Teen boy allegedly messaged two others to join ‘degrading’ and ‘humiliating’ Sydney gang rape, court hears
Two 17-year-olds accused of subjecting teenage girl to hours-long sexual assault granted bail Two boys allegedly invited to join a “degrading” and “humiliating” gang rape in Sydney have been granted bail. The pair are among three-17-year-olds accused of subjecting a teenage girl to an hours-long sexual assault on the night of 16 August. Continue reading...
Three 17-year-olds have been accused of gang-raping a teenage girl in Sydney, with the alleged instigator facing 11 charges. The incident occurred on August 16, after the girl was taken to a football game and then to a home where she reportedly felt unwell. The accused instigator allegedly raped her, and then allegedly invited a second boy to join, according to prosecutors.
The second boy was charged with six counts of sexual assault and common assault, while the third boy faces two counts of aggravated sexual assault in company. The alleged instigator did not seek bail but his two co-accused did. Judge Tunks granted bail to the two, despite concerns about the alleged victim having to go through the painful and fearful trial.
He noted the teen's strong family and school support, but deemed the risks posed by the boys to be mitigated with strict conditions. The two granted bail must be of good behavior, report to police daily, and abide by home detention and no-contact rules. The accused instigator remains in juvenile detention and faces the most serious charges, including six counts of aggravated sexual assault and three counts of sexual intercourse without consent.
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