The man’s release, whose identity remains confidential for legal reasons, comes despite another victim’s concerns. The victim, speaking to 9News, expressed that the man poses a threat to children and might flee.

This individual was seen around 4 pm today at the Adelaide Airport departures lounge, near other travelers but under police surveillance.

“South Australia Police have been collaborating with other interstate agencies regarding this individual and will continue to do so to ensure community safety,” a South Australian Police representative mentioned.

In the 1990s, Mike Worsman was violently raped by this man. Last week, he shared with 9News that he was “terrified for myself, my family, and the community” about the offender’s impending release.

The offender is scheduled to appear in a Canberra court tomorrow to be sentenced for the abuse of Worsman. 

After Worsman went public with his concerns, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas revealed a secret plan to track the abuser.

“I have received assurances from South Australian Police that the situation is under vigilant monitoring, giving South Australians a strong sense of security,” Malinauskas commented.

Despite assurances from authorities, Worsman expressed frustration at the lack of communication about the offender’s movements. 

“Why are we out of the loop? We are the people that can be harmed,” he said.

Worsman says he was told the offender was being held at Mount Gambier prison, but instead he was released from Adelaide Remand Centre, close to where his victims reside.

“I don’t know if … he’s been moved,” Worsman said.

 “That’s pretty important if you’re trying to keep yourself safe. 

“If you’re trying to keep your family safe, that’s not good enough.”

The offender was escorted by police to Gate 13 of Adelaide Airport, where he boarded a flight to Canberra ahead of his sentencing tomorrow.

He told 9News he intended to be at the hearing. If he isn’t, it’s likely a warrant will be issued for his arrest.

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