NEW ZEALAND
TVNZ
[with video]
A Far North caregiver who admitted sexually abusing young boys could be out of jail in less than three years.
Daniel Taylor, 34, has been sentenced to five years and seven months behind bars but will be eligible for parole in half that time.
Family members of the victims said the jail term is not long enough, with one describing the sentence as a joke.
Taylor was a caregiver for Child, Youth and Family. One of his victims told the court the offending against him made him question his sexuality, while another contemplated taking his own life.
A family spokesperson said the families are very disappointed because as a church leader and businessman Taylor was given a lot of trust and had a lot of power.
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