Judge Huggett has sentenced Dawson to three years in prison, with a non-parole period of two years.Dawson's moral culpability 'high'Judge Huggett said the offence for which Dawson is being sentenced occured at a time where there is no evidence of cognitive impairment.
She has found his offending as a teacher upon a pupil meant his moral culpability was in the high range.Fri 15 Sep 2023 at 2:20am The former professional rugby league player, 75, has several physical and mental health issues to deal with while he is behind bars."His advanced age ... are such that his experience of custody would be more arduous had it been the case that he were younger and of good health," Judge Huggett said.Chris Dawson is no longer considered a man of good character after being convicted of killing his first wife, Lynette, the court has heard.
Dawson "maintains his innocence" in this case, and there is no evidence to suggest he is "contrite or remorseful" for his offending, Judge Huggett has said.Judge Sarah Huggett has said at the time of the offending, Dawson was 32 years old and a "mature, educated and intelligent man".The judge said Dawson was aware of the victim's troubles in her home life and "knew she was vulnerable".
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