[derekgas]

Was it rape? Or attempted rape? Big difference, although the intent was there either way and he deserved locking up, if he was given life for it, it should have been life anyway (life in my opinion being untill you are 65, or incapable of commiting these crimes), a proper life sentence would mean no 'play days' in which a lottery ticket could be purchased, but in the event it was, all the costs for the trial, and the compensation should be paid from the winnings, I don't necesarily think the victim should be able to claim again so many years after the fact. This thread beggars the opinion that 'what goes around comes around' doesn't it? Unless Hoare was innocent! I know a guy who is in prison for the rape of a 15 years old girl, but the true story is, she was in a nightclub, she went to his home with him and his mate, had sex with both of them then fell asleep, when she awoke, realising she had some explaining to do to the parents, she went home and cried rape! All that said, if rape or attempted rape is proven, then the scum should not see light of day again, let alone a lottery ticket.