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Post by gj on Sept 8, 2009 18:18:01 GMT 10
My NSW connections tell me there was another article on Trevor Jarrett in last weeks Sydney paper. Apparently he pleaded guilty to TWO further charges, for solicitation of young men aged 13 and 15 who were players. The charges(according to the Telegraph involve Mr Jarrett promising special "masages" and enquiring via email etc into the sex lives of one of the young men. Interesting that the ABF website that posts every article from every paper in the country regarding baseball seemed to miss this one.
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Post by lucadello on Sept 8, 2009 19:00:20 GMT 10
My NSW connections tell me there was another article on Trevor Jarrett in last weeks Sydney paper. Apparently he pleaded guilty to TWO further charges, for solicitation of young men aged 13 and 15 who were players. The charges(according to the Telegraph involve Mr Jarrett promising special "masages" and enquiring via email etc into the sex lives of one of the young men. Interesting that the ABF website that posts every article from every paper in the country regarding baseball seemed to miss this one. Copy of article in Daily Telegraph (Sydney) of the 4th Sept.A MAN who claims he is the ‘‘Jerry Maguire of Australian baseball’’ yesterday pleaded guilty to using the internet to procure young boys for sex. Sydney’s Central Local Court heard that Trevor Lindsay Jarrett, 63, who owned a management company for teenage baseballers, had chatted with young males he had met through the baseball community on MSN messenger. One victim, aged between 13 and 15, was told if he played well he would get a ‘‘Jarrett massage’’ while another was coerced into a detailed conversation about his sexual activity. Jarrett pleaded guilty to two counts of procuring boys under 15 and was remanded in custody for sentencing in the District Court.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2009 19:04:52 GMT 10
"Interesting that the ABF website that posts every article from every paper in the country regarding baseball seemed to miss this one."
Good point, gj.
The overwhelming majority of the linked stories are of interest to local areas only, whereas the Jarrett saga is fundamental to the issue of protection and development of young people in our care.
Jarrett was in Central Court NSW on or around 5 August. Among other charges to answer was his flagrant breach of bail conditions stemming from earlier hearings. I do not know the outcome of that appearance, but it seems he might still be at large.
From what you are saying, there may have been other charges recently heard.
If anyone knows the outcome of any recent hearings, perhaps they could let us know.
UPDATE: thanks, luca - "remanded in custody" is a start.....
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Post by lucadello on Sept 8, 2009 19:55:38 GMT 10
" Interesting that the ABF website that posts every article from every paper in the country regarding baseball seemed to miss this one." Good point, gj. The overwhelming majority of the linked stories are of interest to local areas only, whereas the Jarrett saga is fundamental to the issue of protection and development of young people in our care. Jarrett was in Central Court NSW on or around 5 August. Among other charges to answer was his flagrant breach of bail conditions stemming from earlier hearings. I do not know the outcome of that appearance, but it seems he might still be at large. From what you are saying, there may have been other charges recently heard. If anyone knows the outcome of any recent hearings, perhaps they could let us know. UPDATE: thanks, luca - "remanded in custody" is a start..... Copy of article from Feb 5 2009. I believe he has been in a NSW correctional centre since. Pervert Trevor Jarrett caught out Print By Kim Arlington | February 05, 2009 Article from: The Daily Telegraph HE BILLS himself as "the Jerry Maguire of Australian baseball", a talent scout recruiting for the American major leagues. But Trevor Jarrett has a conviction for possessing child pornography and, as a registered offender under child protection laws, failed to tell police he was working with children, The Daily Telegraph reports. He claimed he was retired but police discovered Jarrett owned and ran BJS Player Management, which caters to teenage baseball players aiming for the big league. It came to light after he was stopped while driving with a 17-year-old aspiring baseball player in the car. When Jarrett, 63, faced Downing Centre Local Court yesterday he pleaded guilty to three charges, including providing false information about his registration on the Child Protection Register. Numerous recruitment letters sent to parents or their children - members of the NSW Junior Baseball League or AA League - were found on his laptop, court papers revealed. "I am the most experienced baseball agent in Australia," Jarrett wrote. "I take ... a 'holistic' approach to being an agent -- I am concerned for the overall well-being of my players. I become their manager; their confidant; their friend." The former Australian Baseball Federation president boasts as clients five of the seven Australians currently in the major leagues. He has coached junior state teams, managed several Australian youth teams and as a past chairman of selectors is responsible for developing youth baseball in Australia. In April 2005, Jarrett was given a suspended nine-month jail term for possessing child pornography and put on a good behaviour bond. He will face sentencing in April.
