A Long Sentence (Evening Post, 12 October 1923)

On 12 October 1923, a Christchurch court handed down significant sentences for various criminal offenses. Hector Froggatt was sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty on four counts of indecent assault against boys, including one who was a Boy Scout. The court heard evidence from a medical professional who indicated that Froggatt had a homosexual abnormality but acknowledged that he should have been able to control his actions. The medical expert recommended a long-term separation from environments linked to his past, particularly the Boy Scout movement. Justice Sim, while delivering the sentence, emphasized the severity of Froggatt's offenses. In addition to Froggatt's sentencing, several other individuals received various punishments for their crimes. Alexander Arrol Heney, aged 20, was admitted to three years of probation for stealing trophy medals from his aunt. Frank Watson M’lvor was sentenced to three years of reformative treatment for burglary. Albert Patrick Dempsey also received three years of probation for theft. Lastly, Alfred Edward Holmes, aged 49, was sentenced to one year in prison for committing a second offense related to indecent acts. The court's decisions highlight the legal system's response to various crimes, particularly focusing on rehabilitation and the seriousness of offenses against minors.

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