<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/tom-silvagni-suppression-order-lifted-after-afl-players-son-found-guilty-of-rape/a6efb820-a223-455a-b145-93a6cd5cd544" rel="" target="" title="Tom Silvagni"><span>Tom Silvagni</span></a><span>, the son of high-profile former AFL star Stephen Silvagni, has been sentenced to six years and two months in jail after being found guilty of two counts of rape.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Silvagni, 23, was sentenced to a non-parole period of three years and three months at Victoria's County Court this morning.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Silvagni's has already served 12 days of pre-sentence detention.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-shooting-updates-jewish-emergency-responder-life-saved-by-radio/e07dcef5-f254-4a9e-8054-3923fab28f14" target="_blank"><strong><span>Radio saved the life of Bondi terror attack victim</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Sentencing judge Gregory Lyon acknowledged the "psychological and emotional trauma" of Silvagni's victim when handing down his sentence.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Judge Lyon also noted that Silvagni had suffered from a major depressive disorder in the time preceding and after his conviction.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He described Silvagni's prospects of rehabilitation as "very good" but said Silvagni had not demonstrated any remorse.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/tom-silvagni-sentencing-update-son-of-afl-great-sentenced-to-six-years-and-three-months-behind-bars-after-being-found-guilty-of-rape/f683e26f-105d-4680-bb79-d29ddabcf62a" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Judge Lyon's sentencing remarks went on to point out Silvagni had the support of a "good, pro-social family".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The maximum jail term for rape is 25 years.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>At a pre-sentence hearing last week, barrister David Hallowes SC argued Silvagni should be handed a lighter sentence because he was a young man whose time in custody would be more difficult.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni and television personality Jo Silvagni was found guilty of two counts of rape on December 5 following a two-week trial in the Victorian County Court.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/tom-silvagni-suppression-order-lifted-after-afl-players-son-found-guilty-of-rape/a6efb820-a223-455a-b145-93a6cd5cd544" rel="" target="_blank" title="There had been a suppression over his identity since he was first charged"><span>There had been a suppression over his identity since he was first charged</span></a><span> with rape in June 2024, with his lawyers arguing publication could lead to the deterioration of his mental health.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>More to come.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Support is available from the</span></strong><span> </span><strong><span>National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service</span></strong><span> </span><strong><span>at</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/" title="https://www.1800respect.org.au/"><strong><span>1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)</span></strong></a><strong><span>.</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Readers seeking support can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyond blue on 1300 22 4636.</span></strong></div></div>