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1 May 2019

Survivors of church abuse speak out about mafia-style intimidation tactics

Real estate agent Peter Creigh was alone and finishing an open home inspection in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, when a stranger in dark wraparound sunglasses approached him. Two victims of church sexual abuse say they were intimidated in an effort to stop them giving evidence Peter Creigh, who was abused by a Catholic priest, says he was followed and threatened by two anonymous men Steven Smith, who was abused by an Anglican priest, received threats that his children and grandchildren would be killed Mr Creigh introduced himself and offered a handshake. But the handshake was not returned. "He just said, 'I know who you are Mr Creigh. You're involved in the court case against Archbishop Wilson,'" Mr Creigh told 7.30.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-04-24/survivors-of-church-abuse-speak-out-about-intimidation-tactics/11041506