Bob Hewitt sentenced to six years in the slammer

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Hewitt appeal rejected, to serve 6-year sentence

South Africa's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Bob Hewitt, ruling that he must serve a six-year prison sentence for the rape and sexual assault of young girls he coached decades ago.
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Good riddance!

 

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WOW!!!!

 

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Citing his age and poor health, Hewitt's lawyers argued that a form of house arrest would be an appropriate sentence. Hewitt also argued that the rapes were not "brutal" and that he stopped assaulting one victim when she complained.

The United States-based International Tennis Hall of Fame this year expelled Hewitt as a member. At least one other woman in the U.S. has accused him of raping her when he was her coach years ago.

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Can you believe that shit? Good to see the judge saw through that nonsense and locked him away for a decent stretch.