[Content warning: this article contains distressing themes of assault and violence.]

Former Channel Nine star Cameron Williams is no stranger to the public eye, but unfortunately, it’s for all the wrong reasons this time.

The veteran sports presenter has been charged with one count of common assault against his wife Natasha Russo and will face Singleton Local Court on Thursday, November 24.

According to reports, officers were called to the couple's property at Howes Valley (on the outskirts of Singleton, NSW) just after 1 AM on Sunday, November 20, following an argument between the pair.

It is alleged that during the argument, Williams pushed and grabbed his wife —- leading to his arrest and eventual charge.

Police also took out an apprehended violence order (AVO) on behalf of Russo before Williams was granted conditional bail.

According to NSW police, an AVO is granted to victims of physical assault and harassment who have ‘a reasonable fear to believe that (the) behaviour will continue’.

Paul McGirr, Williams' solicitor, told reporters that his client was a 'loving family man who was extremely embarrassed by all of this'.

Williams was granted conditional bail. Credit: YouTube/South Coast TV

'At this stage, there's a lot more to the story; we'll enter a plea of not guilty and obtain a brief of evidence before taking things from there.' he added.

A brief of evidence is a collection of documents such as photographs and statements that police may use in hearings against a defendant. It is, in some cases, ordered given to an offending party who pleads not guilty to an offence in NSW.

In March, Williams shocked the sports community with his abrupt resignation over unspecified health reasons.

‘It’s with a heavy heart I have decided to resign from (Channel) Nine… I have struggled for years with increasingly poor health and I want to address that now for the sake of a more important team, my family.’ he said in a message to network staff.

There are speculations though it was a ‘heated and angry’ exchange with a network executive that led to his exit, which spokespersons for Nine have denied happening.

Williams served in some of Channel Nine’s flagship programs, including Today, Nine News, and Friday Night Football. He has also worked with other news outlets like The Australian, The Courier-Mail, and Channel Seven.

One in 6 women and 1 in 16 men are victims of violence by an intimate partner according to 2018 data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

In terms of reports, 75% of perpetrators are men, while 25% are women.

Meanwhile, the NSW government invested almost $500 million last year to create around 275 refuges and new homes for women to create more safe spaces for abuse victims.

A national plan to address violence against women and children (VAWC) was also launched in October, which has actions dedicated to eradicating VAWC in the next decade.

The Albanese government said the scheme would focus on four pillars: prevention, early intervention, response, and recovery and healing.

If you or anyone you know are a victim of abuse, please contact the National Sexual Assault, Family, & Domestic Violence Counselling Service’s 24/7 hotline on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).

What is your reaction to this story? Please tell us in the comments section below.

Source: YouTube/9 News Australia​

 

[ozurbancowboy]

Do the crime do the time, never an occasion to strike a woman no matter the circumstances, just walk away, remove yourself from the situation.

 

[Rainy]

1800 Respect is an outstanding resource when dealing with domestic violence and abuse. They are very knowledgeable and caring in the work they do.

 

[Klaus A]

If he did it than so be it, but to many accusations are not true. Problem is, he has to prove himself now innocent.

 

[Gazman]

In most situations you are "innocent until proven guilty". Unfortunately, in some instances the accused, who may indeed be innocent, has to prove it. What a tangled web we weave. Oh, innocent or not, the damage has been done already.

 

[temal]

[Content warning: this article contains distressing themes of assault and violence.]

Former Channel Nine star Cameron Williams is no stranger to the public eye, but unfortunately, it’s for all the wrong reasons this time.

The veteran sports presenter has been charged with one count of common assault against his wife Natasha Russo and will face Singleton Local Court on Thursday, November 24.

According to reports, officers were called to the couple's property at Howes Valley (on the outskirts of Singleton, NSW) just after 1 AM on Sunday, November 20, following an argument between the pair.

It is alleged that during the argument, Williams pushed and grabbed his wife —- leading to his arrest and eventual charge.

Police also took out an apprehended violence order (AVO) on behalf of Russo before Williams was granted conditional bail.

According to NSW police, an AVO is granted to victims of physical assault and harassment who have ‘a reasonable fear to believe that (the) behaviour will continue’.

Paul McGirr, Williams' solicitor, told reporters that his client was a 'loving family man who was extremely embarrassed by all of this'.

