The court heard the man gave conflicting evidence to the report writers, unable to say if the alleged abuse occurred in New Zealand or overseas. If they agreed to his demands, he’d reward them with time on a cellphone, urging them not to tell anyone. As a result of the offending, he’d lost his family support, and his sisters were no longer returning his calls, she said. “I am reluctant to make any discount for you being a victim of prior sexual abuse, the evidence in this case is not sufficient to warrant a reduction, she said. Taking the aggravating and mitigating factors into account, the judge imposed a final sentence of 10-and-a-half years’ jail.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 02, 2026 06:38 UTC