'I don't know if I'll live that long': Paedophile Robert Ellis sentenced to 15 years jail

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Updated 25 October 2016 at 4:35 am

Australian paedophile Robert Ellis has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after he was found guilty of sexually abusing 11 young children.

Last week the 70-year-old Victorian man said he felt he did not deserve a jail term because his crime was “not a serious thing” and his victims were “paid generously”.

Ellis had sexually abused at least 11 girls aged between eight and 17 between 2014 and 2015.

On Tuesday he requested a moment to pray before he was sentenced, according to Fairfax.

Ellis was sentenced after he was found guilty of the sexual assault of 11 young children. Photo: AAP

Ellis was sentenced to 15 years jail minus his time already served and a fine of $200,000 AUD.

His lawyer has objected to the sentence and indicated he would appeal.

Outside court Ellis said: "I am 70 now, it will take me to 85. I don't know if I will live for that long,” according to Fairfax.

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