Three Men Sentenced for Gang Rapes During Newcastle Buck’s Weekend

The offenders, including a lawyer and two brothers, received prison terms ranging from nine to fourteen years for their roles in the assaults on three women in 2022.

• Maurice Hawell, Andrew David, and Marius Hawell were convicted of multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault in company following attacks on three women over two nights in February 2022.
• The crimes occurred at a rented Airbnb in Newcastle during a buck’s weekend ahead of Maurice Hawell’s wedding.
• Sentences include 14 years for Maurice Hawell, 13 years for Andrew David, and 9 years for Marius Hawell, with non-parole periods ranging from five to nearly nine years.
• Judge Gina O’Rourke described the assaults as 'cold, callous, and degrading,' highlighting the offenders' 'pack mentality' and contrasting their behavior with their outwardly respectable lives.
• The victims provided powerful impact statements, describing lasting trauma and struggles with trust and fear following the attacks.

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