He told a psychologist he was known as ‘‘the man’’ and his cocaine dealing led to acceptance in the ‘‘wider echelons’’ of eastern Sydney society.

But today the nephew of legendary magazine editor Ita Buttrose was jailed for at least 12 years and six months for supplying cocaine.

Richard Buttrose ... earliest he can be released is August 2021. Credit:Dallas Kilponen

Former restaurateur Richard Buttrose, 37, smiled and winked at family and friends in the Downing Centre District Court, including his famous aunt, before being sentenced.

Police uncovered almost six kilograms of the drug and more than $1.3 million in cash when they raided his homes in Darling Point and Paddington last year, after he had sold cocaine to an undercover police officer.