He was one of WA’s sporting heroes. An AFL legend. But he was also a sexual predator. And a paedophile.

Barry Cable preyed on the children of his neighbour - a 12 year-old-girl- frequently, brazenly and for years.

After years of abuse, an inability of police to lay charges and a secret appearance WA’s Kennedy Royal Commission into potential police corruption, it seemed the woman’s story would go unheard. And Cable would go unpunished.

Until 2018, when the law changed, removing the time limit for sexual abuse survivors to sue their abusers.

And that woman called the offices of lawyer Michael Magazanik, of Rightside Legal.

Magazanik joins host Tim Clarke to tell her story and her fight for justice.

For all the latest on courts and crime visit thewest.com.au. If you have a question for the team or cases you'd like explored, please get in touch. Email courtintheact@wanews.com.au

*** A warning this episode contains detailed discussion of child sexual abuse and sexual abuse. If you or someone you know needs support: 1800RESPECT, 1800 737 732.  If you or someone you know is being abused, report it to the Western Australian police on 131 444, the Child Protection Hotline on 1800 700 250 or Crimestoppers 1800 333 000.***

He was one of WA’s sporting heroes. An AFL legend. But he was also a sexual predator. And a paedophile.
Barry Cable preyed on the children of his neighbour - a 12 year-old-girl- frequently, brazenly and for years.
After years of abuse, an inability of police to lay charges and a secret appearance WA’s Kennedy Royal Commission into potential police corruption, it seemed the woman’s story would go unheard. And Cable would go unpunished.
Until 2018, when the law changed, removing the time limit for sexual abuse survivors to sue their abusers.
And that woman called the offices of lawyer Michael Magazanik, of Rightside Legal.
Magazanik joins host Tim Clarke to tell her story and her fight for justice.
For all the latest on courts and crime visit thewest.com.au. If you have a question for the team or cases you'd like explored, please get in touch. Email <a href="mailto:courtintheact@wanews.com.au">courtintheact@wanews.com.au</a> 
*** A warning this episode contains detailed discussion of child sexual abuse and sexual abuse. If you or someone you know needs support: 1800RESPECT, 1800 737 732.  If you or someone you know is being abused, report it to the Western Australian police on 131 444, the Child Protection Hotline on 1800 700 250 or Crimestoppers 1800 333 000.***

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