A former Melbourne escort who avoided jail for blackmailing an engaged man on a gay dating app says he “wouldn’t change a thing”. 9News
Outside court today, Ruge remained tight-lipped when questioned by reporters.
The former ice addict was ordered to serve a 24-month community corrections order and complete 220 hours of unpaid community work. But Ruge responded with an image of the victim's fiancee before he demanded a total of $1500, threatening to "out" him if he didn't comply. The pair then arranged to meet at Southern Cross Station, with the victim handing Ruge $200, before the messages were deleted, but more cash was later demanded.
Victorian County Court judge Lisa Hannan described Ruge’s crime as “disgraceful” and told him he was very close to going to prison.Continue reading
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