An Australian ex-priest convicted of sexually abusing children had another 12 months added to his 39-year prison sentence on Tuesday for molesting a 72nd victim.

  • Bri Guy @sopuli.xyz
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    1 year ago

    Honestly, why is there such a strong connection between priesthood and child molestation? is it the role that attracts creeps?

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      1 year ago

      It’s a bit pointless to argue the length of the punishment because any year added will be added to his corpse. Most legal systems do not stack their punishments as a flat rate like that. The first kid probably gave him most of the jail sentence and the rest added very little.

      Also I don’t think normal possession charges in Australia just gives you a fine because it’s not USA. If you look it up it says 2 years for possession but that includes carrying 50g of heroin so carrying a joint will not send you to jail.

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      1 year ago

      More like six months per victim, if you do the math. Australia really cares about their children, obviously.

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    1 year ago

    How to you only have 40 years when you have 72 victims. At least make it a year each victim. the fuck they doin in Australia?

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      1 year ago

      I think the authorities like it to get into the triple digits before they feel the need to do anything.