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Williams was granted conditional bail. Credit: YouTube/South Coast TV

'At this stage, there's a lot more to the story; we'll enter a plea of not guilty and obtain a brief of evidence before taking things from there.' he added.

A brief of evidence is a collection of documents such as photographs and statements that police may use in hearings against a defendant. It is, in some cases, ordered given to an offending party who pleads not guilty to an offence in NSW.

In March, Williams shocked the sports community with his abrupt resignation over unspecified health reasons.

‘It’s with a heavy heart I have decided to resign from (Channel) Nine… I have struggled for years with increasingly poor health and I want to address that now for the sake of a more important team, my family.’ he said in a message to network staff.

There are speculations though it was a ‘heated and angry’ exchange with a network executive that led to his exit, which spokespersons for Nine have denied happening.

Williams served in some of Channel Nine’s flagship programs, including Today, Nine News, and Friday Night Football. He has also worked with other news outlets like The Australian, The Courier-Mail, and Channel Seven.

One in 6 women and 1 in 16 men are victims of violence by an intimate partner according to 2018 data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

In terms of reports, 75% of perpetrators are men, while 25% are women.

Meanwhile, the NSW government invested almost $500 million last year to create around 275 refuges and new homes for women to create more safe spaces for abuse victims.

A national plan to address violence against women and children (VAWC) was also launched in October, which has actions dedicated to eradicating VAWC in the next decade.

The Albanese government said the scheme would focus on four pillars: prevention, early intervention, response, and recovery and healing.

If you or anyone you know are a victim of abuse, please contact the National Sexual Assault, Family, & Domestic Violence Counselling Service’s 24/7 hotline on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).

What is your reaction to this story? Please tell us in the comments section below.

Source: YouTube/9 News Australia​

It is about time something was done about this scourge but I suspect that more needs to be done to address this frightening dilemma. Willy

 

[Zoya]

[Content warning: this article contains distressing themes of assault and violence.]

Former Channel Nine star Cameron Williams is no stranger to the public eye, but unfortunately, it’s for all the wrong reasons this time.

The veteran sports presenter has been charged with one count of common assault against his wife Natasha Russo and will face Singleton Local Court on Thursday, November 24.

According to reports, officers were called to the couple's property at Howes Valley (on the outskirts of Singleton, NSW) just after 1 AM on Sunday, November 20, following an argument between the pair.

It is alleged that during the argument, Williams pushed and grabbed his wife —- leading to his arrest and eventual charge.

Police also took out an apprehended violence order (AVO) on behalf of Russo before Williams was granted conditional bail.

According to NSW police, an AVO is granted to victims of physical assault and harassment who have ‘a reasonable fear to believe that (the) behaviour will continue’.

Paul McGirr, Williams' solicitor, told reporters that his client was a 'loving family man who was extremely embarrassed by all of this'.

View attachment 9240

Williams was granted conditional bail. Credit: YouTube/South Coast TV

'At this stage, there's a lot more to the story; we'll enter a plea of not guilty and obtain a brief of evidence before taking things from there.' he added.

A brief of evidence is a collection of documents such as photographs and statements that police may use in hearings against a defendant. It is, in some cases, ordered given to an offending party who pleads not guilty to an offence in NSW.

In March, Williams shocked the sports community with his abrupt resignation over unspecified health reasons.

‘It’s with a heavy heart I have decided to resign from (Channel) Nine… I have struggled for years with increasingly poor health and I want to address that now for the sake of a more important team, my family.’ he said in a message to network staff.

There are speculations though it was a ‘heated and angry’ exchange with a network executive that led to his exit, which spokespersons for Nine have denied happening.

Williams served in some of Channel Nine’s flagship programs, including Today, Nine News, and Friday Night Football. He has also worked with other news outlets like The Australian, The Courier-Mail, and Channel Seven.

One in 6 women and 1 in 16 men are victims of violence by an intimate partner according to 2018 data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

In terms of reports, 75% of perpetrators are men, while 25% are women.

Meanwhile, the NSW government invested almost $500 million last year to create around 275 refuges and new homes for women to create more safe spaces for abuse victims.

A national plan to address violence against women and children (VAWC) was also launched in October, which has actions dedicated to eradicating VAWC in the next decade.

The Albanese government said the scheme would focus on four pillars: prevention, early intervention, response, and recovery and healing.

