It was in 2008 according to the date on the article. Pretty sure he is an alcoholic and was smashing in two bottles of vodka a day at the time - not that that is an acceptable excuse, but certainly an explanation of his behaviour. I imagine we've all done a few things when drunk...
You've missed the point that there are numerous factors that influence sentencing, not least admitting the crime and showing remorse.
Those are things the courts take into account when determining the tariff. That's why the lesser tariff was issued.
It's a mystery for sure!
I mean they had this one to choose from as well, but I suspect it doesn't fit the narrative quite so well even though the 'crime' was comparable :
https://news.sky.com/story/asylum-seekers-given-lengthy-prison-sentences-for-rape-of-woman-on-brighton-beach-13563576
Obviously it's two tier sentencing with the White British guys getting far worse treatment. Obviously.
I hope so!
Apparently he's already been shitting himself regarding 'hits' being put out for him! Maybe some boiling water with sugar accidents occur...