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Post by p26 on Sept 9, 2009 13:21:40 GMT 10
Perhaps it wasn't "missed" by the ABF, simply wasn't used. Not sure if the ABF would want to associate itself with articles about this guy by publishing them on it's website. Personally, i would be doing all I could to distance myself.
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Post by shoeless on Sept 9, 2009 13:45:02 GMT 10
As the Governing Body they have a duty of care to protect it's members!
I'm sure that if any parent had of known about his priors they would have made sure their kids were to have no contact with someone who is a registered offender under the child protection laws.
Be pro-active and inform your members of any such "predator" and don't just turn a blind eye is the best course of action in my humble opinion.
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Post by duke on Sept 9, 2009 13:58:39 GMT 10
The ABF obviously wants to distance itself from the guy now, panther.
But it was not always the case. ABF actively promoted the BJ Management service for years, even though they were warned about him by knowledgeable people in the game.
Jarrett has convictions dating back to the early seventies. While he seems to have been adept in conning a lot of people and keeping his past a secret, the alarm bells should surely have been ringing when the ABF was informed of a further conviction in 2005.
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Post by gj on Sept 9, 2009 14:01:41 GMT 10
Spot on Duke - there will be a few nervous people in postions of authority around who had prior knowledge but did nothing. There must be quite a few parents feeling quite sick at the thought.
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Post by bobby on Sept 9, 2009 17:09:52 GMT 10
This is a little off the track, but does the ABF have a criteria to be an agent? I know with the AFL that the Agents must go through some serious testing in order to get the accreditation. Maybe this is something the ABF should look into if these agents are going to be dealing with Juniors. At least they should do a working with children check?
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Post by overthehill on Sept 9, 2009 17:24:20 GMT 10
so they knew that Jarrett was an offender and STILL promoted his business? gj you're right, there shold be some very nervous people now that this is out. also, if this is the case and they did know, what good would those precautions be bobby? they'd just let people have the job anyway?!
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Post by lucadello on Sept 9, 2009 18:09:04 GMT 10
In defence of those at the ABF I'm not convinced that they were officially aware of his past convictions until more recently...Confidentiality also applies to the police force I suppose?There were "rumblings" however going back many years. I'm in total agreeance with bobby though. A system should be in place where anyone dealing with the youth in sport, in any capacity, and in any sport, should at the very least, submit to a thorough police & working with children check.
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Post by texasleaguer on Sept 9, 2009 19:46:11 GMT 10
This sounds like a dangerous thread to jump into but I'll give it a shot anyway: - TJ was never an employee of ABF but a 3rd Party Business I believe.
- If a Legal matter is pending, ABF should not and did not comment on the case during legal proceedings.
- If TJ was convicted by fair court process and adjudication for these crimes that I personally find disgusting, I say good riddance to him. Lock him up.
- ABF are behaving in the correct manner for all of Australian Baseball by not reporting this as "news" on the website.
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Post by theolderiget on Sept 9, 2009 20:11:24 GMT 10
This is taken of BJS Player Management website. Trevor Jarrett
One of the most experienced baseball men in Australia. A former President of the Australian Baseball Federation he is originally from Adelaide where he played, coached, and umpired at the club level and coached SA State teams for a number of years at the U18 and U15 level. His last year as a SA State coach, before taking up a high profile position with the Australian Baseball Federation, saw him win the Australian U15 Championships in Sydney. Trevor has managed many of the Australian Youth teams in International Tournaments in Canada and the US.
For 14 years Trevor was the ABF official responsible for the development of youth baseball in Australia and from 1976 to 1986 he was the Chairman of Selectors for all Australian Youth Teams.
He became President of the Australian Baseball Federation in 1986 and was formerly the Chairman of the Sydney Storm and also the Vice-Chairman of the ABL. The ABF awarded him Life Membership in 2002 and in 2003 appointed him as the Administrator of the NSW Baseball League following a management crisis in that state. He has teaching and counseling qualifications and experience and also many years experience with the US Minor League scouting system.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2009 20:12:30 GMT 10
You're right, tl, there are some sensitive and potentially prejudicial issues involved here. So we should be clear on where we are at (I recall, earlier in the year, that we decided to gag forum discussions because - at the time - they may have been sub judice).
Nevertheless, we know the following (and theolderiget has added more detail above):
Trevor Jarrett was a former President of the Australian Baseball Federation. He was dismissed in May 1988 (for reasons best known to the state associations at the time, but not necessarily in any way related to what we are talking about here).
