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Newstalk ZB
February 14 2008; 17:56

Man jailed for rape despite judge's concerns

A Christchurch judge has jailed a man for rape, despite having considerable unease about the jury's guilty verdict.

Judge David Saunders today sentenced Kevin Leahy to five years in prison for the rape of a drunk woman.

Imposing the sentence, Judge Saunders said he knew the case would be appealed.

Leahy's lawyer Mark Callaghan says evidence submitted was unreliable.

He is planning to lodge an appeal next week.