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Judge condemns disgraceful crime

March 28, 2025 10:06 am

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A man has been jailed for twelve years and five months for raping a minor in September last year.

The man had been staying with the family of the minor when he committed the offense.

His sister is friends with the victim’s mother.

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The victim is a five-year-old girl.

The High Court of Suva labeled the man’s action as disgraceful and without regard.

The judge says he finds the level of culpability high in this crime.

A non-parole period of nine years and five months has also been set.

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