Robert Hughes

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Hey Dad! actor Robert Hughes granted parole, will be deported to UK (ABC News)

Convicted paedophile and former Hey Dad! actor Robert Hughes plans to "maintain a very low profile" when he is deported to the UK after being granted ...

Today's determination has ruled that Hughes will be subject to the standard parole conditions, including that he must be of good behaviour. At the time of sentencing, the presiding judge described Hughes's behaviour as "brazen" and "predatory" and that "he abused his position of trust and exploited the naivety and youth of the children". In granting his parole, the NSW State Parole Authority noted that the offences were historical and "is satisfied release to parole is in the interests of the safety of the community".

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Hey Dad! actor and convicted paedophile Robert Hughes to be ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Robert Hughes will be released from Sydney's Long Bay prison and deported to Britain after renouncing his Australian citizenship in 2019.

Hughes will be required to provide his passport and bank details and notify police of any travel outside the country. Hughes has always maintained his innocence; his wife also believes him to be innocent, but “she expressed her intention to ensure that the offender does not have unsupervised contact with children. He no longer enjoys such power or trust, as a direct consequence of the convictions and the consequent widespread adverse publicity.

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Disgraced Robert Hughes parole decision (Victor Harbor Times)

Disgraced Hey Dad! actor and convicted child sex offender Robert Hughes will learn whether he will be released...

He still thinks he hasn't done anything." "It must be particularly galling for the victims to observe the offender's continued and obstinate denials in the face of compelling and overwhelming evidence from multiple witnesses," SPA Chairperson David Frearson said. The SPA acknowledged the "profound and deleterious effects on the victims ... continue to this day and will probably be lifelong consequences."

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'Hey Dad!' actor Robert Hughes gets parole (Bega District News)

Disgraced Hey Dad! actor and convicted child sex offender Robert Hughes has been granted parole and will be...

He still thinks he hasn't done anything." "It must be particularly galling for the victims to observe the offender's continued and obstinate denials in the face of compelling and overwhelming evidence from multiple witnesses," SPA Chairperson David Frearson said. The SPA acknowledged the "profound and deleterious effects on the victims ... continue to this day and will probably be lifelong consequences."

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Disgraced Hey Dad! actor and convicted child sex offender Robert ... (The Guardian)

The 73-year-old, who was sentenced in 2014 to a maximum of 10 years and nine months in prison, will be deported to UK upon release.

Hughes was jailed after a jury found him guilty of 10 charges relating to sexual and indecent acts in relation to four young girls in the 1980s and 1990s. Hughes, who starred as Martin Kelly in the TV comedy from 1987 to 1994, was sentenced in 2014 to a maximum of 10 years and nine months in prison, which is due to expire in January 2025. Disgraced Hey Dad! actor and convicted child sex offender Robert Hughes has been granted parole and will be deported to the United Kingdom after his release from jail this month.

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Disgraced actor Robert Hughes granted parole, set to return to UK (4BC)

Convicted sex offender Robert Hughes will be released on parole this month and immediately deported to the UK. The disgraced Hey Dad…! actor has been behind ...

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'Hey Dad!' actor Robert Hughes gets parole (The Young Witness)

Disgraced Hey Dad! actor and convicted child sex offender Robert Hughes has been granted parole and will be...

He still thinks he hasn't done anything." "It must be particularly galling for the victims to observe the offender's continued and obstinate denials in the face of compelling and overwhelming evidence from multiple witnesses," SPA Chairperson David Frearson said. The SPA acknowledged the "profound and deleterious effects on the victims ... continue to this day and will probably be lifelong consequences."

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Disgraced Robert Hughes parole decision (Bega District News)

Disgraced Hey Dad! actor and convicted child sex offender Robert Hughes will learn whether he will be released...

He still thinks he hasn't done anything." "It must be particularly galling for the victims to observe the offender's continued and obstinate denials in the face of compelling and overwhelming evidence from multiple witnesses," SPA Chairperson David Frearson said. The SPA acknowledged the "profound and deleterious effects on the victims ... continue to this day and will probably be lifelong consequences."

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