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Grandfather sentenced for rape

June 27, 2015 5:06 am

A 64 year old man of Labasa has been sentenced to 13 years imprisonment for raping his grand-daughter.

The accused committed the offence over a 4 year period, starting when the victim was 8 years old.

In 2014, the victim finally built up courage and told her aunt – the police were called in and the perpetrator was charged with 4 counts of rape.

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The ruling states that the perpetrator ruined his grand-daughter’s life and showed an utter disregard to her rights and dignity.

He must serve 11 years before parole.