Former White Rabbit ambassador Jon Seccull was charged with multiple rape cases against his former wife, Michelle Skewes.
Jon Seccull is a Former White Ribbon ambassador. He is 43 years old.
Seccull was also a prison officer. He was a part of charity fundraising in the Victorian city of Ballarat,
White Ribbon is an organization that works in order to prevent gender-based violence.
It is the biggest movement in the world made by men and boys to end violence against women.
The organization was established in Toronto in 1991. It conducts campaigns in over 60 countries in the world.
The organization is called ‘White Ribbon’ as it asks men to wear white ribbons as a sign of their commitment to never commit and condone any form of gender-based violence.
Who Is Michelle Skewes? Jon Seccull Wife
Michelle Skewes is the former wife of White Ribbon ambassador Jon Seccull. She has filed a rape case against her ex-husband.
Seccull was charged in 2017, but the case had remained behind closed doors.
A temporary suppression order was filed regarding Seccull’s identity after his lawyer argued about his safety in prison.
But later, with Michelle’s permission, Seccull’s name was revealed to the public.
Seccull denies that his actions were abusive or violent. He was yelling in the courtroom that as a former ambassador of the white rabbit, he knows what he did was not aggressive.
According to Michelle, Seccull was manipulating and controlling as a husband. During their marriage, Seccull would use derogative terms at her. His aggressive actions involved threatening, abuse, and violent behavior.
Michelle Skewes Age: How Old Is She?
Michelle Skewes’s age is around 30 to 35 years old based on her physical appearance.
Ironically the former ambassador of such a revolutionary organization is found guilty of multiple rape charges against his previous wife.
In June, Seccull was found guilty by the jury for 9 counts of rape and 2 assault charges.
His ex-wife Michelle Skewes was the one to file rape cases against him. People only found about the case after Michelle made the matter public.
In an interview with The Age, Michelle said that she couldn’t remain silent regarding the matter. She made the case public even if meant giving up her name as the victim.
Michelle Skewes Husband Trial Update 2021
After the jury’s verdict in June, Seccull was taken into custody.
Jon is set to be sentenced on October 18, 2021.
White Ribbon’s executive director expressed that the incident is a sad irony.
Further details regarding the case will only be available after the final verdict is given in court.