2019-05-13
"Severe brutality" of rape of girl (6) "difficult to imagine"
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Credit: Collins) A pensioner who brutally raped a six year old girl in 1979 will be jailed for two years after prison authorities assess how his medical care needs will be met in custody. He imposed a sentence of six years and suspended four years due to the serious challenges for Flynn and the prison authorities in dealing with his chronic ill health while in custody.; The judge adjourned the commencement of the sentence until June 19 next to allow the prison authorities time to assess a suitable facility for Flynn.