This ‘monster’ received a 40% discount and was jailed for six years. He’s free after less than two

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A “monster” who drugged and raped women was given a 10-year prison starting point, reduced to six years after credits including a good character discount that National has proposed to abolished if re-elected. George Murphy Starling has now been released by the Parole Board at the first opportunity, serving less than two years. Jake Kenny reports.

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When Eve* first spoke to police about the worst night of her life, it took four more years before the man responsible faced trial.

She gave evidence in front of him and his supporters, a room full of strangers, and it was put to her directly that she was lying.