Convicted rapist Bob Hewitt to be released on parole
Former tennis star Bob Hewitt is set to be released on parole tomorrow.
He was convicted in 2015 of the rape and sexual assault of three minor girls he coached in the 80s and 90s.
The former grand slam champion was granted parole last month.
At the time, the Department of Correctional Service said that 80-year-old had served half of his six-year sentence.
The rape survivors have written to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services - questioning the way the parole board handled the matter.
Olivia Jasriel says their decision of the parole board had been pre-typed.
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"It's abundantly clear in all the reports that Hewitt is not rehabilitated he takes no accountability and shows no remorse. In fact, he said he rather sit for another three years before admitting to what he did. We have lodged a formal complaint regarding the parole procedures and the action taken by the board," she said.
Jasrield has been talking to a spokesperson for the Department of Justice with regards to the way forward.
"This is not okay, parole is not a right it is earned and Bob Hewitt has not earned his freedom."
