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Karen Sweeney

Judge slams turmoil, anguish excuse for rideshare rape

A judge said men's emotional anguish and difficulties are no excuse for raping women. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

A judge has hit out at the notion of a man in emotional turmoil relieving his anguish by sexually assaulting an innocent and vulnerable young woman.

Judge Liz Gaynor made the remarks in a pre-sentence hearing for Abdouslam Alsharif, whose own lawyer described his conduct as disgraceful, predatory and grievously unconscionable.

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