Jarrett has been on remand for the past several months, awaiting sentencing. It is public knowledge that he breached bail conditions, pleaded guilty to two of the charges and that he has been held in protective custody (23 hours a day in isolation). Some opinion is that he is likely to face 3 to 8 years inside.
Current ABF administration may have had no knowledge of previous convictions and activities. There is certainly no suggestion - anywhere - that they condoned his behaviours. But "disquiet" about what he might have been up to was certainly brought to the ABF's attention and I believe that at one stage he was "warned off" attending Under-Aged Championships.
The upshot of it all, though, is that baseball organisations (and sports more generally) are becoming more aware of their obligations and have either put in place or are preparing strategies that will help ensure that our young people are assured of a safer place in their particular sport.
It is in the public interest that we have opted to let the discussions continue, on this occasion.
Of course we do not expect the ABF to be trumpeting this guy's activities on the WWW, but we should reasonably expect that the truth be known - to help protect our kids and ensure that this sort of thing never happens again in Aussie baseball.
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Post by texasleaguer on Sept 9, 2009 20:26:06 GMT 10
Here is a tricky one KC.. I personally know 1 or 2 former Pro Aussie players signed into the TJ Stable.. Parents knew all and just happy for son to sign anyway. At what point do we all balance out what TJ did for Aussie baseball Versus his own personal issues and criminal record
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Post by knuckleball on Sept 9, 2009 20:38:26 GMT 10
At what point do we all balance out what TJ did for Aussie baseball Versus his own personal issues and criminal record Yeah..A World Series Ring vs the innocence of a young boy Let me know when you come up with a answer
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2009 20:47:12 GMT 10
That is one of the more scarey aspects to all of this, tl.
We will never know the extent of Jarrett's influence and we will never know how much of his work was directed by pure motives and how much by his own dark desires.
If you have a person - any person - in a position of perceived influence in a young person's life (whether it be baseball or anything else), that person is in a position of trust. As the adult, that person has enormous power and may seek to manipulate the situation to satisfy his or her own agenda.
As a former teacher, Jarrett clearly has people and organisational skills that would have qualified him to be successful in the management business. He may well have helped some - or even many - young people in establishing careers in baseball or elsewhere.
Any of those persons may or may not have been abused. Some of those who were may somehow have come to terms with it.
But I fear for the ones who did not. The ones whose lives were irrevocably influenced - most likely for the worse.
In the end, there is no "balance" to be made.
What is right - in life - should outweigh anything else, every time.
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Post by texasleaguer on Sept 9, 2009 21:03:14 GMT 10
That is one of the more scarey aspects to all of this, tl. We will never know the extent of Jarrett's influence and we will never know how much of his work was motivated by pure motives and how much by his own dark desires. If you have a person - any person - in a position of perceived influence in a young person's life (whether it be baseball or anything else), that person is in a position of trust. As the adult, that person has enormous power and may seek to manipulate the situation to satisfy his or her own agenda. As a former teacher, Jarrett clearly has people and organisational skills that would have qualified him to be successful in the management business. He may well have helped some - or even many - young people in establishing careers in baseball or elsewhere. Any of those persons may or may not have been abused. Some of those who were may somehow have come to terms with it. But I fear for the ones who did not. The ones whose lives were irrevocably influenced - most likely for the worse. In the end, there is no "balance" to be made. What is right - in life - should outweigh anything else, every time. Your usual great post KC.. Outside of baseball I asked my family would I like TJ or similar role model to be an influence on my 13 YRO son for the next few years...My answer would be NO.
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Post by rusty on Sept 9, 2009 21:27:08 GMT 10
Outside of baseball I asked my family would I like TJ or similar role model to be an influence on my 13 YRO son for the next few years...My answer would be NO. I may be misunderstanding your post here texas, but are you debating whether or not you'd like Jarrett to be an influence on your son? THE GUY IS A CONVICTED PEDOPHILE!!! You cannot be for real.......... And I also hope your earlier quote was misunderstood by me, in that you are suggesting that parents of some players KNEW of Jarrett's past yet still had their children associate with him? WOW. I hope that the ABF did not know that Jarrett had previous convictions, because if they did and the ABF didn't inform people, then they may be responsible in some way if anything (hopefully not) happened to any player Jarrett was stalking/representing.
