He took his 68-year-old secret to court and finally confronted his ghost

Robin Davis spent a long career haunted by what had happened to him as a boy.

View in browser|nytimes.com August 15, 2024 For years, Robin Davis did not share the real reason he had devoted himself to fighting child abuse. Dave Sanders for The New York Times But his motivations would be made public in this courtroom. → Sign Up for The Great Read On weekdays and Sundays, we recommend one piece of exceptional writing from The Times — a narrative or essay that takes you someplace you might not expect to go. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018