Widow Apologizes for Smyth Abuse Cover-Up
Update: 2025-12-10
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Anne Smyth, widow of John Smyth, a Church of England barrister and Christian camp leader, expresses deep shame for standing by him despite his prolific serial abuse of over one hundred children and young men. She admits to tending to his victims wounds without questioning the source, feeling relief when he died, and now deeply regrets not stopping him. Her daughter, Fiona Rugg, believes her mother was Smyths first victim and should not feel ashamed. The Church of England has apologized for the abuse and cover-up.
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