Heather Crowe Conner, one of the three women that Bob Hewitt sexually assaulted in the 1970s, was reportedly happy with the court decision that ordered the Australian-born former tennis grand slam champion to pay the cost of the damages of the said sexual abuse case. Conner will receive $1.2 million (AU$1.7 million) as compensation, according to a recent report.

Conner made it clear in a report by the Boston Globe that she was not after the money. However, she was delighted with the judge’s ruling.

“The damage and loss he (Hewitt) inflicted on me isn’t about the money,” Conner said. “But, I’m thankful the judge recognised the harm and is holding him responsible.”

The Massachusetts-native victim added that “no amount of money” could replace the moral injury that she suffered after Hewitt’s sexual advances. Conner was only 14 years old when the incident took place. Hewitt offered to coach her for free in 1975.

Hewitt has until Nov. 2 to present an explanation why he should be exempted to pay the fine levied against him by U.S. District Judge Denise J. Casper. Hewitt was ordered to pay $1 million (AU$ 1.4 million) for emotional distress and $200,000 (AU$ 283,500) for Conner’s past and future mental care. According to Judge Casper, Conner underwent psychiatric care totaling $150,000 (AU$212,600) since 2010 and estimated Conner’s future medical cost amounting to $50,000 (AU$70,800).

Hewitt, 75, was sentenced to six years in jail in South Africa after pleading guilty for the rape and sexual assault of three young girls in March. He was granted bail and currently confined in his South Africa home.

During his tennis career, Hewitt had won a number of grand slam doubles titles. In 1992, he was named in the International Hall of Fame, but was removed 10 years later after allegations of sexual abuse.

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