Mick Mundine charged with 1986 sexual assault of teenager
A 79-year-old Indigenous Elder and entrepreneur was arrested. He faces charges of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old in 1986.
Mick Mundine is a well-known Indigenous Elder and entrepreneur. Mundine appeared in court facing charges of sexually assaulting a teenager in 1986.
Sydney councillor Yvonne Weldon came forward as the alleged victim. She was 15 at the time.
Mundine is the brother of late boxer Tony Mundine. He is the uncle of former NRL player Anthony Mundine.
He was arrested on Thursday and is now out on bail. His lawyer said he will fight the charges.
Weldon said she carried the burden for four decades. She came forward to break the silence that allows abuse to continue.
- 79 years old
- Mundine's age
- 1986
- Year of assault
- 15 years old
- Victim's age then
- Four decades
- Time elapsed
Why it mattersThese charges are against a long-standing community leader. They show that old allegations can surface years later. They can be prosecuted decades after they happen.
AustraliaAllegations against prominent figures in Aboriginal communities can shift conversations about accountability and encourage other survivors to come forward.
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