Paedophile teacher William ‘Rob’ Gilfillan sentenced for sexual offences against two Victorian schoolgirls in the 1980s
Summary
William "Rob" Gilfillan, a former physical education teacher in Victoria, Australia, was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison for sexual crimes against two schoolgirls in the 1980s. He is already serving a 48-year sentence in New South Wales for abusing his daughter and will serve these sentences at the same time.Key Facts
- Gilfillan was found guilty in December of sexual offences against two girls under 16 at a Traralgon high school in Victoria.
- The offences included indecent assault and sexual penetration, described as forcible and causing harm.
- He appeared for sentencing from prison and denied the allegations.
- The judge noted his previous 48-year sentence for raping and torturing his daughter in NSW, meaning he will likely die in prison.
- The new sentence will run alongside his existing sentence to avoid an overly harsh total punishment.
- The judge emphasized the deep breach of trust and lasting harm caused by Gilfillan's actions as a teacher.
- Between 2016 and 2025, media could not name Gilfillan due to ongoing trials.
- A 2023 podcast featured interviews with Gilfillan and his former wife, who is also jailed for child abuse, claiming innocence and suggesting possible wrongful convictions.
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