The Worthington fraud case shocks Melbourne readers
A Melbourne court convicts Pastor Worthington of obtaining money by false pretences. Described as a rogue with hypnotic charm and religious airs, he lured followers from Hobart to Sydney before his arrest. The seven year sentence highlights enduring credulity and a clash with supposed scepticism.
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