‘Lack of Remorse’: Aboriginal Author, Former CEO Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Staff Member
The Queensland author and former PhD holder had co-written a book telling the story of local history from the Aboriginal perspective.
Kerry Nigel Blackman, 69, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment for four counts of sexual assault against a woman in her 20s. The assaults occurred when Blackman was between 60 and 66 years old. Blackman previously headed the Gidarjil Development Corporation and was recognized for his contributions to the Indigenous community.
- Kerry Nigel Blackman, 69, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment.
- He was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault against a woman in her 20s.
- The assaults took place while Blackman was aged between 60 and 66.
- Blackman previously led the Bundaberg-based Gidarjil Development Corporation.
- He was recognized for his contributions to Indigenous community development.
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