Two brothers who drugged or committed sexual offences against 23 young patrons at Christchurch bar Mama Hooch have been sentenced in the District Court.

Danny Jaz has been sentenced to 16 and a half years in prison and Roberto Jaz to 17. Both will serve at least half of that time before being eligible for parole.

Emile and Imogen talk to Blair Ensor from the Press newsroom, who covered the brothers' trial, about the hearing - and the reaction in the courtroom.

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