Awarded mentor jailed for ‘appalling’ child abuse while working as football umpire

Awarded senior jailed for 'appalling' child abuse

Robert Eccles, who continues to maintain his innocence, must spend a minimum of two years and 11 months in ...

'Spectacular fall from grace': elder jailed for abuse

A former Senior Victorian of the Year award-winner has mouthed "I'm alright" to his supporters in court as...

Awarded mentor jailed for ‘appalling’ child abuse while working as football umpire

Former Victorian Senior of the Year Robert Eccles, 72, will spend nearly three years in jail after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a junior umpire in 2011.

Former umpire, Indigenous elder jailed over 'breathtaking' breach of trust

Robert 'Locky' Eccles, 72, jailed for more than four years for sexual abuse of a teen under his care, losing his elder status and accolades.

43-year Kabojja Junior School teacher gets 4 years in jail for indecently assaulting pupil

By Ruth Anderah 43-year old Kabojja Junior School teacher,  Godfrey Muwumuza has been sentenced to 4  years and 6 months imprisonment for indecently assaulting a P.7 pupil. This is after Muwumuza, a resident of Gayaza-Kasangati in Wakiso District, pleaded guilty under a plea bargain agreement between him, prosecution and the victim’s parents. Prosecution led by Joan Keko and Ivan Kyazze also tendered before Court WhatsApp messages between the vi…