Woman jailed for drunkenly setting friend on fire appeals sentence
Corbie Walpole, a 25-year-old woman from New South Wales, is appealing her seven-year prison sentence for setting her friend on fire. The incident occurred during a night of heavy drinking in January 2024, resulting in severe injuries to her friend, Jake Loader. Walpole's defense argues that her mental health issues were not adequately considered during sentencing.
- ▪Corbie Walpole was sentenced to over seven years in prison for setting her friend on fire.
- ▪The incident happened after a night of partying and drinking in Howlong, New South Wales.
- ▪Walpole's defense claims that the sentencing judge did not properly consider her mental health at the time of the offense.
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Corbie Walpole, 25, appeals jail term for drunkenly setting friend on fireBy Ashlee AldridgeABC Goulburn MurrayTopic:CourtsMon 18 May 2026 at 1:42pmMon 18 May 2026 at 1:42pmMon 18 May 2026 at 1:42pmCorbie Jean Walpole (centre) has appealed her seven year jail sentence in the Court of Criminal Appeal. (ABC News: Callum Marshall)In short:A New South Wales woman is appealing the more than seven year jail sentence she was handed for setting her friend on fire in January 2024.Corbie Jean Walpole, 25, poured petrol on Jake Loader and set him on fire during a night of heavy drinking in Howlong, in southern NSW.What's next?The New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal has reserved its decision.abc.net.au/news/corbie-walpole-appeal-setting-friend-on-fire/106691124Link copiedShareShare articleA New…
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