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Post by rusty on Sept 9, 2009 21:28:32 GMT 10
What is right - in life - should outweigh anything else, every time. Well said KC
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Post by perfeckt on Sept 9, 2009 22:05:38 GMT 10
As traumatic as it obviously would be, should the ABF and any other governing bodies, encourage people who may have suffered at the hands of this person, to come forward and to be offered counseling and help to bring further charges against him should ( I sure hope not) those charges be required? Unfortunately or fortunately , having entered a plea of guilty, no evidence had to be submitted at the trial, undoubtedly saving his victims further trauma and anguish. I'm sure we've all read about the so called silent victims in cases such as this, they (if they exist) need all the support and understanding possible from the Australian baseball community and the ABF.
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Post by rhricho on Sept 9, 2009 22:08:18 GMT 10
Again with you Rusty! I think the fact that the guy is even being talked about is embarrassing for Aus baseball. The guy should have his nuts served to him on a plate. Of course your answer would be NO Texas The fact that you could even write something even slightly positive about the sick fxxk is terrible to say the least. I am only writing something in this thread because I saw what you've written here and I'm sorry but i no way can anything good be written, even if most of what your saying is what should be obvious! I am about to enter parenthood and I can tell ya, I would be so sick to think this guy even went near my dog! Guy's like these are kept seperate in prison as they are torn to bits!!
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Post by texasleaguer on Sept 9, 2009 22:09:00 GMT 10
Rusty, Maybe you should re-read from the start:
I may be misunderstanding your post here texas, but are you debating whether or not you'd like Jarrett to be an influence on your son? THE GUY IS A CONVICTED PEDOPHILE!!! You cannot be for real..........
It is spelt peodophile, Thought I made it fairly clear that I am a strong supporter against this behaviour to the point of being violent against any offender.
And I also hope your earlier quote was misunderstood by me, in that you are suggesting that parents of some players KNEW of Jarrett's past yet still had their children associate with him? WOW.
Not misunderstood Rusty, many parents of kids signed to the TJ stable knew of his past and turned the blind eye so sons got the Pro Contract, stop blaming ABF.
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Post by rhricho on Sept 9, 2009 22:09:37 GMT 10
I appreciate issues should like these should be talked about and delt with but this thread just makes me sick!
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Post by rhricho on Sept 9, 2009 22:15:59 GMT 10
At what point do we all balance out what TJ did for Aussie baseball Versus his own personal issues and criminal record
firstly it's not a spelling contest TL and secondly you did quote this!
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Post by rhricho on Sept 9, 2009 22:19:32 GMT 10
app not!!
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Post by rusty on Sept 9, 2009 22:30:51 GMT 10
Rusty, Maybe you should re-read from the start: I may be misunderstanding your post here texas, but are you debating whether or not you'd like Jarrett to be an influence on your son? THE GUY IS A CONVICTED PEDOPHILE!!! You cannot be for real..........It is spelt peodophile, Thought I made it fairly clear that I am a strong supporter against this behaviour to the point of being violent against any offender.And I also hope your earlier quote was misunderstood by me, in that you are suggesting that parents of some players KNEW of Jarrett's past yet still had their children associate with him? WOW.Not misunderstood Rusty, many parents of kids signed to the TJ stable knew of his past and turned the blind eye so sons got the Pro Contract, stop blaming ABF.Thanks for the spelling lesson - I normally use other words in describing blokes of that ilk, but thought I would get banned from the board. I do apologise though for the spelling, however that's what happens when you don't finish high school. Now, I did re-read from the beginning, and as rhricho has pointed out, along with a few others, there have been times when you have been debating the "good" this person has done for our sport and weighed it up against his crimes. You also said "outside of baseball" in your other quote, which lead me to ask the question why you were debating the fact about this person being an influence on your son. From that quote can we glean that within baseball you may wish to work with him? And while you are correcting others, perhaps you should brush up a little on your own comprehension - I didn't blame the ABF as you stated. I merely said IF they knew of his past crimes and did not inform the members, then they were at fault.
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Post by perfeckt on Sept 9, 2009 22:32:35 GMT 10
I agree with you rhricho, it is sickening, which is exactly why it should be discussed (and we can because he has been convicted) and not ignored or swept under the carpet, so that if there is anyone out there who has not previously come forward with a complaint, could do so with the knowledge that they could and there would be full support for them. Tex, be careful. Accusations about "many parents" and their "blind eye" on a public forum might be getting too close to the line. I understand your sentiments though.
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Post by texasleaguer on Sept 9, 2009 22:46:54 GMT 10
Nice post Perfeckt: " Tex, be careful. Accusations about "many parents" and their "blind eye" on a public forum might be getting too close to the line. I understand your sentiments though. "
And the truth shall set you free......
You are deadset correct this issue should be discussed and not hidden.
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Post by perfeckt on Sept 10, 2009 7:13:49 GMT 10
I meant that in a legal sense tex.
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