A man convicted of raping his eldest daughter in 2017 has been sentenced to 13 years, 11 months, and 10 days in prison by the High Court in Suva. The sentencing took place on Friday, following his appearance before Justice Thushara Rajasinghe on Wednesday.
The man pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault and two counts of rape, with the charges brought forward by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The court heard that these offenses occurred on five separate occasions between 2017 and 2020.
Despite repeatedly committing these acts, the man sought forgiveness from both his wife and daughter. The prosecution presented a medical report confirming the allegations made against him.
During the proceedings, it was revealed that he is married and has five children. The court noted that his requests for forgiveness did not reflect genuine remorse for his actions, as he continued to commit the offenses. His sentence includes a non-parole period of 12 years.