Ridsdale’s parents to drop the charges against notorious paedophile Gerald Ridsdale, the child sex abuse inquiry heard.
http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/3551305/victim-warned-of-fight-against-church/?cs=62
“It was extremely traumatic, that was my experience,” Mr Ridsdale said. “It was just as traumatic in some ways and the trauma continues for me.” Catholic Church Authorities attempted to pressure Mr Ridsdale’s parents to drop the charges against notorious paedophile Gerald Ridsdale, the child sex abuse inquiry heard.
http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/3551305/victim-warned-of-fight-against-church/?cs=62