The families of the four children killed by a drunk and drugged driver in Oatlands two years ago have expressed their shock at his sentence being reduced by eight years on appeal. Via SBSArabic24
In mid-July this year, the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal accepted Samuel Davidson’s appeal that the initial sentence of 28 years had been “excessive” and reduced the term to 20 years with him eligible for parole after 15 years instead of 20 years.
Leila Abdullah, despite her shock at the court's decision, said that if her children failed to be the biggest deterrent, the latest verdict itself would not be able to do so. "We forgave the driver, but I’ve said that before forgiveness and justice go hand-in-hand. You can't have one without the other."
If my children's death doesn't change people's behavior, the court's decision won't change them either. Mrs Abdallah said she and Danny were hopeful their newborn would give new purpose to their surviving children Liana, 12, Alex, 7, and Michael, 5, and mark a joyous new chapter for the family as a whole.I am shocked, my heart is wounded and the mother's heart remains hurt, and although I have forgiven and prayed for the driver, this judgment may encourage others to behave like this.
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