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New allegations of historic sexual abuse at Launceston General Hospital
Five minutes of alleged sexual abuse perpetrated against Ben Felton when he was only 13 has had a profound impact on the now 44-year-old’s entire life.
Key points:
- New allegations have emerged about the Launceston General Hospital’s handling of allegations of child sexual abuse
- Ben Felton, now 44, says a male nurse sexually assaulted him when he was admitted to the LGH aged 13
- The allegations follow the explosive revelations a paedophile nurse continued working at the LGH while under police investigation in 2019
The alleged incident at the Launceston General Hospital, paired with what Mr Felton described as the protection of the nurse he accused of abusing him, has destroyed his trust in others, deeply affected his mental health and left him…
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