A Nigerian man is sentenced to 13 years for raping, assaulting his wife, and threatening to kill to retain "bride price."

A 41-year-old Nigerian man was sentenced to 13 years in jail for repeatedly raping and assaulting his wife, causing her to miscarry, and threatening to kill her and her sister to prevent the return of the "bride price" to end their marriage. The court found him guilty of eight counts of rape, four counts of assault, and two counts of threatening to kill. Post-release supervision for two years was also ordered to monitor and rehabilitate him.

November 11, 2024
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