BY ROMINAH FAKA
The case of a 38-year-old man charged with the persistent abuse of his daughter will return to court on December 6 for mention.
During the last hearing, the defense lawyer from the Public Solicitor’s Office confirmed her representation and requested a 14-day adjournment to consult with the accused and obtain instructions for his plea.
According to allegations, on October 15, 2021, the complainant was sleeping when the defendant lay beside her and touched her body.
The victim reportedly woke up, shouted, and the defendant apologized, asking her not to tell anyone and promising it would not happen again.
The following day, October 16, 2021, the defendant allegedly assaulted the victim again by removing her shirt, leaving her topless. While holding a knife, the defendant threatened her not to disclose
The defendant, holding a knife, allegedly threatened the complainant not to tell anyone about the events of the previous day, before instructing her to put on her shirt.
Later that day, while the victim was asleep, the defendant reportedly approached her, cradled her in his arms, and pretended to search for lice on her head.
The victim woke up, paralyzed with fear, and was unable to react as the defendant allegedly began touching her body. He allegedly told her to allow him to touch her, promising to buy her a smartphone.
The victim, distressed by the situation, refused and reportedly stood up crying, leaving the house. She did not report the incident to anyone at that time. In July of this year, the defendant allegedly assaulted the victim again.
This time, the victim confided in her aunt, who subsequently reported the matter to the police.
The Public Prosecution Office is representing the Crown, while the Public Solicitor’s Office is representing the defendant.
