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Judge's social media posts at centre of sexual abuse verdict appeal
Key takeaways
- Stephen Fane Noga, who was sued last month over allegations of repeated sexual abuse, has filed an appeal in the Hobart Supreme Court.
- Last month, a former student of the college, now in her 60's, was awarded $1.6 million in damages.
- The appellant is seeking the judgment to be set aside, and to have his court costs paid for by the plaintiff.
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Stephen Fane Noga, who was sued last month over allegations of repeated sexual abuse, has filed an appeal in the Hobart Supreme Court. (ABC News: Scout Wallen)
A former Hobart Matriculation College teacher, successfully sued by a former student over allegations of repeated sexual abuse, has filed an appeal on the grounds of social media posts made by the judge presiding over his case.
Last month, a former student of the college, now in her 60's, was awarded $1.6 million in damages.
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