Charlene Masterson suing convicted sex offender father over abuse (opens original article in a new tab)

A woman is suing her father in the High Court for sexual abuse, following his 2021 conviction and 17-year sentence. The court issued an 'unless order' for the defendant to enter an appearance, with legal costs awarded to the plaintiff's lawyers.

• Charlene Masterson is suing her father David Masterson for sexual abuse
• David Masterson was sentenced to 17 years in prison for six offences
• The court issued an 'unless order' for David Masterson to enter an appearance within eight weeks
• Legal costs were ordered for Charlene Masterson's lawyers