15-year-old NZ offender sentenced to pay $3k for raping 2 girls and indecently assaulting a 3rd in Youth Court, no custodial sentence.

15-year-old NZ offender sentenced to pay $3k for raping 2 girls & indecently assaulting a 3rd in Youth Court. Charged with 2 rape, 4 indecent assault, 2 unlawful sexual connection counts. Sentenced to pay each victim $1k in emotional harm reparation, no custodial sentence. Maximum penalty for rape in District Court is 20 years' imprisonment. Case stayed in Youth Court due to offender's age.

April 06, 2024
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