Each boy was also sentenced to six strokes of the cane. Their six friends also received heavy sentences - between 18 and 36 months in jail and up to 24 strokes of the cane. Three of the boys were repeat offenders, Deputy Public Prosecutor Han Ming Kuang said. He feels very sad and regretful, and he's afraid of the cane. The judge cannot let him go, and he should not think that just because he has a lawyer he can escape.
Rioting is a very serious offence now.
He said he wants to change - that's a good start.