If you or anyone you know are a victim of abuse, please contact the National Sexual Assault, Family, & Domestic Violence Counselling Service’s 24/7 hotline on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).

What is your reaction to this story? Please tell us in the comments section below.

Source: YouTube/9 News Australia​

It takes two to tango!

 

[Bernice S]

I think it is important to remember that you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. I hope he doesn't become a victim of trial by media.

 

[Suzanne rose]

There is always 2 sides to a story.
But if he was abusive then he needs to suffer the consequences.
Abuse in any circumstance is not OK.

My 22 year old son was walking in Cronulla with a few mates after a night out , when one of his friends was king hit from behind, the attacker then started to kick into his head, he was unconscious.
My son jumped in and pulled him off him , he then started attacking my son but was son got the better of him and beat the crap out off him.
An ambulance came took my sons friend to hospital and the police took the attacker and my son off to the police station and charged them both.

My son went to court , copped a $2,000 fine plus court cost and put on a 2 year good behaviour with a record, he also lost his spot playing for NSW cricket.

The attacker cost less than my son.

My son is not abusive but he said he would do it again to protect someone from a gronk like that

 

[LadyMoonlight]

There is a warning for a story about a man who grabbed and pushed his wife. Seriously?? Domestic violence is a terrible thing but pushing someone is not what one would call domestic violence, unless there is a lot more to this story. One rarely hears about the men who are victims of domestic violence by women and that is a lot more common that the media reports.

 

[Ricci]

Violence should never be the answer whatever the circumstance. There are two sides to every story, i wonder what hers is? Unfortunately in Domestic Violence cases you are guilty until innocent and it's extremely difficult to prove innocence. A sad case all round.

 

[JayKay]

Oh dear me.....as a victim of domestic violence and sexual violence I am able to speak out after many years of suffering.
It's easy to say walk away, but when you are protecting your children, you don't leave them open to attack.
Shame and stigma stops you speaking out. You don't open up as you know it will be worse next time. You don't want your marriage to end. You want your children to have both their parents.
All the bruises are easy to explain away, the broken nose, the broken jaw, the broken cheek bone can be due to other causes.
The bumps on the head are hidden. No-one even need know that the broken ribs are part of your day. Attempts at being suffocated with your own pillow didn't succeed.
The attempt at being strangled didn't work either because I spat in his face....oh, he didn't like that. He even told the family Court that I did that.
All my bruises and broken bones....healed.
No evidence.
Until last year. I had a reaction to my first Astrazeneca immunisation and had a persistent swollen lump in my throat.
Prior to hip replacement, I had to have an MRI of my neck to make sure there was nothing sinister (having had breast cancer previously).
It was discovered that the swelling is an enlarged salivary gland, reactionary to the Astrazeneca.
But I had to see an oromaxillofacial specialist.
The MRI showed that I have a deformed hyoid bone, misplaced styloid process and distorted mastoid process in my throat.
Yes, I knew the cause....when my husband tried to strangle me.
That's one thing that will never go away, along with the emotional trauma and memories.
Each victim has to handle their journey in their own way, doing what they think is best at the time.
I am no longer a victim, I am a victor.

Violence is a type of behaviour some people think they are entitled to....it's NEVER their fault (!!).

 

[Thecheesequeen]

Oh dear me.....as a victim of domestic violence and sexual violence I am able to speak out after many years of suffering.
It's easy to say walk away, but when you are protecting your children, you don't leave them open to attack.
Shame stops you speaking out. You don't open up as you know it will be worse next time. You don't want your marriage to end. You want your children to have both their parents.
All the bruises are easy to explain away, the broken nose, the broken jaw, the broken cheek bone can be due to other causes.
The bumps on the head are hidden. No-one even need know that the broken ribs are part of your day. Attempts at being suffocated with your own pillow didn't succeed.
The attempt at being strangled didn't work either because I don't in his face....oh, he didn't like that. He even told the family Court that I did that.
All my bruises and broken bones....healed.
No evidence.
Until last year. I had a reaction to my first Astrazeneca immunisation and had a persistent swollen lump in my throat.
Prior to hip replacement, I had to have an MRI of my neck to make sure there was nothing sinister (having had breast cancer previously).
It was discovered that the swelling is an enlarged salivary gland, reactionary to the Astrazeneca.
But I had to see an oromaxillofacial specialist.
The MRI showed that I have a deformed hyoid bone, misplaced styloid process and distorted mastoid process in my throat.
Yes, I knew the cause....when my husband tried to strangle me.
That's one thing that will never go away, along with the emotional trauma and memories.
Each victim has to handle their journey in their own way, doing what they think is best at the time.
I am no longer a victim, I am a victor.

