A mother of one of three teenagers accused of an alleged gang rape has issued a profanity-laced demand to the Daily Mail, asking the publication to disable online comments and halt the harassment her family is experiencing. The woman, whose son has not been identified due to legal restrictions, made the furious phone call to the news outlet on Friday after her family's name began circulating on social media in connection with the charges.
The boys, aged 13 and 14, face charges including aggravated sexual assault in company and aggravated sexual touching. The alleged assault occurred on July 22 in an alleyway in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Police arrested the three boys on Thursday and have seized electronic devices and other items, including replica firearms, from homes connected to the investigation.
The accused are all on strict conditional bail and are scheduled to appear in children's court on August 25. The charges remain allegations and have not been tested in court.
Scots College, an exclusive private school in Bellevue Hill where annual fees exceed $50,000 for Year 12 students, is facing scrutiny following the arrests. The school postponed its annual 'Giving Day' event, citing the news affecting its community.
The mother, who is not accused of any wrongdoing, expressed outrage over online abuse directed at her family, stating, "My address is out there. It's enough now." When asked about concerns regarding the allegations against her son, she responded with expletives before ending the call. The exchange highlights the intense online spotlight on families connected to the accused students amid the ongoing investigation.