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Magill Abuse Case Breaks Silence | Perth News
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A 73-year-old man has been arrested in a landmark case tied to decades of alleged child sex abuse at the now-closed Magill Youth Training Centre, with charges spanning 25 years and involving 55 counts against 29 victims. The arrest, the first under Task Force Libero — formed specifically to investigate historical abuse at Magill and other state care facilities — signals a major step forward in confronting long-hidden crimes. Though not a government or facility employee, the accused is now facing justice as investigators, who began work in late 2023, continue their pursuit. Authorities stress that time does not diminish the gravity of these offenses, and victims remain central to the investigation’s mission.
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