Former Olympic Gold Medalist Convicted of Child Enticement
Former Olympic gold medalist Somrak Kamasing has been sentenced to 1 year and 12 months in prison by the Appeals Court for enticing a 17-year-old minor. While acquitted of attempted rape, the victim's side intends to appeal.
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