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Girl (13) pushed bed against door after sex assault by half-brother
Summary
In a 2022 court hearing, a 13‑year‑old girl recounted that her half‑brother, then about 18 or 19, sexually assaulted her at her family home in 2001. She described being awakened by his weight on top of her, forced to silence her cries, and later hearing him snore as she pushed her bed against the door to prevent his return. The accused, 40, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court. He had prior convictions for public order offences. The victim's impact statement highlighted ongoing emotional damage and her desire for justice. The defense noted the accused's remorse, prior apology, and willingness to attend a sex‑offender program. The judge adjourned finalisation to 25 July, pending further consideration.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Girl (13) pushed bed against door after sex assault by half-brother. Charges or matters: the sexual assault at the victim's family home on a date in 2001. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- July 25th Adjournment
- 2022-07-04 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the sexual assault at the victim's family home on a date in 2001 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo said he needed time to consider matters and adjourned finalisation until July 25th next.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Public Order Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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