Man Jailed for Digital Rape, Suppression Order Sparks Debate
Update: 2025-12-17
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Tom Silvagni, a 23-year-old man, was sentenced to six years and two months in prison for digitally raping a friend twice in his family home. Despite a suppression order that kept his identity secret for 18 months due to mental health concerns, he was found guilty and will serve a minimum of three years and three months. The lifting of the order allowed the victims testimony to be reported, sparking debate about the use of suppression orders in Victoria, particularly when granted on mental health grounds for alleged offenders. Critics argue that these orders should not shield individuals from accountability, and that a balance must be struck between genuine mental health concerns and the shock of being held responsible for ones actions.
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