Manager Sentenced After Workplace Rape | Australia News

A Western Power manager, Jeffrey Spinner, was sentenced to five years for raping a colleague after a work event — but his co-workers’ glowing character references during sentencing shocked the public and sparked outrage. The judge acknowledged his prior good character, yet the energy minister called the references “an appalling lack of judgment.” In response, Western Power stood down three employees who gave the references, launched an internal review of safety and culture programs, and reaffirmed zero tolerance for harassment. The victim, still traumatized and isolated, remains employed as the company vows to rebuild trust and ensure workplace safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/d50b0da32813b544