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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Tim Piccione

'Nothing excuses' stepdad choking teens in sleepover attack: judge

The offender, who is not named, leaves court on a previous occasion. Picture by Tim Piccione

A stepfather who went into "dad mode" and choked two teenagers has avoided any significant time behind bars despite a judge condemning his retaliatory actions.

"There is nothing that excuses parents from inviting themselves into another's household and using any force against a child, let alone choking them," Justice Verity McWilliam said.

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