Paedophile, 80, punched in the face and left unconscious in court by victim
An 80-year-old sex offender has been punched in the face in court by his victim after he was given a suspended sentence.
Tylor Fu, 29, testified against Richard Gross during proceedings in which he was charged with 26 felony counts of the sexual abuse of a child.
But Gross, who was described as a family friend, secured a plea deal and managed to avoid jail time after admitting an Alford plea.
This means the defendant does not admit committing the crime but accepts prosecutors have enough evidence to secure a conviction.
Gross entered the plea to one felony count of attempted lewdness with a child under the age of 14.
Fu was shocked at the sentencing and lashed out at his former abuser in the Nevada courtroom during sentencing on October 2.
Gross had to be taken to hospital to be treated following the altercation.
Fu, who said he was abused between the ages of eight and 15, told 8 News Now: ‘I was extremely angry.
‘I know he’s old, but that doesn’t change anything like that, doesn’t change the damage that he caused, the horrific effects that I had to live through for decades, and it was not justice at all.’
He added: ‘It just doesn’t make sense how someone can abuse a child multiple times and just walk away without any prison time.’
Clark County district court Judge Tierra Jones issued a suspended sentence of 60-80 months in the Nevada Department of Corrections.
This means Gross will not be imprisoned unless he violates the terms of his probation.
After knocking Gross unconscious to the floor Fu was handcuffed and arrested for misdemeanor battery.
Fu said Gross is now suing him for battery and has launched a fundraising page to pay for his legal bills.
He remained unapologetic for his actions afterwards.
He said: ‘I have gone through hell and back.
‘The justice system failed me in this case and didn’t sentence Richard Gross to any prison time even though the grand jury initially charged him with 26 felonies.
‘I know there are many children and adults that have experienced this and I want you to know that you have the power to come out with it, tells your loved ones, report your abusers to law enforcement, and find justice.’
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