Violence is a type of behaviour some people think they are entitled to....it's NEVER their fault.

Oh, what a catalogue of horrors you have suffered over the years. So good to hear you no longer consider yourself a victim but a victor. Blessings to you and your children.

 

[JayKay]

Thank you, Thecheesequeen for your kind thoughts and blessings.
It took 15 years of once-a -week counselling with the Domestic Violence Outreach Service to come to a point where I can talk about it and not pretend it didn't happen.
I am very careful who I talk to face to face.
So many people say to leave the past behind, it's in the past, don't think about it.
Your past comes with you, and makes you who you are.
It doesn't have to pull you down.

 

[Thecheesequeen]

Thank you, Thecheesequeen for your kind thoughts and blessings.
It took 15 years of once-a -week counselling with the Domestic Violence Outreach Service to come to a point where I can talk about it and not pretend it didn't happen.
I am very careful who I talk to face to face.
So many people say to leave the past behind, it's in the past, don't think about it.
Your past comes with you, and makes you who you are.
It doesn't have to pull you down.

That’s so true that your past makes you who you are but doesn’t have to pull you down. Both my parents died of cancer while I was still in my teens, and it was a horrible time, but I do believe it made me a stronger person. It’s very brave of you to tell your story on this forum. I wish you continued strength and healing.

 

[Ricci]

Oh dear me.....as a victim of domestic violence and sexual violence I am able to speak out after many years of suffering.
It's easy to say walk away, but when you are protecting your children, you don't leave them open to attack.
Shame stops you speaking out. You don't open up as you know it will be worse next time. You don't want your marriage to end. You want your children to have both their parents.
All the bruises are easy to explain away, the broken nose, the broken jaw, the broken cheek bone can be due to other causes.
The bumps on the head are hidden. No-one even need know that the broken ribs are part of your day. Attempts at being suffocated with your own pillow didn't succeed.
The attempt at being strangled didn't work either because I spat in his face....oh, he didn't like that. He even told the family Court that I did that.
All my bruises and broken bones....healed.
No evidence.
Until last year. I had a reaction to my first Astrazeneca immunisation and had a persistent swollen lump in my throat.
Prior to hip replacement, I had to have an MRI of my neck to make sure there was nothing sinister (having had breast cancer previously).
It was discovered that the swelling is an enlarged salivary gland, reactionary to the Astrazeneca.
But I had to see an oromaxillofacial specialist.
The MRI showed that I have a deformed hyoid bone, misplaced styloid process and distorted mastoid process in my throat.
Yes, I knew the cause....when my husband tried to strangle me.
That's one thing that will never go away, along with the emotional trauma and memories.
Each victim has to handle their journey in their own way, doing what they think is best at the time.
I am no longer a victim, I am a victor.

Violence is a type of behaviour some people think they are entitled to....it's NEVER their fault.

So sorry to hear that you had to put up with this kind of abuse. I sincerely hope he finally got his comeuppance. So glad you came out the other side, a survivor, a victor and a legend!

 

[JayKay]

So sorry to hear that you had to put up with this kind of abuse. I sincerely hope he finally got his comeuppance. So glad you came out the other side, a survivor, a victor and a legend!

Ricci, thank you so much.
He has control of my daughter, who I haven't lived with since 1994.
She turned 40 last week.
I know nothing about her.....but she lives somewhere in Sydney, she is married to ?, she has 2 children, I don't know their names, or how old they are, or if they are boys or girls.
So hard, because they are my grandchildren.
My son is doing a PhD, but he won't have anything to do with his father.
His sister has cut him off....shows the power a perpetrator has over his victims.
My abuser is now married to a girl we both grew up up, I do know she has a severe mental illness and has spent much time locked up in mental institutions.
She knew who she was marrying, she knew about the abuse, but she married him for OUR money, she told everyone.
Her sister told me my husband sexually abused the second wife when they were at University together.
So....I can't find any sympathy for her.
Of course, it's her fault, not his!
He will meet his justice one day.

