Not sure if he'll walk free (that would be for a judge to judge), but this week was a bit of turning point:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jan/13/veterans-ask...
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jan/13/veterans-ask...
So as far as child abuse is concerned, the call appears to be coming from inside the house.