2020-01-30
Man convicted of rape is released on bail after investigation over alleged "new evidence"
Stage: Appeal
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; Thompson was found guilty of rape by a jury and sentenced to six years imprisonment with the final two years suspended by Ms Justice Isobel Kennedy on June 1, 2017. He has acted in loco parentis for his partner's children. "This was something of an appalling aberration," his counsel told the sentence hearing, adding that Thompson has an impressive work history and was not someone who abuses alcohol, drugs or people.