shot-button
Subscription Subscription
Home > Sports News > Other Sports News > Article > Former tennis star Bob Hewitt granted bail after rape conviction

Former tennis star Bob Hewitt granted bail after rape conviction

Updated on: 20 May,2015 07:38 AM IST  | 
AFP |

Australian-born former tennis Grand Slam champion Bob Hewitt was granted bail yesterday after being sentenced to six years in jail in South Africa for raping and assaulting young girls he coached in the 1980s and 1990s

Former tennis star Bob Hewitt granted bail after rape conviction

Bob Hewitt

Pretoria: Australian-born former tennis Grand Slam champion Bob Hewitt was granted bail yesterday after being sentenced to six years in jail in South Africa for raping and assaulting young girls he coached in the 1980s and 1990s.

Bob Hewitt
Bob Hewitt 


Victims attending the bail hearing reacted with anger to the judge's decision to allow Hewitt to avoid prison for at least a month after his lawyers argued they needed more time to prepare his appeal.


"Six years is great, but if it is all just on paper and all words?" Twiggy Tolkien, one of his accusers who waived her right to anonymity, said, according to the News24 website.


"He's just got to start serving it." His wife Delaille, who is recovering from ovarian cancer, had pleaded for the judge not to send her husband to jail.

His lawyers were given until June 19 to prepare his appeal application.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK