Firefighter Turned Massage Therapist Sentenced | Australia News

A former Tasmania Fire Service veteran, Valentine Ansett, was sentenced to three months in prison—fully suspended for 18 months—for indecent assault and assault with indecent intent during a massage session he called “chakra balancing.” The court heard he admitted the acts weren’t part of his training and occurred while the victim trusted him in a vulnerable position. Despite his decades of service and good character, the victim said her life was shattered, leading to depression and suicidal thoughts. His lawyer plans to appeal, with hearings set for September. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4bc8f3d480a6f130