
Massage Therapist Jailed for Sexual Assaults
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Massage Therapist Anthony Brain Sentenced for Sexual Assaults on Vulnerable Women
Anthony Brain, a massage therapist from Bunbury, was jailed for over fifteen years for sexually assaulting thirteen vulnerable women at his business. The case began with charges against two clients, but more women came forward during a two-month trial, leading to his conviction. One victim, Anwen Handmer, expressed relief at the long sentence but fury at Brains exploitation of his position of trust. Detectives praised the womens courage and warned predators that targeting the vulnerable wont go unpunished.
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What's up, Sydney? This is Sydney News today. Bringing you the city's fastest updates on what is happening now. A massage therapist named Anthony Brain from Bunbury has been jailed for more than 15 years after sexually assaulting 13 vulnerable women. At his business, about 170 kilometers south of Perth. The case began in November 2023, with charges against two clients. But once word spread, more women came forward, leading to a two-month. Trial that ended with his conviction. One victim, Ann Wynn Hanmer, who uses a wheelchair because of muscular dystrophy, spoke outside court about her relief at the long sentence, though she. Remains furious at how he exploited his position of trust. Detectives held the courage of all the women who testified, saying their actions created a domino effect in the community, and described the offenses. As the worst sexual crimes they'd seen in over 10 years. Brain faces parole only in 2039, with six victims receiving lifetime restraining orders and police stress that this outcome warns.
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