前新南威尔士议员加雷斯沃德(Gareth Ward)在2013年和2015年对一名18岁和醉酒的员工进行性攻击,最高可判处14年徒刑。 Former NSW MP Gareth Ward awaits sentencing for 2013 and 2015 sexual assaults on an 18-year-old and an intoxicated staffer, with penalties up to 14 years.

Gareth Ward是前新南威尔士州议员,在2013年和2015年因两起涉及一名18岁和一名醉酒的政治工作人员的事件被判犯有性攻击罪后,正在等待判刑。 Gareth Ward, a former New South Wales MP, is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of sexual assault in two incidents involving an 18-year-old and an intoxicated political staffer in 2013 and 2015. 这名44岁的人在被定罪后于2024年8月辞去议会的职务,他表示不服罪,声称这些行为没有发生或构成虐待。 The 44-year-old, who resigned from parliament in August 2024 following his conviction, pleaded not guilty, claiming the acts did not occur or amount to abuse. 他的辩护人辩称,他被公开羞辱,无意再犯罪,仍然可以对社会作出积极贡献,尽管检察官指出,他没有提供康复的证据。 His defense argued he has been publicly humiliated, has no intent to reoffend, and could still contribute positively to society, though prosecutors noted he provided no evidence of rehabilitation. 一名受害者描述了持久的创伤,包括抑郁症和自杀性想法。 One victim described lasting trauma, including depression and suicidal thoughts. 判刑期为10月29日,可能判处14年以下徒刑。 Sentencing is set for October 29, with potential penalties up to 14 years. 幸存者可获得支助服务。 Support services are available for survivors.