Rape victim speaks out after Glebe real estate agent Thomas Hofer sentenced to jail

By Emma Partridge
Updated September 26 2016 - 1:18pm, first published 9:08am
A woman (left) who was raped by a man who advertised for a flatmate has urged other victims to stand up to their attackers.  Photo: Emma Partridge
A woman (left) who was raped by a man who advertised for a flatmate has urged other victims to stand up to their attackers. Photo: Emma Partridge
Real estate agent Thomas Hofer, 49, was sentenced to a minimum of six and half years' jail on Friday. Photo: Facebook
Real estate agent Thomas Hofer, 49, was sentenced to a minimum of six and half years' jail on Friday. Photo: Facebook
Rapist Thomas Hofer lured his victims in through flatmates.com.au   Photo: Facebook
Rapist Thomas Hofer lured his victims in through flatmates.com.au Photo: Facebook
Karen Lindley from child protection agency Bravehearts hugs the victim after rapist Thomas Hofer was sentenced to jail. Photo: Emma Partridge
Karen Lindley from child protection agency Bravehearts hugs the victim after rapist Thomas Hofer was sentenced to jail. Photo: Emma Partridge

A young woman who was raped by a man who advertised a room for rent says she had never felt more powerful and strong after staring her attacker in the face as he was sentenced to 6½ years' jail.