AUSTRALIA
Herald Sun
SHANNON DEERY HERALD SUN APRIL 01, 2015
NOTORIOUS paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale is being chased for thousands of dollars in compensation by 12 of his victims.
The frail 81-year-old appeared at the County Court via videolink from jail today for a brief hearing where a lawyer for the victims sought extra time to prepare their case.
Ridsdale, who has spent decades behind bars, has admitted abusing at least 54 students during the 1960s, 70s and 80s.
He is currently expected to remain in prison until at least 2019.
Ridsdale portrayed himself as the “friendly priest”, luring his victims with inducements such as lollies and money to gain their trust.
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