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Judge struck by humanity of girl raped by teenage cousin
Summary
In a High Court hearing, Mr Justice Michael White described a young girl, aged eight or nine when assaulted, as an exceptional child who endured a traumatic rape by her teenage cousin yet still loved him. The judge praised her humanity and expressed hope for her healing. The defendant, now 16, pleaded guilty to raping and sexually assaulting his cousin between December 2017 and May 2019, when he was 13 and 14. He also pleaded guilty to forcing a child to watch sexual activity. Justice White noted aggravating factors such as the use of pornography to groom the victim and the breach of trust, but also mitigating factors including the defendant's engagement with a national treatment programme and parental support.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judge struck by humanity of girl raped by teenage cousin. Charges or matters: sexually assaulting and raping his cousin on dates between December 2017 and May 2019; causing a child to watch sexual activity. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 2019 Incident
- February 15, 2022 Adjournment
- 2021-02-23 Publication
Why: He said because of the "chronic lack of government funding" CARI has a long waiting list and it was 15 months before his daughter could get an appointment. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: sexually assaulting and raping his cousin on dates between December 2017 and May 2019; causing a child to watch sexual activity (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: If the accused was either an older teenager, 16 or over, or an adult, he would be receiving a custodial sentence." He indicated a four-year period of detention which he deferred for one year on condition that he complete the sex offender treatment programme, and had no contact with the victim or her family.; In deferring the detention order Justice White adjourned the case to February 15, 2022 and ordered that the boy be placed under the supervision of a probation and welfare officer.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Central Criminal Court
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