[Sydney]

The 20 year-old leader of a group of Lebanese-Australian gang-rapists, who cunducted a series of rapes across Sydney has been sentenced to 55 years imprisonment, with a non-parole term of 40 years. He'll be 60 years old before he's eligible for parole.

During the court hearing, the man joked, laughed, gestured at his family and sneered at his victims. When the judge declared the sentence, the man leapt to his feet and yelled at the judge: "I am innocent, I will retain my innocence to the day I die you c*nt!"

The man's mother screamed and fainted, needing medical attention while family and friends filled the courtroom with howls and wails.

The victims were pleased with the sentence.

I am also pleased. Are you?