Share and Follow

The former foster mother of missing toddler William Tyrrell has overturned a conviction over the intimidation and assault of another child.

The woman, who cannot be legally named, was convicted in March 2024 after magistrate Susan McIntyre found her threats to slap the child amounted to intimidation.

She earlier pleaded guilty to two counts of assault after striking the child with a wooden spoon and kicking them on the thigh.

Her conviction over these incidents was overturned today at Sydney’s Downing Centre District Court.

Judge Miiko Kumar found the offences proved but imposed a 12-month conditional release order without conviction.

Five counts of intimidation brought against the foster mother over alleged incidents related to the child were dismissed by McIntyre in March 2024.

In February, William’s former foster father had a conviction for intimidating the child tossed out after a successful District Court appeal.

In that decision, Judge Sean Grant found the man did not intend to cause fear of harm when he screamed in frustration while taking the child to school.

William was three years old when he went missing while playing at his foster grandmother’s home in Kendall on the NSW mid-north coast on September 12, 2014.

No one has ever been charged over his disappearance, although police have aired a theory that his foster mother disposed of his body after his accidental death.

The woman denies having anything to do with William’s disappearance.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton Shines in Glamorous Style, Dismisses Health Rumors

Dolly Parton wants everyone know she’s fine and “not dying.” An odd…
Gareth James Ward departs Darlinghurst Court in Sydney after being found guilty of sexual intercourse without consent and indecent assault. Friday 25th July 2025. Photo: Dylan Coker / The Sydney Morning Herald

Barrister Argues Humiliated Rapist Ex-MP Unlikely to Reoffend if Released from Prison

A former families minister “humiliated” by having his sexual crimes against two…

Insights on ‘ISIS Brides’ as Authorities Expect More to Return

More women and children are anticipated to return from Syria amid furore…

Photos Show Palestinians and Israelis Rejoicing After Ceasefire Agreement

Israelis and Palestinians rejoiced on Thursday after a ceasefire and hostage deal…
Bizarre moment driver is pictured towing a caravan without any wheels along city street: 'Absolute chaos'

Unbelievable Scene: Driver Tows Wheel-Less Caravan Through City Streets – ‘Total Chaos’

<!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– A driver has been filmed towing…

Australian Activist Criticizes Government’s “Shameful” Evacuation Effort from Israel

When Julie Webb-Pullman finally made contact with her imprisoned, phone-less daughter, activist…
President Donald Trump was a longtime friend of Ghislaine Maxwell.

Epstein Victim’s Brother Criticizes Trump’s ‘Disgraceful’ Remarks

The brother of one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent victims has condemned…
Baby Priya's death lead to a landmark parental leave law

Tragic Death of Baby Priya Sparks Major Change in Parental Leave Legislation

The weeks after a child is born are supposed to be a…