Depression Didn't Excuse Her Crime

A woman sentenced to seven and a half years for setting her friend on fire at a NSW party has lost her appeal — despite claiming her depression and drug use excused her actions, judges ruled her behavior was morally indefensible and called for strong public condemnation. The victim suffered horrific burns, and while the court acknowledged procedural flaws, they held Walpole fully responsible for a deliberate, unprovoked act. She’ll serve her full sentence and become eligible for parole in November 2029. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e8183fe16b07c38e