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'Father figure' sex offender to be re-tried after appeal quashes conviction

The court found the prosecution’s jury address unfair and said the case should be heard again after a miscarriage of justice.

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A Launceston man's child abuse conviction has been quashed, with a re-trial ordered. Discover the judge's reasoning for the miscarriage of justice.

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'Father figure' sex offender to be re-tried after appeal quashes conviction

A Launceston man's child abuse conviction has been quashed, with a re-trial ordered. Discover the judge's reasoning for the miscarriage of justice.

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The Examiner broke the news in Launceston, Australia on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
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