on 28 june 2005 capill entered guilty pleas on a further three charges of indecent assault, one of rape, and one of unlawful sexual connection, all committed against girls under the age of 12. newspaper reports now describe him as "a sexual predator", and he was remanded in custody while awaiting sentencing. on 14 july 2005 capill was sentenced to imprisonment for nine years. prior to his sentencing, he sent an e-mail to supporters, asking for forgiveness and that they pray for a light sentence, also claiming that the sex with one of the young girls was "consensual". his lawyer said that the e-mail, intended to gain sympathy and support, backfired and was ill-advised. judge kerr said the email sent by capill to supporters demonstrated he had yet to fully appreciate the enormity of his offending.