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Convicted sex offender raped vulnerable teenage girl staying in his home
Summary
A 35‑year‑old convicted sex offender was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment for raping a 17‑year‑old girl who was staying with her family after becoming homeless. The offender, who is the mother's partner's nephew, had previously been convicted of child defilement in 2018. He pleaded guilty to one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The court noted that the victim was intoxicated and homeless, and that the offender had repeatedly assaulted her in a car and at home, culminating in rape. The judge imposed a headline sentence of 12 years for rape, but, after mitigation, sentenced him to eight years with the final 12 months suspended for two years, and directed strict conditions and a five‑year post‑release supervision order. The offender was ordered to have no contact with the victim. The victim's impact statement described lasting physical and psychological harm. The offender expressed remorse and accepted his punishment.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Convicted sex offender raped vulnerable teenage girl staying in his home. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 1, 2023 Incident
- January 5 Incident
- New Year's Eve Incident
- 2024-12-18 Publication
Why: She said her body will be "forever damaged" because of him. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- The Central Criminal Court
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