A man was sentenced in Porirua District Court on Monday for raping a child. (File photo)A Lower North Island man has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison for raping a young family member. The man appeared for sentencing in Porirua District Court on Monday, after pleading guilty to one charge of sexual violation by rape last month. Judge Johnston said the man’s actions had created “turmoil” for his family and caused psychological harm for his victim. KEVIN STENT/Stuff Porirua District Court Judge James Johnston sentenced the man to five years and eight months in prison.

Source: Stuff November 22, 2021 05:26 UTC