NSW: Parents shattered at imminent loss of two sons over rapes
The barrister for the parents of a gang rapist jailed for 55 years says they've beendeprived of their son's youth and are resigned to losing a second son who's awaiting sentencefor his crimes.
The mother of the 20-year-old ringleader became hysterical and screamed her son wasinnocent when Judge MICHAEL FINNANE yesterday pronounced the prison term in the DistrictCourt in Sydney.
She was carried out of the Downing Centre court complex by ambulance officers.
Defence barrister TERRY HEALEY says she's on medication to help calm her distress.
A younger son is due to be sentenced on September 6 for his part in two of the pack rapes.
Mr HEALEY says yesterday's sentence gave the family some indication of what's in storefor him too.
The family's legal team has lodged an appeal against the 55-year prison sentence.
Mr HEALEY says the matter could return to court as early as Christmas.
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KEYWORD: GANG RAPE PARENTS (SYDNEY)
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