Barry Cable found not guilty of historical sex charges
Former North Melbourne AFL player Barry Cable, 82, has been found not guilty of seven historical child sex offence charges in Perth's District Court.
7news.com.auHere’s the latest on Barry Cable based on available public reports:
-
In April 2026, multiple outlets report ongoing coverage of Barry Cable’s legal cases, including a mixed slate of criminal and civil proceedings dating back decades. Some pieces note previous civil outcomes and ongoing questions about criminal charges, with several outlets highlighting different verdicts over time. These items indicate a complex legal situation with recent developments in 2026.[2][3][6]
-
Specific updates in April 2026 indicate Cable being acquitted of seven historic child sex offence charges in a Perth District Court, while other coverage from 2023–2024 documented civil damages awarded in separate cases and earlier civil proceedings. The mixed outcomes reflect both criminal acquittals and civil findings from different jurisdictions and times.[3][5][6]
-
For context, earlier reporting from ABC News in 2023 and 2024 described civil damages awarded to a claimant and public statements by Cable denying the allegations, with bankruptcy proceedings noted, which can influence how cases progress in subsequent years.[4][5][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent single-source summaries or provide a timeline of the major verdicts and settlements to date. Also tell me whether you want sources focused on Australian outlets or international coverage.
Citations:
- Latest 2026 development reports and acquittal coverage.[2]
- 2026 summaries and 2023–2024 civil outcomes context.[5][6]
- Earlier civil case details and Cable’s denials.[3][4]