The Australian’s Shadow of Doubt podcast delayed ‘sadistic’ paedophile’s trial, court documents reveal
Summary
An Australian podcast called Shadow of Doubt caused a 10-month delay in the trial of William “Rob” Gilfillan, a man already serving a long jail term for child abuse. The podcast questioned his earlier conviction, which led to concerns about the fairness of the new trial.Key Facts
- William “Rob” Gilfillan is serving a 48-year jail term for abusing his daughter.
- He faced a new trial in Victoria for abusing two schoolgirls in the 1980s.
- The jury was not allowed to hear about his previous convictions due to legal rules.
- The podcast Shadow of Doubt suggested Gilfillan’s 2016 conviction might be wrong.
- The podcast caused online discussions that could influence the jury and public opinion.
- The court delayed jury selection until December 2025 to protect the trial’s fairness.
- Gilfillan was found guilty in December and sentenced to an additional 7.5 years, to run at the same time as his current sentence.
- Authorities investigated how a journalist interviewed Gilfillan and his ex-wife in jail.
- The victim said the podcast harmed her mental health after restrictions on her identity were lifted.
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