A man has been sentenced to 13 years, 11 months, and 10 days in prison by the High Court in Suva for raping his oldest daughter in 2017. The sentencing took place on Friday, with Justice Thushara Rajasinghe presiding over the case.
The man pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault and two counts of rape, as filed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The court heard that the offenses occurred on five separate occasions between 2017 and 2020.
Despite his repeated offenses, the man sought forgiveness from both his wife and daughter. The prosecution presented a medical report that substantiated the charges against him.
The judgement revealed that he was married and had five children, yet he continued his abusive behavior, demonstrating a lack of remorse for his actions. His sentence includes a non-parole period of 12 years.