 

[Luckyus]

[Content warning: this article contains distressing themes of assault and violence.]

Former Channel Nine star Cameron Williams is no stranger to the public eye, but unfortunately, it’s for all the wrong reasons this time.

The veteran sports presenter has been charged with one count of common assault against his wife Natasha Russo and will face Singleton Local Court on Thursday, November 24.

According to reports, officers were called to the couple's property at Howes Valley (on the outskirts of Singleton, NSW) just after 1 AM on Sunday, November 20, following an argument between the pair.

It is alleged that during the argument, Williams pushed and grabbed his wife —- leading to his arrest and eventual charge.

Police also took out an apprehended violence order (AVO) on behalf of Russo before Williams was granted conditional bail.

According to NSW police, an AVO is granted to victims of physical assault and harassment who have ‘a reasonable fear to believe that (the) behaviour will continue’.

Paul McGirr, Williams' solicitor, told reporters that his client was a 'loving family man who was extremely embarrassed by all of this'.

View attachment 9240

Williams was granted conditional bail. Credit: YouTube/South Coast TV

'At this stage, there's a lot more to the story; we'll enter a plea of not guilty and obtain a brief of evidence before taking things from there.' he added.

A brief of evidence is a collection of documents such as photographs and statements that police may use in hearings against a defendant. It is, in some cases, ordered given to an offending party who pleads not guilty to an offence in NSW.

In March, Williams shocked the sports community with his abrupt resignation over unspecified health reasons.

‘It’s with a heavy heart I have decided to resign from (Channel) Nine… I have struggled for years with increasingly poor health and I want to address that now for the sake of a more important team, my family.’ he said in a message to network staff.

There are speculations though it was a ‘heated and angry’ exchange with a network executive that led to his exit, which spokespersons for Nine have denied happening.

Williams served in some of Channel Nine’s flagship programs, including Today, Nine News, and Friday Night Football. He has also worked with other news outlets like The Australian, The Courier-Mail, and Channel Seven.

One in 6 women and 1 in 16 men are victims of violence by an intimate partner according to 2018 data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

In terms of reports, 75% of perpetrators are men, while 25% are women.

Meanwhile, the NSW government invested almost $500 million last year to create around 275 refuges and new homes for women to create more safe spaces for abuse victims.

A national plan to address violence against women and children (VAWC) was also launched in October, which has actions dedicated to eradicating VAWC in the next decade.

The Albanese government said the scheme would focus on four pillars: prevention, early intervention, response, and recovery and healing.

If you or anyone you know are a victim of abuse, please contact the National Sexual Assault, Family, & Domestic Violence Counselling Service’s 24/7 hotline on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).

What is your reaction to this story? Please tell us in the comments section below.

Source: YouTube/9 News Australia​

I told my wife many years ago that If I ever used violence on her I would leave, as it is my belief that only a coward would hit a woman and that it would be best I left as the first hit is always the hardest. She said to me but what if I deserved it? my answer was there wasn't any excuse. I first met her in 1971, not long in the great scheme of things ( Good Lord I just realised that you didn't get that much for murder )

 

[JayKay]

That’s so true that your past makes you who you are but doesn’t have to pull you down. Both my parents died of cancer while I was still in my teens, and it was a horrible time, but I do believe it made me a stronger person. It’s very brave of you to tell your story on this forum. I wish you continued strength and healing.

To lose both your parents while you were in your teens is horrendous.
You were old enough to think you had to cope, yet your loss was huge and life-changing. Times must have been so tough for you, yet here you are today, able to look back and acknowledge it made you a tough cookie.
Grand effort to you!

 

[JayKay]

I told my wife many years ago that If I ever used violence on her I would leave, as it is my belief that only a coward would hit a woman and that it would be best I left as the first hit is always the hardest. She said to me but what if I deserved it? my answer was there wasn't any excuse. I first met her in 1971, not long in the great scheme of things ( Good Lord I just realised that you didn't get that much for murder )

That's a huge thing to say.
No one deserves violence ...no man, no woman, no child, no animal.
For a spouse to be violent towards the one they married.....the one they said they'd love and honour and protect until death parts them is the lowest of lows.
I wish more people thought like you.
Thank you.