Ryan Naumenko came up with a plan to turn gangland widow Roberta Williams' life into a reality television series called Mob Wives. 9News
Williams, 53, avoided a prison sentence on Friday over an incident that left Naumenko fearing for his life.Roberta Williams departs the County Court of Victoria in September 9, 2019. Gangland widow Roberta Williams, accused of kidnapping and threatening to kill a reality TV producer, has faced a Melbourne court. NO ARCHIVING
He found a producer who put up $10,000 and arrangements were made to rent a filming location in Melbourne's bayside suburbs. But over the coming days Williams and a man hired to film the program came to the conclusion they were being duped by Naumenko, Victoria's County Court heard.On July 8 Williams, aggrieved by Naumenko's deception, came up with a plan to blackmail him for money she believed she and others were owed.She arranged a friend to help her, and he offered to bring "the boys" - Hassan Al-Zwainy and Jake Sexton.He was instead assaulted and threatened over three terrifying hours.
Judge Todd decided not to order community work for Williams, who is the sole carer for her high level special needs son.There was a need for mercy, she said.He was convicted and ordered to complete 150 hours of community work.He avoided conviction but was ordered to complete 60 hours of unpaid community work and pay an $800 fine.
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