The recent ruling has resulted in a six-year extension to the prison sentence of Christopher Appleby, a 56-year-old convicted of a series of rape offenses. His initial 15-year jail term was deemed inadequate, and after the appeal, it was raised to 21 years. The judges emphasized the severity of his actions, characterizing them as a sustained and prolonged campaign of abuse. Despite Appleby’s claims of innocence, the increased sentence was welcomed by Solicitor General Alex Chalk, who condemned his despicable actions and hoped it would provide some solace to the courageous victims.