Outrage as Rapist of 13-year-old Girl Released by Court.

A man who raped a 13-year-old girl in a park when he was 17 has avoided jail after a Scottish judge said he did not consider a prison term "appropriate." Sean Hogg, 21, was ordered to do 270 hours of unpaid work instead. The judge cited Hogg's age and lack of previous convictions as factors in his decision. Hogg must also remain on the sex offenders' register for three years. The case has prompted criticism of Scotland's new guidelines for sentencing under 25-year-olds, which prioritize rehabilitation over punishment.