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The prosecution contested the sentence, claiming it was “manifestly inadequate” and “plainly unjust, being so far below the range of sentences that could justly be imposed.”
In a sarcastic rebuttal, Hill’s defense team claimed that the sentence was “manifestly excessive” and that he ought to have received a less sentence for his offenses.
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal finally rejected the challenge, finding that the sentence was appropriate in spite of the prosecution’s complaint.
However, given that Hill was repeatedly beaten in prison within months of starting his sentence, the prosecution may not require a more severe penalty.
While her attacker hopes to be released from prison at the age of 64, Hill’s victim must endure suffering for the rest of her life. The fact that he may attempt to appeal his sentence is even more concerning.
Hill is already at the mercy of the criminal justice system in prison. Regretfully, it appears that the prisoners administering this sentence know more about what Hill deserves than the legal system does.
